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1
You shall never employ unnecessary force, and never accept gratuity as per the jailers code of ethics
True
False
2
The recording of certain information relating to the offender during the intake admission process is the definition of _
Records
Booking
Classification
Custody
3
Initial custody assessment to be completed on all newly admitted inmates is generally done within ______ hours.
36
24
48
72
4
Excessive stress can cause
disability retirements
all are correct
burnout
physical illness
5
what is used by a psychiatrist to determine a diagnosis of substance use disorder of impaired control, social impairment
DSM-2
DSM-4
DSM-5
DSM -3
6
is an illness, disease, or condition that either substantially impacts a persons thought, perception of reality etc.
mental health
depressive disorder
mental illness
psychological disorder
7
An inmate supervision management style in which jailers are stationed outside the housing unit
Podular direct
Linear supervision
Indirect supervision
Direct supervision
8
states that an inmate health screening should include a health history, deformities/markings, and state of consciences
TCJS 273.3 Health Records
TCJS 273.2 Health Records
TCJS 273.1 Health Records
TCJS 273.4 Health Records
9
as a coping mechanism for fear and insecurity, provides justification for various types of discrimination
projection
scapegoating
ethnocentrism
societal strain
10
Adverse consequences of insensitivity includes all excepts:
ineffective performances
hurt feelings
respect of community
anger
11
The state agency that establishes standards and its enforcement for law-enforcement , jail, and telecom personnel
TCJS
TCOLE
TSC
TEC
12
a psychological disorder characterized by the elevation or lowering of a persons mood, such as depression or bipolar dis
mood disorder
dementia
schizophrenia
anxiety disorder
13
a certified copy of judgement and sentence
shows the duration of an inmates sentence
provides sufficient authority for the sheriff to place a defendant in jail
all of the above
used on inmates that stay in jail until they finish sentence
14
_ a way of thinking and acting based on tradition. learned behavior passed down from one gen to another.
prejudice
race
culture
attitude
15
Three reasons inmates play con games with officers
So the officer won’t be bored
Inactivity, position, and status
Peer pressure
The need to relieve stress
16
Violations of the civil rights of a person in custody; improper sexual activity with a person in custody
39.04
39.01
39.02
39.03
17
Ethics is concerned with the study of ___ duty.
moral
power
behavior
characteristics
18
the Texas Ethics Commission was created in __.
1972
1992
1962
1995
19
The fundamentals of a jailers duty is to serve the
Community
Deputies
Other jailers
Supervisors
20
those who struggle with personality often need treatment for __ and __ .
social withdrawals and dependency
chemical dependency or depression
side effects and hallucinations
speech defects and delusions
21
chapter 38 of the penal code is titled obstructing governmental operation. which offense is found under this chapter?
theft
unlawful restraint
kidnapping
permitting or facilitating escape
22
all of the following are factors which make suicide more likely in a jail setting except
terminal illness
treated in a harsh or condemning manner by officers
classified as an adult offender
first time arrestee
23
__ includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being.
depressive disorder
mental health
psychological disorder
mental illness
24
__ is an illness involving a distortion of reality that may be accompanied by delusions and/or hallucinations
psychosis
dementia
anxiety
schizophrenia
25
The ___ is the regulatory agency for all county jails and privately-operated municipal jails in the state.
Texas Ethics Commission
Occupations Code
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Texas Commission on Jail Standars
26
what state agency investigates sexual harassment allegations?
USCA 1983 Violations of Civil Rights
Hostile Work Environment
Texas Workforce Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
27
the principal focus of ethics is moral problems, as opposed to the formation of habits of good people
misconception
true statement
28
The purpose of the L1 is
License psychological health declaration
Appointment application
Separation of license form
Medical condition declaration
29
the effects of stress does not compromise institutional safety or creates stress for other officers
True
False
30
what stress reduction technique involves meditation and recreational activities?
mental
physical
emotional
exercise
31
Classification of inmates is derived from a composite of information obtained from all except?
