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The first goal of jail discipline should be:
To teach inmates self-control
To control inmates
To teach inmates acceptable behavior
To eliminate disrespect by inamtes
2
"STG" is an acronym for:
Special treatment group
Special tactics group
Safe tactics guide
Security threat group
3
Correctional officers have the responsibility to:
Be trained in medical procedures
Diagnose inmate medical problems
Obtain medical attention from inmates when requested
None of the above
4
When security plans exist:
They should be revised every six (6) months
They should be revised once a year
They may never need revising
They require constant revision
5
The average reactionary gap for a correctional officer to have time to adequately respond to a physical attack is:
3 feet
10 feet
6 feet
15 feet
6
When dealing with use of force issues, officers need to concern themselves with:
None of the above
Just lethal force issues
Only training requirements
Department policy, state and federal law
7
Which action below is NOT a proper legal reason to consider using force against an inmate?
Self defense
Intimidate inmates you do not like
Prevent the commision of a crime
Prevent an inmate escaping
8
Officers who are in charge of inmates:
Should realize it is dangerous to allow inmates to supervise each other
Can use other inmates to supervise work details
BHaave the authority to subtract good time earned as a disciplinary action
Can use them to supervise other inmates, long as the officer remains close
9
One way a person can explain decision-making is to use the acronym "A.C.T." stands for:
Character, attitude, temper
Principles, standards, tolerance
Alternatives, consequences, tell your story
Action, character, principles
10
The four (4) types of custody classifications are:
Dangerous, violent, non-violent, escape risk
Minimum, medium, maximum, and special needs
Trusty, first time offender, medical, habitual offender
Infraction, misdemeanor, felony, special needs
11
A systematic process from processing a crime scene is known a:
Specialization
Surveying
Perimeter security
Crime scene management
12
A correctional/jail officers' values are:
Writing traffic violations and being on time for court
Code of silence and suspicion of others
Officer safety, courage, integrity, and honesty
None of the above
13
Culture is:
full of misleading facts
A way to identify minority groups
of no use or value
Value laden
14
Any person(s), organization or entity that may be affected by what you do is referred to as:
Stakeholder
Outcome
Host
Vicarious participant
15
An inmate alleging their privileges are being denied would benefit by:
Newspaper coverage
Inmate stating "I am telling the truth"
Conflicting stories between the jail officer and another inmate
A lack of jail records
16
Studies indicate that 55-60% of communication consist of which of the following:
Content
Voice
Non-verbal/body language
Visual
17
The "objective" classification is based on the following factors:
Utilize staff skills
Data driven
Personnel judgment
All of the above
18
Some mental and physical signs and symptoms of stress may include:
Tension
Headaches
All of the above
Irritability
19
A body attachment commands the sheriff to:
Seize a particular named object and hold it for the issuing court
Both a and c are correct
Hold the named person without bond until taken to court
Arrest a person named in the document and him/her to court
20
When a misdemeanor warranted is initially issued, it expires in:
80 days
when the subject is arrested
120 days
180 days
21
According to credit time classification a person assigned to a Class A which are level-66 felonies and misdemeanors earn
One (1) day for each two (2) days served
One (1) day for each day served
Zero (0) days for each day confined
Two (2) days for each day served
22
What documentation must accompany a committed offender to the Department of Correction?
Court Minutes
Visitors list
Abstract of judgment
Arrest record
23
Some components of a good report would include:
The report should be chronological and concise
The report needs to be factual and accurate
The officer's best guess as to what took place
b and c
24
Persons who suffer from bipolar disorder:
Always maintain a depressed state
Swing from high highs to low lows
None of the above
Will have auditory or visual hallucinations
25
When handling abnormal personalities, it is best to:
Announce your moves and actions before performing them
Confuse them so they can't control the situation
Take away personal space to avoid them getting too comfortable
Belittle and threaten them so they can tell who's in charge
26
The primary goal of a correctional officer is generating what type of compliance:
Involuntary
Passive
Discomfort
Voluntary
27
Which of the following are indicators of drug use?
Physical, smell, and paraphernalia
There are no reliable indicators
Medical records, prior arrests and disclosure
Talkative, fragile, and induced
28
People who have disabilities, as a group, are:
More vulnerable to criminal and noncriminal victimization
Not as vulnerable to criminal and noncriminal victimization
None of the above
Victimized at the same rate as those without disabilities
29
STUDY 7 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF REPORT WRITING (Written question)
Who, what, where, when, why, how, action taken
Nope
Nope
Nope
30
What stage of "Reaction Time" is a person most likely to hesitate:
Analyze/evaluate information
Initiate motor action
Formulate strategies/plan
Perceive information
31
According to demographic studies and population growth tends, by the year 2050:
The Asian-American population will still be the largest minority
The Caucasian population will drastically increase
The Hispanic population will be larger than the African American population
The Asian population will be larger than the African-American population
32
The MAIN purpose of communication is:
Depends upon the situation
To obtain some type of action
Does not always need to be clear
Always try to get your way
33
When searching a jail cell it should be made by:
Two (2) or more officers
Only one officer to eliminate contradicting reports
The entry or special weapons team
Only the jail commander
34
The two (2) options a correctional officer has in a physical confrontation are engage and ____.
