TCOLE Jailer Test Exam | 45 Professor Verified Questions & Answers + Rationales ( DOWNLOAD TO PASS )

Recording an inmate's identification features and physical condition prevents an inmate from claiming ___________. (6.2.1)

c. injury after booking

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Punitive striking of inmates and excessive use of force are examples of ___________. (11.5.3)

c. tort liability

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All of the following are weapons to be used in weapons strategies of the force continuum, except ___________. (11.1.3)

b. gun

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What are warning signs that inmates are attempting to set-up a jailer? (11.6.5)

e. All of the above

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A.C.T. stands for ___________. (4.1.6)

b. Alternatives, Consequences, Tell Your Story

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Which is NOT one of the three parts of communication? (4.5.8)

a. destination

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Which of the following generally refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics? (4.3.1)

c. Race

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When delivering an emergency message to an inmate, the officer should notify the supervisor, determine the nature of emergency and deliver according to policy, maintain observation of the inmate, and __________. (8.4.4)

b. document all necessary information (date, time, nature of emergency, etc.)

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Which of the following methods of court testimony is first (prosecutor starts at the beginning of the trial with state witnesses)? (13.3.4)

c. Direct examination

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The leg irons should be placed snugly on the inmate's ankles. (10.7.4)

False

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Inmates found guilty by an inmate disciplinary board can appeal the decision and must state the appeal ___________. (11.4.6)

a. in writing

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Upon intake, an inmate file should be created that needs to contain a record of offenses and injuries, disabilities, property, emergency contact information, and documentation of illegal status. (6.3.1)

False

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It is important to note the ________, time, and environmental conditions in the field notes. (13.2.2)

b. sequence

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One method for securing evidence from witnesses is to ________ witnesses. (13.1.2)

c. separate

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When an inmate's personal clothing is being placed in storage, it must be ___________ before storage. (6.6.1)

a. sprayed with disinfectant

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The statutory authority for the Commission to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow is the ___________. (2.1.1)

c. Occupations Code

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Status of persons confined to a violent cell shall be reassessed and documented at least every ___________. (7.2.2)

c. 24 hours

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According to TCJS 269.1, whose responsibility is it to establish a record system for detention that includes a daily record of the number of inmates in the facility? (10.1.8)

b. Sheriff

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Which of the following is NOT a method for obtaining an inmate's identification? (6.1.4)

b. Ask the inmate to identify him/herself

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For minor infractions, disciplinary separation can be given for up to ___________ days. (11.4.3)

a. 15 days

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Which of the following is NOT a misconception about ethics? (4.1.3)

c. Ethical beliefs will affect behavior

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Facility design, manpower, and your level of training are all factors that can impact your decision-making and how you defend your force decisions. (11.1.5)

True

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Inmates cannot be allowed to take and keep any medication with them. (9.1.7)

False

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Which one of the following methods is not true for reducing civil liability of supervision? (11.5.6)

c. Report all usual and unusual occurrences

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The Texas Legislature enacted standard of conduct for state employees that can be used as a basis for discipline. (4.1.4)

True

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The Occupations Code provides the statutory authority for ___________ to establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow. (2.1.1)

b. TCOLE

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Which of the following could be considered as triggers of PTSD? (5.1.33)

a. High levels of stress may cause a breakdown in information processing, leading memories to be stored as physical or sensory cues

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If family violence is involved when an inmate makes bond, the victim must be notified before the inmate is released. (6.3.4)

True

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A cavity search is conducted when ___________. (10.2.7)

c. all of the above

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The first step(s) to diffuse a disturbance should be _______. (10.4.2)

c. a and b

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All of the following medical needs of the inmate must be recognized and dealt with, except ___________. (9.1.1)

a. compatibility with medical personnel

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Following the cross-examination by the defense attorney, the prosecutor ___________. (13.3.4)

b. may question the witness again to clarify statements or answers given during the cross-examination

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If written records of phone calls are kept, they should reflect all of the following except: (8.4.5)

b. content of the inmate's conversation

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Advantages to objective jail classification include all of the following, except ___________. (7.2.5)

a. provides a subjective classification of inmates

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The staff is able to control the jail climate with all of the following, except ___________. (3.1.7)

c. authoritarian demeanor

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Non-privileged mail is mail from all of the following, except ___________. (8.4.1)

b. news media

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If it is determined that an inmate's country of citizenship is on the list of mandatory notifications, notification ___________. (6.7.2)

b. must be made regardless of the inmate's wishes

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When using belly chains to restrain an inmate during transport, the hands should meet and the chain should encircle the inmate's waist with enough slack to allow the inmate ___________. (10.7.4)

a. to eat and sign documents

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All of the following are methods for supervising religious activities EXCEPT ____________________. (8.1.10)

c. review the inmate's qualifications

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________ is preferred when writing investigative reports. (13.2.4)

a. 1st person perspective

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A person's mental health condition in regard to their psychological and ________________ well-being is the definition of mental health. (5.1.1)

c. emotional

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___________ are a mental impairment demonstrated by disturbances in an individual's emotional reactions and feelings. (5.1.4)

a. Mood disorders

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When preparing for identification photographs during booking, which information should be on the chest board? (6.2.2)

c. Inmate's agency ID number and Booking Date

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When moving inmates en route to court, always position one officer ______ and one _______ of the line of inmates for constant observation of the inmates. (10.7.5)

a. in front / in back

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All of the following should be recorded when issuing tool and safety equipment to inmates except ___________. (10.1.13)

b. brand name of tool/equipment being issued out

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