Inmate medical records
Booking forms
Observing the inmate
Religious views
32
The L1 is required to be
Notarized
Signed in black ink
Submitted in triplicate
Submitted in person
33
TCOLE creates rules based on chapter __ of the occupations code.
211.3
1701
all of the above
1203
34
What writ is issued by a judge of the court having jurisdiction of a case, or by a clerk at the direction of the judge
Capias pro fine
Commitment
Attachment
Capias
35
which of this federal laws prohibits sexual harassment?
None of the above
USC 242 Deprivation of Rights under Color of Law
USCA 1983 Violations Under Color of Law
USC 241 Conspiracy against rights
36
One of the objectives of a professional jailer is to
Eat
Prevent escape of persons in custody
Look for a 43
Assist inmates in escapes
37
By the jailer learning as much as possible about varying cultures, customs, and lifestyles it helps him or her provide?
All of the above
Equality to everyone
Great conversation in pods
Firm and fair humane treatment
38
A “dorm style” layout with a jailer inside the dorm along with the inmates
Remote/indirect podular
Direct Podular
39
_ treatment can serve as a basis for standards of behavior that can provide internal agency discipline.
quality
unjustly
impartial
fairly well
40
An objective jail classification system has all of the following essential components, except _____.
Classification instruments
Appropriate overrides and periodic formal evaluations
Sufficient staff trained and housing plan consistent with the class system
Documentation of the numbers of officers staffing the classification area
41
Jailers are responsible for the safety of staff and inmates
True
False
42
acting on the basis of prejudice.
discrimination
attitude
culture
prejudice
43
TCOLE is a _____ state agency.
Regulated
Regulatory
Constitutional
Commitment
44
all of the following are key times to observe inmates for potential suicide except
holidays
booking
sentencing
visitation
45
The purpose of the L2 is
Separation of license form
Medical condition declaration
Appointment application
Licensed psychologist health declaration
46
Inmate con games, what defines: The desire for special special privileges and information
Inactivity
Status
Position
47
a major depressive syndrome is defined as a depressed mood or loss of interest of at least ___ duration
6 months or longer
2 to 4 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
48
Improved moral, good rapport, fewer disciplinary infractions, and improved jail climate are effects of
Improve staff inmates relations
Leadership
Quality foods
Jail climate
49
Traditional “cell block” in which jailers conduct visual, face-to-face observations
Podular direct
Linear/intermittent
Jail visual
Podular indirect
50
The purpose of the L3 is
Appointment application
Separation of license form
Licensed psychological health declaration
Medical condition declaration
51
____ Is the statutory authority for the TCOLE to establish rules that LE agencies and jailers must follow.
Texas committee on jail standards
Occupations code
Texas ethics committee
Government code
52
Staff in relations are improved through ___ treatment.
Abusive
Disciplinary
Corporal
Humane
53
Staff inmate relations is improved through professionalism, firm, buff, fair treatment, and effective communication
False
True
54
warning signs and symptoms of suicide
first time arrestee
all of the above
holidays
excessive self-blaming
55
TCOLE has a wide range of responsibilities that include
all of the above
prosecuting officer violations, administering licensing exams and certifica
Developing and implementing curriculum, conducting General law enforcement
evaluating academies and training providers, maintaining the officer record
56
a concept about human relations from social scientist will include
the right to be free implies the right to be different
all are concepts about human relations from social scientist
we should try to understand people who are different from us
every individual is entitled to equal rights and dignities.
57
__ of adults aged 18 or older had a major depressive episode
6%
6.5%
3%
6.6%
58
Confirmation criteria for confirming membership in a criminal street gang are listed in
Texas code of criminal procedures 71.01
Texas code of criminal procedures 61.02
Texas commission on jail standards 265.11
Texas commission on jail standards 277.9
59
Never employing unnecessary force would fall under which amendment
2nd
8th
14th
1st
60
When was TCOLE created?