None of the above
Fight
Negotiate
Disengage
35
Escort officers face the greatest danger of inmate attacks or escape when:
Transferring custody
Making unscheduled rest stops
Traveling alone
Removing or applying restraints
36
Should a correctional officer become exposed to body fluids they:
Should not be concerned because the exposure to air will kill the AIDS
Should not be concerned unless the person is known to be infected with AIDS
Wash area with soap and water as well as use an appropriate antiseptic
Should only wash the exposed area with soap and water
37
What considered the most common mental illness?
Capgras Syndrome
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Anxiety/depression
38
Correctional officers are held to what standards:
None of the above
The same standard as the general public
Lower standards than the general public
Higher standards than the general public
39
What was the main issue in the US Supreme Court Farmer v. Brennen:
None of the above
Sexual assault, failure to protect an inmate
An inmate claiming a denial of the right to use the law library
Existing gang member not properly classified
40
Correctional officers when handling "STG" need to be:
All of the above
Report all "STG" activity to their immediate supervisor
Follows their policy and procedures
Vigilant and observant
41
The six (6) "pillars of character" are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, citizenship, fairness, and ___.
Consequences
Justice
Caring
Calm
42
Security Threat Groups in a jail setting can cause what:
All of the above
Narcotic rings
Group escape attempts
Extremely violent or militant population
43
Which of the following is not considered a major mental illness in jails:
Capgras syndrome
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Major depression
44
The term "DT's" when dealing with alcoholics refers to:
A medical condition, which is dangerous and can be fatal
A condition that involves hallucinations and confusion
Both a and c
Condition that usually occurs within 72-96 hrs after the inmate has drinken
45
Studies show that people who talk about suicide:
Will always attempt to kill themselves
Will tend to try to kill themselves
Just want attention
Seldom carry the threat out
46
People who have autism:
May show lack of interest in their surroundings
Usually will have repetitive behavior
All of the above
May fail to show or feel empathy
47
The behavior of most mental patients, most of the time is ___ from that of a normal persons:
Obvious
Indistinguishable
None of the above
Identifiable
48
Correctional officers should:
Never be involved in collecting evidence
Not concern themselves with the "chain of custody"
Immediately pass all collected evidence to a detective
Be aware that they must maintain a documented "chain of custody"
49
The assessment of a person's ability to think and reason is known as:
Emotional intelligence
None of the above
Intelligence quotient
Compromise
50
If jail officers are to safe guard inmates and avoid charges of negligence, they must:
Seek medical assistance from trained professionals
Be proficient in diagnosing medical condition of inmates
Be able to distinguish between real and "put on" medical symptons
None of the above
51
In addition to the IDOC receiving convicted offenders, the IDOC provides:
Dedicated time for abnormal religious practices
All of the above
Safe-keepers of offenders who have been convicted
A pre-dispositional to inmates convicted but not sentenced
52
Which degree of mentally disabled has the biggest population:
Servere
Profound
Moderate
Mild
53
The one thing to remember about hostage situations is that:
Time is always on the side of a hostage taker
No two (2) incidents will be the same
Hostages are taken to be killed so authorities will take demands seriously
They are all pretty much the same
54
Booking officers should:
Not accept sick/injured inmates until the officer gets them medical care
Take only inmates they feel can be housed without concern for other inmates
Have all new inmates examined by medical staff immediately
Accept any inmate, as the law mandates this
55
Every report should answer the following:
The three (3) H's and W
Questions of opinion
The obvious questions first
The five (5) W's and H
56
Which action below is NOT a legal proper reason to consider using force against an inmate:
The right of the correctional officer to prevent an inmate escape
The right of the correctional officer to self-defense
The right of the correctional officer to prevent the commission of a crime
The right of the correctional officer to "intimidate" certain inmates
57
A person infected with HIV which breaks down certain cells in your immune system may:
Have no physical symptoms of illness for years
Could develop into AIDS
All of the above are correct
Remain apparently well
58
A.I.D.S. is an acronym for:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Advanced initial deficiency syndrome
Advanced internal disease syndrome
Acquired immune disease syndrome
59
How many people in the US suffer from a mental disorder?
