Basic County Corrections Modules 1-12 Study Guide 2023

Basic County Corrections Modules 1-12 Study Guide 2023 Which chapter of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 lists the requirements for inclusion on the Memorial Monument? - Ans-229 Who has the burden of proof in the administrative court proceeding related to contesting a termination report? - Ans-Chief Administrative Officer ___________ is the regulatory agency for all county jails and privately operated municipal jails in the State of Texas. - Ans-TCJS Staff-to-inmate ratio in a correctional setting is at most ___________. - Ans-1 to 48 Individuals first licensed after January 1, 2011 must complete Basic Human Trafficking course within how many years of licensure? - Ans-One Which of the following descriptions relates to F5 Form? - Ans-Separation of licensee Which of the following descriptions relates to L2 Form? - Ans-Medical condition declaration TCOLE is responsible for implementing curriculum, prosecuting officer violations, and maintaining the officer assistance system. - Ans-False Which of the following forms relates to the psychiatric health of a licensee? - Ans-L3 Those holding a Basic Peace Officer Certificate are required to complete Cultural Diversity, Special Investigative Topics, and ________________. - Ans-Crisis Intervention Training An inmate supervision management style in which jailer(s) are stationed inside a housing unit 24 hours per day is the definition of _______________. - Ans-direct supervision TCOLE sets minimum standards for all of the following groups, except ___________. - Ans-emergency medical technicians Which of the following are methods to avoid a set-up? - Ans-Look and act professionally at all times Which of the following are examples of unethical behavior? - Ans-a. Lying b. Sexual harassment c. Cultural insensitivity d. Abuse of position e. All of the above A concept that can be used to improve staff and inmate relations includes ___________. - Ans-firm but fair conduct Members of this group generally have common ancestry and share cultural patterns. - Ans-ethnicity Stresses for correctional officers are work-related and only occur in jails. - Ans-False Which of the following are basic beliefs or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced persons? - Ans-a. Feeling of superiority b. Others are strange and different c. Proprietary claims d. Fear e. All of the above A belief that a person/group is entitled to exclusive rights to due to membership in a group is ___________. - Ans-proprietary claims Which of the following is NOT a misconception about ethics? - Ans-Ethical beliefs will affect behavior The ___________ jail design focuses on enhancing interaction between staff and inmates and on making the staff-inmate ratio more cost-effective. - Ans-podular direct People who believe their only duty is to themselves will behave differently than those who believe they have a duty to assist others. - Ans-True Why are inmates discouraged in manipulating medium jailers? - Ans-The process takes too long Understaffing, rotating shifts, supervisor demands, and overtime are all examples of ___________ sources of stress? - Ans-organizational The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. - Ans-TCOLE The three componenets of the Compromised phase of the set-up are ___________, The Lever, and The Sting. - Ans-The Shopping List Which of the following is a typical misconception about ethics? - Ans-If other officers are not concerned, then a behavior is acceptable ___________ are any person(s), organization, or entity that may be affected by what you do. - Ans-Stakeholders Which of the following is NOT a form of prejudice? - Ans-Nepotism Which is NOT one of the three components of communication? - Ans-Interpretation (How you look at it) ______________ techniques include deep breathing, deep muscle relaxation, and passive relaxation. - Ans-Physical relaxation Basic county corrections licensees must notify TCOLE if they ___________. - Ans-a. receive a dishonorable military discharge b. are arrested on Class C misdemeanor charges c. have name and address changes d. all of the above In an inmate set-up, what are some potential benefits for the winner? - Ans-Illegal contraband Which of the following is NOT a reason for inmates to play games? - AnsRapport/morale All of the following are techniques to manage your stress levels except ____________________. - Ans-ability to laugh at others Stress can cause physical illnesses, burnout, excessive disability retirement, and impaired ___________. - Ans-family relationships Impartiality requires that no person be treated ___________. - Ans-unjustly, unfairly, with prejudice What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer? - Ans-a. Asking for special favors b. Offering gifts c. Improperly touching d. Trying to develop a personal relationship e. All of the above Which of the following behaviors would an observer look for in a jailer? - Ans-Plays favorites Law enforcement personnel are one of the most likely groups to seek help for PTSD. - Ans-False ___________ is the state regulatory agency for local law enforcement and county corrections systems in the state of Texas. - Ans-TCOLE Which of the following is the first step to maintain your professional behavior during a sensitive situation? - Ans-Gather information about the person(s) The "prevailing behavioral atmosphere throughout the jail facility" is the definition of ___________. - Ans-jail climate Regarding one's culture as the center of the universe is the definition of ___________. - Ans-ethnocentrism Mental relaxation techniques include reducing conflict, managing anger, changing personality traits, building supportive interpersonal systems, and seeking professional counseling. - Ans-False If a TCOLE licensee has not been commissioned for more than two years, and has not met continuing education requirements during that time, his or her license is considered to be inactive. This means ___________. - Ans-the licensee must meet current standards and pass the current licensing exam If a jailer is trusting and familiar with the inmates, the inmates will place this jailer in the _________ category. - Ans-soft Which of the following is not a contributing factor of stress for jailers? - Ans-The decreased jail population count What is a reason/are reasons for updating inmates records? - Ans-a. Reclassification b. Health c. Release d. a and c e. All of the above In an inmate set-up, what are some potential disadvantages for the loser? - Ans-Face additional criminal charges During intake procedures, if a foreign national's country of citizenship is not on the mandatory notification list, you should do which of the following? - Ans-a. Offer to notify the inmate's consular b. Inform the inmate about you making the notification c. Notify the consular without delay if the inmate agrees to notification d. All of the above Review and update a master roster of inmates during cell assignments ___________. - Ans-daily AFIS stands for ___________. - Ans-Automated Fingerprint Identification System When identifying guidelines for specific inmate property, color of metal jewelry should be described as ___________. - Ans-white or yellow The formal process of separating and managing inmates is ___________. - Ansobjective classification When describing an inmate's engagement ring during intake inventory, which of the following characteristic should you NOT include in your report? - Ans-Gem name Initial custody assessment is completed on newly admitted inmates prior to housing to ___________. - Ans-determine custody levels Custody reassessment review is conducted within which timeframe of the initial assessment? - Ans-30 to 90 days A written order from a magistrate, directed to a peace officer or some other person specially named, commanding him to take the body of the person accused of an offense, to be dealt with according to law is the definition of ___________. - Answarrant The ___________ classification model assigns inmates to categories that are clearly defined by splits on the tree. - Ans-decision tree All of the following are acceptable forms of credentials verification when receiving an inmate, except ___________. - Ans-passport During intake, obtain the correct departmental inventory form ___________ and use it as a guide ___________. - Ans-to complete an inmate inventory / when questioning an inmate If an offender cannot read, you should ___________. - Ans-read the facility rules to the offender Intake screening is completed immediately on all inmates admitted for the purpose of identifying all of the following, except ___________. - Ans-fitness level Which of the following is NOT a method for obtaining an inmate's identification? - AnsAsk the inmate to identify him-/herself Failure to account for all property during intake procedures may result in civil liability based on ___________. - Ans-negligence What is an advantage/are advantages for an objective jail classification plan? - Ans-a. Saves money b. Improves daily administration c. Creates methods for assessing inmates Continues...