BCOT EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their
supervisor/manager? - ANSWERimmediately upon returning to work or within 24
hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in
immediate suspension or revocation of the employees drivers license? -
ANSWERDWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - ANSWERarrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a
criminal justice officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended?
- ANSWER3 years
from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) -
ANSWERverdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified
employees criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting? -
ANSWERthe certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are
reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times - ANSWERIntegrity is the putting on of armor,
building completeness, wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - ANSWERgreek for
"character" and latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? -
ANSWERoversees and conducts administrative investigations and administers the
disciplinary process to ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically
accurate, and comply with the state agency policies.
,every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and
WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the
know or should reasonably know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or
conflict of interest - ANSWERObligation to Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts
or omissions - ANSWERDeliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - ANSWERUndue
Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - ANSWERpeer pressure,
the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERprevent escape of a convicted
felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERto solely protect state
property or ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate personal
safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES -
ANSWERagainst a misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? -
ANSWERwhere there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and
Reference Manual? - ANSWERAmerican Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
islam,
judaism,
messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place? - ANSWERfederal court
, when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? -
ANSWERwhen an employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and
procedures
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - ANSWERprevent escape of
an inmate
ensure compliance of a lawful order
protect property
return an escapee to custody
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a
correctional officer? - ANSWERWilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - ANSWERthe degree of force, which would tend to result in
death or serious bodily injury
explain the circumstances when it is necessary to file a Use of Force Report and an
Incident Report - ANSWERany time it is necessary to compel an inmate to do
something by using any amount of force (hands, chemical agent, baton)
what form is attached to the Use of Force Report by all witnesses? - ANSWERDC-
138B
What also must be completed after any Use of Force Report? - ANSWERMedical
Screening
what condition must exist if you are searching for an inmate who crosses state lines?
- ANSWERyou must be in "hot pursuit"
the inmate must be a felon
misdemeanant who is an immediate risk to life
define "hot pursuit" - ANSWERyou must have the inmate in sight or be on a hot trail
what is the state policy on reprisals? - ANSWERno reprisals shall be taken against
any inmate or staff member for a no good faith use of or participation in the
grievance procedure
what is a due process right of an inmate charges with a prison rule infraction under
the disciplinary policy? - ANSWERright to appeal to the Director of Prisons
what is a valid reason for placing an inmate under Restrictive Housing Administrative
Purposes? - ANSWERremove the inmate from the population as a "cooling off"
method
protect staff and other inmates from threat by the inmate
minimize the risk of escape by the inmate
preserve order where other methods of control have failed
provide necessary control while completing an investigation
100% CORRECT!!
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their
supervisor/manager? - ANSWERimmediately upon returning to work or within 24
hours, whichever is sooner.
What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in
immediate suspension or revocation of the employees drivers license? -
ANSWERDWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - ANSWERarrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed as a
criminal justice officer, how long can their criminal justice certification be suspended?
- ANSWER3 years
from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) -
ANSWERverdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo contendere
although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified
employees criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting? -
ANSWERthe certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are
reported to the CJSD
define "integrity" in ancient times - ANSWERIntegrity is the putting on of armor,
building completeness, wholeness in character
the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - ANSWERgreek for
"character" and latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? -
ANSWERoversees and conducts administrative investigations and administers the
disciplinary process to ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, technically
accurate, and comply with the state agency policies.
,every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report, directly and
WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning conduct which the
know or should reasonably know to involve corrupt or other criminal activity or
conflict of interest - ANSWERObligation to Report
the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts
or omissions - ANSWERDeliberate Indifference
what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - ANSWERUndue
Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - ANSWERpeer pressure,
the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERprevent escape of a convicted
felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE - ANSWERto solely protect state
property or ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate personal
safety
when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES -
ANSWERagainst a misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? -
ANSWERwhere there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and
Reference Manual? - ANSWERAmerican Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
islam,
judaism,
messianic judaism,
moorish science temple,
rastafarian,
Wiccan
where do most civil action lawsuits take place? - ANSWERfederal court
, when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? -
ANSWERwhen an employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and
procedures
what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - ANSWERprevent escape of
an inmate
ensure compliance of a lawful order
protect property
return an escapee to custody
what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of force by a
correctional officer? - ANSWERWilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - ANSWERthe degree of force, which would tend to result in
death or serious bodily injury
explain the circumstances when it is necessary to file a Use of Force Report and an
Incident Report - ANSWERany time it is necessary to compel an inmate to do
something by using any amount of force (hands, chemical agent, baton)
what form is attached to the Use of Force Report by all witnesses? - ANSWERDC-
138B
What also must be completed after any Use of Force Report? - ANSWERMedical
Screening
what condition must exist if you are searching for an inmate who crosses state lines?
- ANSWERyou must be in "hot pursuit"
the inmate must be a felon
misdemeanant who is an immediate risk to life
define "hot pursuit" - ANSWERyou must have the inmate in sight or be on a hot trail
what is the state policy on reprisals? - ANSWERno reprisals shall be taken against
any inmate or staff member for a no good faith use of or participation in the
grievance procedure
what is a due process right of an inmate charges with a prison rule infraction under
the disciplinary policy? - ANSWERright to appeal to the Director of Prisons
what is a valid reason for placing an inmate under Restrictive Housing Administrative
Purposes? - ANSWERremove the inmate from the population as a "cooling off"
method
protect staff and other inmates from threat by the inmate
minimize the risk of escape by the inmate
preserve order where other methods of control have failed
provide necessary control while completing an investigation