One (1) in five (5) -- (20%)
one (1) in one hundred (100) -- 1%
One (1) in ten (10) -- (10%)
five (5) in one hundred (100) --5%
60
Some stress management techniques include all of the following except:
Relax and slow down your pace
Exercising on a regular basis
Balance diet
Getting as little sleep/rest as possible
61
If a finger is permanently missing, i.e. amputated, the fingerprint card:
Is of no use
Must receive special treatment
Processed in routine manner with a note like "amputated" in appropriate box
Cannot be processed
62
Liquid blood evidence should be collected by:
Blotting with clean white paper then air drying
Using a syringe
Absorbing with a clean white cotton cloth and air drying
Allowing to dry then scraping it into an evidence
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The five (5) common motivations that can destroy a person's career are peer pressure, lust, power/prestige, greed, and _
Willing
Sincerity
Anger
Control
64
Statistics indicate a correctional officer will use unacceptable/unreasonable force when encountering resistance due to:
Lack of equipment
All of the above
Fear or anger
Lack of training
65
Which of the listed below is NOT a type of fingerprint pattern:
Loops
Whorls
Arches
Deltas
66
Correctional officers are authorized to use the degree of force that is necessary and reasonable under ____.
The 8th amendment to the constitution prohibiting cruel/unusual punishment
The 14th amendment to the constitution,interpreted by Kinsley v.Hendrickson
The 2nd amendment to the constitution relating to the right to bear arms
The 1st amendment to the constitution; the right of freedom of expression
67
Insulin reaction in diabetics refers to:
A rash that developed as a result of an allergic reaction to insulin
The failure of an inmate to take his/her insulin
Using "hot" doses of insulin
When the body takes in too much insulin and not enough sugar
68
The correctional officer report should reflect the "ABC's":
Accuracy, brevity, completeness
The report should be brief and incomplete
Use "police jargon"
Accuracy, brevity, cause
69
Inmates who use the threat of suicide to manipulate officers and others:
Actually have no real personality problems
Should be ignored
Never actually die in their attempts
Are unbalanced and need professional help
70
If an admission officer is not familiar with a particular charge he/she should:
Ask the arresting officer
Let the prosecutor/court figure it out
Look it up in the statute book
Assume that it is ok
71
Despite a long history of being ignored by state and local governments ___ are now being recognized as vital components
Jails
Courts
Halfway houses
Probation departments
72
When a correctional officer has to use force on an inmate(s), do you:
Use the least intrusive method to gain control
Use the best option available to gain control
Use minimal force to gain control
Use a reasonable amount of force to gain control
73
Most hostage situations:
Can be avoided with effective security and frequent shakedowns
Tend to end in a negative manner
Cannot be avoided
Result in the hostage's death or the hostage takers death
74
Most inmate suicide occur:
Between 15 and 30 days
Within the first 24 hours of incarceration
Between 2 and 14 days
Afterr 30 days
75
An arrested individual must receive a probable cause determination within __ hours of arrest
24
12
48
36
76
It is important to know inmates under your control because:
They will treat you better if they like you
It will help classify them
They deserve your attention
It will make it easier to detect abnormal behavior
77
Diversity goes beyond ethnicity to include:
All of the above
Sexual orientation/religion
Physical/mental challenges
Gender/age
78
The most important aspect of determining a suspect's identity through fingerprints is:
None of the above are correct
To have a suspect for comparison
To have access to a computer system
To have latent prints as opposed to visible
79
Cumulative Stress is abnormal and destructive and is created by:
Sometimes called "burnout"
Threatens mental and physical health
All of the above
Unresolved general stress
80
An Emergency Detention Order is a 72-hour hold. What are the requirements to obtain a hold to be valid?
Signed by a judge
Both a and b
Signed by the prosecutor
Signed by a medical doctor
81
The __ is the approximate center of the fingerprint impression:
Delta
Ridge Line
Core
Center axis
82
Law enforcement/correctional officer will use acceptable/excessive force when encountering resistance due to:
Both a and c are true
Lack of confidence/fear or anger
Lack of equipment/proper training
Working alone
83
With respect to inmate correspondence:
Correctional officials cannot restrict incoming or outgoing mail in any way
Correctional officials cannot forbid the inmate receipt of packages
None of the above
Legal/court mail cannot be opened under any circumstances
84
There are three (3) necessary components to an effective communication. They are:
Message, speaker, audience
All of the above
Oral, verbal, spoken
Written, spoken, body language
85
Signs of abnormal behavior:
Tend to be stable from inmate to inmate
May be intermittent
Are consistent
once displayed, do not change, or disappear
86
When should a correctional officer begin to compile his.her notes for a report about an incident:
When the supervisor tells them to
When the case is going to hearing
As soon as the incident is over
Later when on break
87
State jail inspectors:
Can halt jail operations until a hearing on the violations takes place
Have enforcement powers only if a number of violations are evident
Can stop jail operations immediately if a violation is found
Report their findings and make recommendations with no enforcement powers
88
The initial classification evaluation is made by whom?
The prosecutor
The sheriff
The jail staff
The arresting officer
89
Objectives of jail security include:
Ensuring safety of inmates and staff
Maintaining order in the jail
Preventing escapes
All of the above are correct
90
Psychomotor epilepsy can easily be mistaken for:
A heart attack
Insulin shock
Drunkenness
A mental health crisis
91
Emergency treatment for insulin reaction in diabetics would include:
Immediately giving the inmates some form of sugar
Putting a cold compress on the inmates forehead
None of the above
Giving the inmates large amounts of water