BCOT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager?
- Answers - immediately 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? - Answers - DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - Answers - arrest,
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? - Answers
- 3 years
From the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) -
Answers - verdict 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? - Answers - the certified
officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
Define "integrity" in ancient times - Answers - Integrity is the putting on of armor,
building completeness, wholeness in character
The word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - Answers - greek for
"character" and latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? - Answers -
oversees 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 - Answers - Obligation to Report
The CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or
omissions - Answers - Deliberate Indifference
What are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - Answers - Undue
Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - Answers - peer pressure,
The stress of the workplace,
Personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
When may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - Answers - prevent 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 - Answers - to 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 -
Answers - against a misdemeanor escapee,
Pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
When is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? - Answers -
where 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? - Answers - American 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? - Answers - federal court
When is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? - Answers -
when an employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
What four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - Answers - prevent 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? - Answers - Wilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - Answers - the 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 - Answers - any 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? - Answers - DC-
138B
What also must be completed after any Use of Force Report? - Answers - Medical
Screening
What condition must exist if you are searching for an inmate who crosses state lines? -
Answers - you must be in "hot pursuit"
The inmate must be a felon
Misdemeanant who is an immediate risk to life
Define "hot pursuit" - Answers - you must have the inmate in sight or be on a hot trail
What is the state policy on reprisals? - Answers - no 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? - Answers - right to appeal to the Director of Prisons
What is a valid reason for placing an inmate under Restrictive Housing Administrative
Purposes? - Answers - remove the inmate from the population as a "cooling off" method
Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their supervisor/manager?
- Answers - immediately 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? - Answers - DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - Answers - arrest,
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? - Answers
- 3 years
From the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what? (3 things) -
Answers - verdict 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? - Answers - the certified
officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are reported to the CJSD
Define "integrity" in ancient times - Answers - Integrity is the putting on of armor,
building completeness, wholeness in character
The word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - Answers - greek for
"character" and latin for "customs"
Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? - Answers -
oversees 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 - Answers - Obligation to Report
The CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones acts or
omissions - Answers - Deliberate Indifference
What are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - Answers - Undue
Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
What are some challenges of decision making? - Answers - peer pressure,
The stress of the workplace,
Personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
When may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - Answers - prevent 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 - Answers - to 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 -
Answers - against a misdemeanor escapee,
Pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
When is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? - Answers -
where 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? - Answers - American 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? - Answers - federal court
When is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? - Answers -
when an employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
What four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - Answers - prevent 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? - Answers - Wilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
Define "Deadly Force" - Answers - the 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 - Answers - any 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? - Answers - DC-
138B
What also must be completed after any Use of Force Report? - Answers - Medical
Screening
What condition must exist if you are searching for an inmate who crosses state lines? -
Answers - you must be in "hot pursuit"
The inmate must be a felon
Misdemeanant who is an immediate risk to life
Define "hot pursuit" - Answers - you must have the inmate in sight or be on a hot trail
What is the state policy on reprisals? - Answers - no 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? - Answers - right to appeal to the Director of Prisons
What is a valid reason for placing an inmate under Restrictive Housing Administrative
Purposes? - Answers - remove the inmate from the population as a "cooling off" method
