TCOLE JAILER REVIEW WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

Ethics - ANSWER-discipline of dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation. Ethics misconceptions: - ANSWER-•Ethics is not something good people worry about •Idealism is incompatible with realism •People concerned about ethics dismiss every pleasure and are just "holier than thou" •If other officers are not concerned, then a behavior is unacceptable standards of conduct - ANSWER-As public servants, we are expected to abide by standards of conduct established by the texas legislature, the federal government and departmental policies. Texas ethics commission - ANSWER-has subpoena powers and can initiate their own investigations A.C.T: - ANSWER-•Alternatives: identify all choices •Consequences: project outcomes •Tell your story: prepare defense Stakeholders: - ANSWER-any person organization or entity that may be affected by what you do. Ethics check questions - ANSWER-•Is it legal? Will it violate any laws? •Is it balanced? Is it fair to everyone? •How will I feel about myself? Will it withstand the public? "firm but fair" - ANSWER-conduct, or humane treatment, effective communication, and problem or situation being resolved before turning into a major investigation. Jail climate - ANSWER-is the prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility. The jail climate is affected by many factors including inmate game-playing, jail programs and inmate-staff relations. Reasons for inmate game playing: - ANSWER-•Inactivity (boredom) •Position (information) •Status (rep) Indicators of inmate stress include: - ANSWER-•Tenseness •Loss of appetite •Insomnia •Lethargy (lazy) •Persistent minor illnesses Three components of communication: - ANSWER-•Verbal communication ("what I say") •Body language (How I show it) •Listening (the effect of the words selected)