September 1, 1975
October 1, 1959
September 1, 1965
October 1, 1965
61
lumping people together under a popular stereo type
social strain
authoritarian personality
stereotyping and categorical treatment
projection
62
The purpose of F5 is
Separation license form
Appointment application
Medical condition declaration
Licensed psychological health declaration
63
Certain common needs people share includes basic, psychological needs, and
temperament needs
involvement needs
indulgence needs
self-fulfillment needs
64
The formal process of separating and managing inmates and administering facilities based upon agency mission is____.
Classification
Objective classification
Administrative commission
Protective custody
65
a person's mental health condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well being
psychological disorder
mental illness
mental health
depressive disorder
66
Cells form the perimeter around a common area, where the jailer is located relatively close to the cells to hear and see
Podular direct
Linear/intermittent
Podular remote/indirect
67
As a jailer, you must be constantly mindful of the welfare of others
False
True
68
is the act of regarding ones culture as the center of the universe and hence as the basis for all comparisons with other
culture
ethnicity
prejudice
ethnocentrism
69
Custody reassessment review is conducted within which timeframe of the initial assessment?
30 to 90 days
10 to 20 days
30 to 60 days
20 to 30 days
70
Establishes minimum standards for construction, custody, and programs for inmates
Texas commission law-enforcement
Texas ethics commission
Texas Department of healthcare
Texas commissions jail standards
71
Who is in charge with the responsibility of establishing and maintaining minimum standards for peace officers, etc
Texas workforce commission
Texas committee on law-enforcement
Texas commission on jail standards
Ethics committee
72
Linear hallways , bordered by cells typically joined to a centralized administrative area
Linear/intermittent
Jail lock up
Podular indirect/remote
Podular direct/podular
73
Every aspect of human behavior is influenced by personal values, but values are not easily defined is a
false statement
theory
belief of someone in denial of ethics
concept of social ethics
74
unusual attachment to childish objects or toys is a behavioral characteristic displayed by
psychosis
excited delirium
schizophrenia
dementia
75
which of the following professional behavior traits should you display to avoid prejudice?
tolerance
empathy
all of the above
impartiality
76
There is high precision and little ambiguity in the meaning of each category describes which dominant approach
Point additive scale
Housing assignments
Custody levels
Decision tree
77
after a property receipt has been signed, it should be routed and kept in
the department's log
all of the above
the inmates file
the bag with the property
78
according to __, standards of conduct of what a state officer or employee should not do is found in
Texas legislature
Federal government
Texas government code
Texas ethics commission
79
the __ has enacted standards of conduct for state employees.
Texas government code
Texas Legislature
Department Policies
Texas ethics commission
80
The word “tango” is a slang for”___”
Carnal
Homeboy
Homey
Hometown
81
an officer can be fined for refusing or intentionally neglecting to serve a writ, warrant, or other process under CCP?
CCP 11.60 neglecting to execute process and 43.11 authority for confinement
CCP 2.16 Refusing to execute writ and 2.18 custody of prisoners
CCP 2.16 Neglecting to execute process and 11.60 Refusing to execute writ
CCP 11.60 Neglecting to execute process and 2.16 Refusing to execute writ
82
key times times to observe signs and symptoms of suicide include
first time arrestee
juveniles
holidays
all of the above
83
a capias shall be issued by the district clerk upon each indictment for __ presented, after bail has been set
misdemeanor
warrant
committment
felony
84
Photographs taken during booking and their negatives should be kept according to
department policy
federal policy
state policy
sheriffs policy
85
a deeply ingrained, inflexible pattern of relating, perceiving, and thinking serious enough to cause distress
personality disorder
mood disorder
anxiety disorder
depression
86
_ refers to shared culture and background
culture
ethnocentrism
race
ethnicity
87
Intentionally subject another to sexual harassment, defines, which penal code:
39.04
39.05
39.03
39.01
88
as a__official, a county jailer has official powers they must be careful to exercise with awareness of possible problems
government
concerned
court
municipal
89
The jails in Texas are primarily county jails operated by the ___ of each County, under the rules and guidance of the __
Mayor and public
Sheriff and TCJS
DA and sheriff
Sheriff and TCOLE
90
what writ is issued by a judge of the court before trial, or by a clerk at the discretion of the judge
attachment
capias
capias pro fine
commitment
91
What prison gang is predominantly Mexican male, some white and paramilitary in structure?
