Jail Academy NWTC study guide 2023 with complete
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Guidelines for effective Key Control
A) all issued keys shall be invetoried and accounted for at shift change
B) All keys shall be stored in a secure area and accessibel in the event of an emergeny
C)Inmates are not allowed to Handle or use jail keys
DOC. 350.18(8)(c)
Guideline regarding keys to the outside entrence of a jail?
DO NOT CARRY KEYS TO THE OUTSIDE ENTRANCE OF THE JAIL.
Guidelines for use of the jail locking system?
A) take the time to become familiar with the way in works
B) do not lubricare locks unless authorized
C) check locks frequently for evidence of tampering
D) document any problems or concerns reagarding the locking system.
What are the key goals of conducting security checks?
A) to ensure a safe climate for jail staff in which to work
B) to detect escape attempts, inmate disturbance or other security problems
C) to detect damage to or destruction of jail property
What are the intervals in which we do security checks? ( DOC 350. 18)
1) no longer than 60 minutes
2) 15 minutes for inmates in suicide watch
3) Formal head counts shall be done and documented at least 3 times per day.
What are some unusual occasions or emergencies that need a formal head
count?
A) missing inmate
B) following a disturbance, escape attempt, fire,
C) following any sort of mass movement of inmates, including jail evacuations
What are the guidelines for conducting a inmate count?
1) allow no movement
2) allow no interruptions
3) be sure you see all inmates
4) never allow inmate workers to do counts
5) follows agency policy
guidelines for conducting a search in inmate living areas?
1) if you revive a tip from an informant that other inmate are secreting contraband
2) if you have evidence or suspicion that inmates are secreting contraband
3). If certain items of property are discovered to be missing
4) if any jail keys are discovered to be missing
Guidelines for conducting searches
1) never announce a search
2) be thorough, systematic and complete
3) never use searches to harass inmates
4) respect the rights of inmates to their property
, 5) have all tools necessary
6) turn of the water
What kind of contraband may you find?
- knifes
-drugs
-extra blankets
Etc.
Provisions regarding an officer's bringing weapons into the jail. ( 946.44 (1m))
Arresting officers or transporting officers are required to securely deposit their weapons
before interning into the secure area of the jail.
Bringing a weapon into jail is a class F Felony
Guidelines for effective control of tools in jail
A) securely store tools
B) inventory all tools
C) if tool is missing, take immediate steps to find it
D) supervise use of tools
E) make sure inmates don't have access to tools use by maintenance
F) if tool needs to be replace, discard in a way inmates do not have access to it.
Guidelines for closed-circuit televisions
A) do not rely on CCTV as a substitute for personally checking
B) make sure the equipment is working properly
C) be familiar with all areas of the jail being viewed by CCTV
D) be alert if anything unusual
E) document the use of the equipment
Four elements of communication?
-sender
-message
-receiver
-atmosphere
What is communication.
The exchange of thoughts, messages or information by speech, signals, writing or by
behavior; communication also means interpersonal rapport.
Why is Pro Com important to an officer?
- can make you safe and more effective
- can get people to comply voluntarily
- makes you more efficient
- makes doing your job easier
- essential for organization and public
What are the elements of active listening?
- attending skills
- following skills
- responding skills
What are the elements of attending skills.
- face the other person
- slightly lean your body towards speaker
-maintain an open position with arms and legs uncrossed
solution
Guidelines for effective Key Control
A) all issued keys shall be invetoried and accounted for at shift change
B) All keys shall be stored in a secure area and accessibel in the event of an emergeny
C)Inmates are not allowed to Handle or use jail keys
DOC. 350.18(8)(c)
Guideline regarding keys to the outside entrence of a jail?
DO NOT CARRY KEYS TO THE OUTSIDE ENTRANCE OF THE JAIL.
Guidelines for use of the jail locking system?
A) take the time to become familiar with the way in works
B) do not lubricare locks unless authorized
C) check locks frequently for evidence of tampering
D) document any problems or concerns reagarding the locking system.
What are the key goals of conducting security checks?
A) to ensure a safe climate for jail staff in which to work
B) to detect escape attempts, inmate disturbance or other security problems
C) to detect damage to or destruction of jail property
What are the intervals in which we do security checks? ( DOC 350. 18)
1) no longer than 60 minutes
2) 15 minutes for inmates in suicide watch
3) Formal head counts shall be done and documented at least 3 times per day.
What are some unusual occasions or emergencies that need a formal head
count?
A) missing inmate
B) following a disturbance, escape attempt, fire,
C) following any sort of mass movement of inmates, including jail evacuations
What are the guidelines for conducting a inmate count?
1) allow no movement
2) allow no interruptions
3) be sure you see all inmates
4) never allow inmate workers to do counts
5) follows agency policy
guidelines for conducting a search in inmate living areas?
1) if you revive a tip from an informant that other inmate are secreting contraband
2) if you have evidence or suspicion that inmates are secreting contraband
3). If certain items of property are discovered to be missing
4) if any jail keys are discovered to be missing
Guidelines for conducting searches
1) never announce a search
2) be thorough, systematic and complete
3) never use searches to harass inmates
4) respect the rights of inmates to their property
, 5) have all tools necessary
6) turn of the water
What kind of contraband may you find?
- knifes
-drugs
-extra blankets
Etc.
Provisions regarding an officer's bringing weapons into the jail. ( 946.44 (1m))
Arresting officers or transporting officers are required to securely deposit their weapons
before interning into the secure area of the jail.
Bringing a weapon into jail is a class F Felony
Guidelines for effective control of tools in jail
A) securely store tools
B) inventory all tools
C) if tool is missing, take immediate steps to find it
D) supervise use of tools
E) make sure inmates don't have access to tools use by maintenance
F) if tool needs to be replace, discard in a way inmates do not have access to it.
Guidelines for closed-circuit televisions
A) do not rely on CCTV as a substitute for personally checking
B) make sure the equipment is working properly
C) be familiar with all areas of the jail being viewed by CCTV
D) be alert if anything unusual
E) document the use of the equipment
Four elements of communication?
-sender
-message
-receiver
-atmosphere
What is communication.
The exchange of thoughts, messages or information by speech, signals, writing or by
behavior; communication also means interpersonal rapport.
Why is Pro Com important to an officer?
- can make you safe and more effective
- can get people to comply voluntarily
- makes you more efficient
- makes doing your job easier
- essential for organization and public
What are the elements of active listening?
- attending skills
- following skills
- responding skills
What are the elements of attending skills.
- face the other person
- slightly lean your body towards speaker
-maintain an open position with arms and legs uncrossed
