TCOLE BASIC JAILER EXAM 2024 | 2 ACTUAL EXAM NEW LATEST VERSION UPDATE BEST STUDYING MATERIAL WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

Which 1st Amendment Rights to the Constitution does an inmate retain? - CORRECT ANSWER Freedom of religion and Freedom of speech When transporting a child, juvenile, or a member of the opposite sex, you should report - CORRECT ANSWER beginning and ending mileage and time A public servant commits an offense if, with intent to obtain a benefit or with intent to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses government property, services personel or anything of value belonging to the government that has come into the public servant's custody or possession by virtue of the public servant's office or employment. This law is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Abuse of Official Capacity Two ways an officer can receive a request from an inmate for sick call is by: - CORRECT ANSWER verbal and written requests Which of the following is an adverse consequence of insensitivity: - CORRECT ANSWER Loss of personal and professional respect Which of the following is a misconception about ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER Ethics is not something that good people need to worry too much about. Idealism is incompatible with realism. People concerned about ethics dismiss every pleasure and are just holier than thou TCJS 283.1 defines examples of Major Infractions as all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER being rowdy/insolent Which of the following Court cases allowed inmates to correspond with inmates at other prison units, making it difficult for the TDCJ to hide informants? - CORRECT ANSWER Guajardo v. Estelle The prevailing behavior atmosphere throughout the jail facility, is the definition - CORRECT ANSWER jail climate A public servant commits an offense if, with intent to obtain a benefit or with intent to harm or defraud another, he intentionally or knowingly; misuses government property, services personel or anything of value belonging to the government that has come into the public servant's custody or possession by virtue of the public servant's office or employment. This law is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER Abuse of Official Capacity Hepatitis affects the: - CORRECT ANSWER liver One way to identify the possible characteristics of a person who is mentally retarded is to examine: - CORRECT ANSWER task performance deficiencies Reports should contain information that is: - CORRECT ANSWER concise A person can catch HIV from: - CORRECT ANSWER Sharing needles When accepting funds to be deposited to the inmate commissary account. - CORRECT ANSWER Each depositor should be required to identify him/her self. The type of deposit, amount, name of depositor, date, and name of the inmate, inmate ID number, and receiver's signature should be recorded. The depositor and inmate should be given a copy of the receipt, and a copy should be retained for the facilities records. conducts an inquest into the death of a person who dies in custody. - CORRECT ANSWER Justice of the Peace FC 51.12 A juvenile (child) is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER any person 10 or older, and under 17 years of age, or 17 years of age and under 18 when alleged to have committed the offense before becoming 17. Classification of offenders is derived from a composite of information obtained from all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER Race/Ethnicity Under restraint by an agent or employee of a facility that confines persons arrested for, charged with or convicted of criminal offenses is... - CORRECT ANSWER custody Improper use of force or excessive force may subject corrections officer to: - CORRECT ANSWER Civil and criminal liability Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice: - CORRECT ANSWER Nepotism Transporting officers should have inmate records including court documents and - CORRECT ANSWER medical file. Inmates should NOT be required to work more than ____ hours per week except in an emergency. - CORRECT ANSWER 48 hours Facility key, while not in use, should be - CORRECT ANSWER Stored in a secure key locker. The deliberate or repeated sexual based behavior that is not welcome, not asked for, and not returned or is unwelcome sexual or gender based behavior is the definition of: - CORRECT ANSWER Sexual harassment The 5th amendment ensures all of the following except : - CORRECT ANSWER That a person be informed of the accusation against them In order to make purchases from commissary the inmate must - CORRECT ANSWER have sufficient funds to cover the purchase The status of inmates placed in administrative segregation shall be reviewed and documented every - CORRECT ANSWER 30 days Upon arrival at the destination, if it is a jail or prison, secure the inmate in an area such as _______ to unload inmates from the vehicle into the facility. - CORRECT ANSWER A sally port When an inmate fills out a draw slip, and the expenditure exeeds the amount in the inmate's account: - CORRECT ANSWER You should not permit the deficit spending by an inmate When conducting a cell or tank search all inmates should be removed from the housing area at the same time to prevent any contraband from leaving the area. - CORRECT ANSWER False Of the following, which is not a form of inmate count? - CORRECT ANSWER irregular random Situations that may result in hostage taking: - CORRECT ANSWER Crimes in progress, Individual actions, Grievances A method of transporting non-threatening inmates with mental illness includes - CORRECT ANSWER Transporting in a unmarked unit. According to TCJS all offenders shall be thoroughly searched for weapons or contraband: - CORRECT ANSWER upon entry to jail and prior to booking The single best indicator of suicide is: - CORRECT ANSWER Depression According to TCJS, officer training in suicide prevention is - CORRECT ANSWER awareness training to detect signs and symptoms and methods of thorough documentation Better views into cells, patrolling