QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
What different organization's codes of ethics are applicable to corrections? -
ANSWERS- American Jail Association
- American Correctional Association
-Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and Oath of Honor
What is the number one reason that officers get terminated? - ANSWERSLying
Lacking assertiveness and being content with doing the bare minimum are
characteristics of what type of officer? - ANSWERSThe Avoider
What types of officers typically become the hostages? - ANSWERS- The Reciprocator
- The Enforcer
What psychological stages may both the hostage taker and the hostages experience? -
ANSWERS- Frustration
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Fantasy
- Repression
What is the ethical intervention concept? - ANSWERSA concept that holds that officers
have a proactive responsibility to intervene in some way when they observe another
person acting unethically
What type of officer is known to type-cast people as good or bad, deals with things
harshly and punitively, and is often quick to use force? - ANSWERSThe Enforcer
What type of officer is known to feel conflicted about using their authority, views inmates
and officers as the same, and may bargain with inmates in order to gain cooperation? -
ANSWERSThe Reciprocator
What type of officer treats inmates fairly, firmly, and consistently, treats them as
individuals, and takes pride in their work? - ANSWERSThe Professional
What are some early warning signs that inmates are preparing for a hostage
situation/riot? - ANSWERS- Hoarding of commissary
- Saving large amounts of food