Texas syndicate
Barrio Aztecs
Mexikanemi
Aryan brotherhood
92
This heavy-duty stress causes psychological and physical discomfort for 2 days to 1 month. Ex: use of force incident
acute
critical incident stress
post traumatic stress disorder
chronic
93
which of the following is a myth about suicide?
suicidal people usually have mixed feelings and are not intent on dying
suicide occurs without warning
even though a suicidal person is extremely unhappy they're not mentally ill
people usually make statements about their intentions
94
a mental illness involving mania and depression
bipolar disorder
dementia
mood disorder
anxiety disorder
95
Refusing to give dob to a peace officer who has made a lawful arrest and request is violation of PC 38.02 entitled
resisting arrest
failure to identify
evading arrest
evading detention
96
What members are primarily from the Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso areas
Bloods
Mexikanemi
Aryan brotherhood
Texas syndicate
97
The intake screening has to be conducted when?
Immediately upon entering facility
Within 48 hours of entering facility
Within 24 hours of entering facility
Within 12 hours of entering facility
98
Impartial enforcement of the law requires that no person be treated
unfairly, unjustly or with bias or prejudice
fairly, justly with bias
with equality, unjustly, impartial
all of the above are correct
99
_ treatment is intellectually and emotionally consistent with the basic foundations of democratic government
impartial
quality
fairly well
unjustly
100
Sources of jailers stress includes?
all of the above
organizational
work related
stress from outside the system
101
mattresses shall be swept, aired, sprayed with a nontoxic disinfectant and stored on the ground prior to reissue
False
True
102
___ is a part of communication
source
listening
verbal communication
body language
103
a belief or attitude harbored by most prejudiced persons includes
scapegoating
social strain
stereotyping
fear
104
creates major distress and long lasting disruptive changes in person's life. Symptoms are prolonged past 1 month
critical incident stress
chronic
acute
post traumatic stress disorder
105
An inmate supervision management style in which jailers are stationed inside a housing unit 24 hours per day
Direct supervision
Podular indirect
Indirect supervision
Linear supervision
106
_ generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics.
attitude
culture
ethnicity
race
107
An indicator of stress for inmates includes
tension
severe headaches
doing push ups
major illness
108
The F5R is a report that provides
Level of certification
Current officers license status
Hours of training
Previous appointments of officers’s record
109
The Texas commission on jail standards was established in
1985
1995
1965
1975
110
Cells form a perimeter around a common area. Jailers are located within the common area, allowing to hear and observe
Linear/ Intermittent
Jail Lock up
Podular Indirect/ Remote
Podular Direct/ Podular
111
The EEOC on sexual harassment is found in title __ of the civil rights act of 1964
VIII
VII
IIV
V
112
what inmates need supervised showering?
medical inmates
violent inmates
all inmates
all of the above
113
what federal agency commission investigates sexual harassment?
Hostile Work Environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Texas Workforce Commission
USCA 1983 Violations of Civil Rights
114
______ identify the inmate as having special medical needs.
Health tags
Treatment record
Medical tags
Health status
115
_ is a brain disorder that impacts the way a person thinks and is characterized by a range of cognitive, behavioral, etc
mood disorder
eating disorder
schizophrenia
dementia
116
The prevailing behavior atmosphere throughout the jail facility is
Staff inmate relations
Control temperature of the facility
The facility temperature
Jail climate
117
or more systems are generally present during the same two week period of a major depressive syndrome
four
two
three
five
118
The basic county corrections course is based a lot on___ of an officer.
Ethics
Strength
Standards
Authority
119
Individuals should be evaluated on their ____
knowledge
looks
reliability
merit