sometimes backed up by electronic monitoring and cellblocks being less noisy are all advantages of: - CORRECT ANSWER Linear intermittent is a leading cause of death in jails/lockups nationwide. - CORRECT ANSWER Suicide Inmate bedding shall be issued to each inmate detained over ______. - CORRECT ANSWER Night. Female inmates shall be _______ by sight and sound from male inmates. - CORRECT ANSWER separated When packaging evidence __________ should be used to get a good seal and prevents any breaking of the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER inmate property inventory Sources available to refresh your memory prior to testifying includes all - CORRECT ANSWER Talk with the defense attorney A grievance submitted in writing must include all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER investigating officer report No armed personnel shall be allowed to enter any area of the facility in which they may come in contact with an inmate. Which of the following is an incorrect statement? - CORRECT ANSWER It is permissible for officers to come in contact with inmates while wearing a weapon providing they are trustees Inmates held over _____ hours shall be issued personal hygiene items. - CORRECT ANSWER 48 Checking existing warrants through NCIC and TCIC should be done - CORRECT ANSWER During booking Of the following, who may attend a wedding ceremony? - CORRECT ANSWER individuals getting married, Judge, and escorting officer Chapter 71 of the Penal Code is entitled: - CORRECT ANSWER Organized Crime Which of the following is probably not a factor associated with suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER No previous suicide attempts A person commits this offense if, while confined in a penal institution, he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a deadly weapon or possesses or conceals a deadly weapon. - CORRECT ANSWER Deadly Weapon in Penal Institution Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - CORRECT ANSWER True Which of the following is NOT one of the most common factors for a suicide risk? - CORRECT ANSWER Daylight Unauthorized departure from custody or failure to return to custody following temporary leave for a specific purpose or limited period or leave that is part of an intermittent sentence, but does not include a violation of conditions of community supervisions or parole other than conditions that impose a period of confinement in a secure correctional facility, is... - CORRECT ANSWER escape The act of regarding one's culture as the center of the universe and hence as the basis for all comparisons with other cultures - CORRECT ANSWER enthnocentrism If an inmate is illerate and cannot read the jail rules: - CORRECT ANSWER read the rules to him When taking inventory of an incoming inmate's property you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Verbally describe the property in front of the inmate Which of the following is an incorrect procedure for an inventory of medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Supervisor or medical personnel should inventory all medication bi-annually Which of the following is not a search we discussed in class? - CORRECT ANSWER cuffed search is a written record of who located evidence and who handled it until presented in court, including dates, times, and reasons for handling the evidence. - CORRECT ANSWER Chain of custody One good quality to remember in providing effective testimony is to be - CORRECT ANSWER brevity (briefness) The act of treating a person or persons differently based on their membership in some particular group is defined as: - CORRECT ANSWER Discrimination Which of the following is not a warning sign or symptom of suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER Under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Severe agitation or aggressiveness. Depression or paranoia. Noticeable behavioral changes. When fingerprinting an inmate, the inmate's fingers should be cleaned with: - CORRECT ANSWER Soap and water What should you do if an inmate complains of being ill? - CORRECT ANSWER put the inmate on sick call Which of the following is NOT a true statement about HIV? - CORRECT ANSWER HIV infects the sexual organ TCJS was created in what year? - CORRECT ANSWER 1975 When would a pat down of a visitor not be necessary? - CORRECT ANSWER Gangster type clothing Each inmate shall be given the opportunity to shower at least - CORRECT ANSWER every other day. When preparing to transport inmates out-of-county, officers should do all of the following except - CORRECT ANSWER allow inmate to contact family When photographing an offender during intake which procedures should you use to photograph the offender? - CORRECT ANSWER front and side with and without all accessories Which of the following is not one of the forms of prejudice? - CORRECT ANSWER Political affiliation. Economic/occupational. Individual Personal Preferences. Weight. After a cell search, the corrections officer is responsible for restoring the cell to a comparable condition that existed prior to the search - CORRECT ANSWER True Identification photographs should be taken both with and without accessories, such as hats, glasses, and wigs - CORRECT ANSWER True Risk factors used in classification include all of the following except - CORRECT ANSWER Sexual orientation State criminal law violations also constitute a liability situation. Of the following which is NOT a criminal liability? - CORRECT ANSWER Vicarious liability Juveniles shall be separated from adults by: - CORRECT ANSWER sight and sound Telephone calls after booking are considered privileges, unless they are the only access available to religious leaders or attorney representation. - CORRECT ANSWER False When proofreading written reports, you should make necessary additions or corrections in all of the following except: - CORRECT ANSWER charges, legality When a defendant has been committed to jail in default of the fine and costs against him this type of writ is issued: - CORRECT ANSWER Capias Pro-Fine Which