DEFINITIONS- BASIC COUNTY CORRECTIONS #21
Command Presence - correct answer Officers mere position of legal authority, which
can initiate inmate cooperation. It consist of a routine supervision and an acceptance of
the officers authority by the inmates.
Verbal and Non-Verbal communication - correct answer posture, gestures, and eye
contact and tone of voice, volume, statements of fact, instructions, and warning.
Weaponless Strategies - correct answer use of physical strength and skills, should be
used when words do not control an inmate and when the use of a weapon is not
appropriate or necessary.
Weapons Strategies - correct answer the use of weapons in use of force.
Deadly Force - correct answer Force that is method or known by the actor to cause, or
in the manner of its use or intended use id capable of causing, death or serious bodily
injury.
Custody - correct answer Under arrest by a peace officer or under restraint by a public
servant pursuant to an order of a court of this state or another state of the United State.
Escape - correct answer The unauthorized departure from custody or failure to return to
custody following temporary leave for a specific purpose of limited period or leaving that
is part of an intermittent sentence.
Force - correct answer An aggressive act committed by any person, which does not
amount to an assault and is necessary to accomplish ones objective.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) - correct answer is a state regulatory
agency for local law enforcement and county corrections system within the state of
Texas.
Occupational Code - correct answer provides the statutory authority for TCOLE to
establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow.
Right - correct answer is a power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or
established by law for protection and benefit of a person.
Privilege - correct answer is a particular benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the
common advantage of other citizens.
Regulatory Rights - correct answer Are given by both the Sate and Federal regulatory
agencies
Case Law - correct answer established by judicial decisions stemming from court cases.
, Sexual Harassment - correct answer Is deliberate or repeated sexual-based behavior
that is not welcome, not asked for, and not returned or is unwelcome sexual or gender-
based behavior.
Tort Liability - correct answer the punitive striking of an inmate and the excessive use of
force are both considered negligent, malicious, and intentional acts.
1st Amendment - correct answer includes some of our most important freedoms,
including religion and speech.
4th Amendment - correct answer Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
5th Amendment - correct answer Addresses double jeopardy, self-incrimination. And
due process.
Double Jeopardy - correct answer You cannot be tried twice for the same offense
Due Process - correct answer Establishment course for legal proceeding designed to
safeguard the rights of an individual.
6th Amendment - correct answer Provides the rights to an attorney and provides the
rights to be informed of the charges or the reason for being held.
8th Amendment - correct answer addresses right to bail, fines, and provides the right
against cruel and unusual punishment.
14th Amendment - correct answer protects inmates from unreasonable segregation and
provides for inmates' equal protection under law. No Discrimination.
Habeas Corpus - correct answer Determine whether an inmate is being denied his
freedom. Its purpose is to test the legality of the inmates detention or imprisonment and
not to determine guilt or innocence
Statutory Rights - correct answer Rights given through the passing of laws by state
legislatures.
Ethics - correct answer Defined as the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and
with moral duty and obligation.
Stakeholder - correct answer is any person, organization, or entity that may be affected
by what you do.
Public Interest - correct answer public office is a trust to be used only to advance public
interest, not personal gain.
Command Presence - correct answer Officers mere position of legal authority, which
can initiate inmate cooperation. It consist of a routine supervision and an acceptance of
the officers authority by the inmates.
Verbal and Non-Verbal communication - correct answer posture, gestures, and eye
contact and tone of voice, volume, statements of fact, instructions, and warning.
Weaponless Strategies - correct answer use of physical strength and skills, should be
used when words do not control an inmate and when the use of a weapon is not
appropriate or necessary.
Weapons Strategies - correct answer the use of weapons in use of force.
Deadly Force - correct answer Force that is method or known by the actor to cause, or
in the manner of its use or intended use id capable of causing, death or serious bodily
injury.
Custody - correct answer Under arrest by a peace officer or under restraint by a public
servant pursuant to an order of a court of this state or another state of the United State.
Escape - correct answer The unauthorized departure from custody or failure to return to
custody following temporary leave for a specific purpose of limited period or leaving that
is part of an intermittent sentence.
Force - correct answer An aggressive act committed by any person, which does not
amount to an assault and is necessary to accomplish ones objective.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) - correct answer is a state regulatory
agency for local law enforcement and county corrections system within the state of
Texas.
Occupational Code - correct answer provides the statutory authority for TCOLE to
establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow.
Right - correct answer is a power, interest, or demand inherent in one person or
established by law for protection and benefit of a person.
Privilege - correct answer is a particular benefit enjoyed by a person beyond the
common advantage of other citizens.
Regulatory Rights - correct answer Are given by both the Sate and Federal regulatory
agencies
Case Law - correct answer established by judicial decisions stemming from court cases.
, Sexual Harassment - correct answer Is deliberate or repeated sexual-based behavior
that is not welcome, not asked for, and not returned or is unwelcome sexual or gender-
based behavior.
Tort Liability - correct answer the punitive striking of an inmate and the excessive use of
force are both considered negligent, malicious, and intentional acts.
1st Amendment - correct answer includes some of our most important freedoms,
including religion and speech.
4th Amendment - correct answer Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
5th Amendment - correct answer Addresses double jeopardy, self-incrimination. And
due process.
Double Jeopardy - correct answer You cannot be tried twice for the same offense
Due Process - correct answer Establishment course for legal proceeding designed to
safeguard the rights of an individual.
6th Amendment - correct answer Provides the rights to an attorney and provides the
rights to be informed of the charges or the reason for being held.
8th Amendment - correct answer addresses right to bail, fines, and provides the right
against cruel and unusual punishment.
14th Amendment - correct answer protects inmates from unreasonable segregation and
provides for inmates' equal protection under law. No Discrimination.
Habeas Corpus - correct answer Determine whether an inmate is being denied his
freedom. Its purpose is to test the legality of the inmates detention or imprisonment and
not to determine guilt or innocence
Statutory Rights - correct answer Rights given through the passing of laws by state
legislatures.
Ethics - correct answer Defined as the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and
with moral duty and obligation.
Stakeholder - correct answer is any person, organization, or entity that may be affected
by what you do.
Public Interest - correct answer public office is a trust to be used only to advance public
interest, not personal gain.
