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JAIL SCHOOL EXAM 1 Questions and Answers (Solved Papers)
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Describe the early American Jail and its purpose - Correct Answers ✅torture,punishment How did the Magna Carta effect unlawful imprisonment? - Correct Answers ✅you had to have a reason to go to jail Harsh Penalties in the Penn Colony were practiced. Describe some of the offenses and penalties. - Correct Answers ✅death penalty, flogging, burning When did the modern prison system as we know today emerge? - Correct Answers ✅late 19th century What differentiates a jail from a prison? - Correct Answers ✅jail is a pretrial confinement. prison carries out a sentence What are the three branches of American government? - Correct Answers ✅legislative,judicial,executive To which branch of government does law enforcement, jail and a prison belong? - Correct Answers ✅executive
Today's officer must be aware of the dangers of placing certain __________ or ________ together - Correct Answers ✅genders or cultures Although men and women now work together work in the same environments, mostly without incident, allegations of ________ and ________ still exist. - Correct Answers ✅sexual harassment misconduct and intimidation When a person is incarcerated, what responsibility does the jail officer assume? - Correct Answers ✅safety and security The present-day officer must be constantly vigilant to the ______,______,_____ of the facility. - Correct Answers ✅safety, security, order List the Constitutional Amendments covered during this block of instruction. - Correct Answers ✅1,4,5,6,8, Which amendment covers the right to privacy? - Correct Answers ✅4th
How should detention staff handle incoming privileged mail? - Correct Answers ✅open and check for contraband The establishment of a time frame as the condition of the inmates release from restraints , as opposed to the release being conditioned upon the inmates behavior, implies that the action is __________ and _________. - Correct Answers ✅punitive and corrective When do jail officers have the right to use a reasonable and necessary amount of force? - Correct Answers ✅in self-defense and/or the defense of others, to prevent a crime, including escape, to maintain order and security, to quell a disturbance. As a general rule, do inmates have a legitimate expectation of privacy in their cell? - Correct Answers ✅no What type of search requires a special legal justification and is to be conducted only by medical personnel? - Correct Answers ✅cavity
When conducting cell searches, how should officers treat an inmates legal papers? - Correct Answers ✅should not read it, but go through it and check for contraband. Does it constitute double jeopardy for an inmate to be disciplined by jail administration and prosecuted in court for the same offense? - Correct Answers ✅Yes A sentenced inmate has lost good-time credit due to a violation of jail rules, but was not afforded by a disciplinary hearing. What constitutional amendment is impacted? - Correct Answers ✅14th A Muslim inmate has requested a special diet and special meal times during the month of Ramadan. The jail has refused the request. Which constitutional amendment is impacted? - Correct Answers ✅1st The U.S Constitution grants certain rights and freedoms, but which U.S. Code grants the right to sue government officials for committing constitutional violations. - Correct Answers ✅42-
statement from the fact finder noting the evidence relief on and the reasons for the disciplinary action. What is the primary difference between administrative segregation and disciplinary segregation? - Correct Answers ✅administrative- non punitive, disciplinary segregation-punitive What are some common examples of reasons for administrative segregation. - Correct Answers ✅high profile cases If an inmate has committed a minor infraction by willfully damaging his bed-sheet, and the inmate will be required to pay restitution for the cost of the sheet, does this case require full due process? - Correct Answers ✅yes An inmate who is accused of violating a jail rule claims that he cannot be punished due to his pretrial status. How should the jail officer proceed? - Correct Answers ✅take away his privileges How are most inmate grievances initiated? - Correct Answers ✅informal
Even if the grievance is not accepted, the inmate should receive a _______ _______ - Correct Answers ✅written response Any officer that attempts to hinder an inmate from utilizing the grievance process, or engages in any form of retaliation against an inmate due to their use of the grievance process may be _________ disciplined by their agency and/or ______ by the inmate. - Correct Answers ✅disciplined, sued When facing a lawsuit , if the officer was acting in accordance with his/her understanding of the law and agency policy, then the officer may use the "__________" defense - Correct Answers ✅equal protection Define sexual harassment. - Correct Answers ✅unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct What is the governing body that deals with these types of harassment? - Correct Answers ✅EEOC What actions constitute sexual harassment? - Correct Answers ✅any unwanted sexual behaviors
What is the Prison Rape Elimination Act? - Correct Answers ✅zero tolerance policy If the supervisor is the harasser, what steps should the employee take in reporting the harassment? - Correct Answers ✅chain of command If a coworker is the harasser, what is the first step in dealing with harassment? - Correct Answers ✅tell them to stop What actions should employers take to ensure that harassment is not happening in the workplace? - Correct Answers ✅sexual harassment classes, education What happens to a team when harassment is prevalent? - Correct Answers ✅sued, termination, criminal charges What are the definitions of stress and stressors? - Correct Answers ✅stress- the non specific response of the body to any demand made upon it stressors- event that causes changes to our overall health and wellness
What are the three stages or stress and describe each? - Correct Answers ✅alarm, resistance or adaptation state, exhaustion Name some examples of non-job related stress. - Correct Answers ✅bills, household duties List and describe the 10 major stressors that jail officers experience - Correct Answers ✅general stress, role definition, need for structure, personal safety, professional isolation, job related pressures, work load, interaction with inmates, job status, escapes What is the definition of burnout? - Correct Answers ✅physical or emotional exhaustion from long term stress What are the five stages of burnout? - Correct Answers ✅honeymoon, fuel shortage, chronic symptoms, crisis stage, hitting the wall What two methods do we use to cope with stress? - Correct Answers ✅positive, negative
When does the jail have the authority to refuse an arrestee? - Correct Answers ✅serious injuries, he/she has not taken their medication, extreme intoxication What are some conditions that might warrant medical attention for an arrestee? - Correct Answers ✅high blood pressure, serious injuries, detox What health concerns should a health screen questionnaire cover?
What OCGA code section makes it the duty of the officer to make notification to a consulate? - Correct Answers ✅42-4- What does CHRI stand for? - Correct Answers ✅Criminal History Record Information What documents are considered CHRI? - Correct Answers ✅fingerprints, OTN,UCN What is the penalty for improper handling of CHRI? - Correct Answers ✅15 years and/or 15,000 fine What is classification? - Correct Answers ✅it is a systemic way to arrange inmates into groups or categories for housing assignment according to established criteria What are the two basic factors used in the classification process? - Correct Answers ✅sex, charges What types of inmates may be classified as special concern inmates? - Correct Answers ✅disabled, elderly, substance abusers, cross-dressers, transgenders
There are three steps that you should take to prepare for an case going to trial. Describe them. - Correct Answers ✅A. Review of Original Report If you do not have a copy of the report that was made, then access a copy of the original report. Re-read the report to refresh your memory of the incident. More than likely it has been several weeks or months since the incident took place, therefore, review the report carefully. B. Meet with Prosecutor Schedule a meeting with the prosecutor to discuss the facts of the case and your testimony during the trial. The prosecutor will answer your questions concerning the trial process and what is expected of you during the trial. He may review and discuss physical evidence that will be presented during the trial. If this is your first time testifying in a trial, ask the prosecutor to demonstrate the questioning process so you will know what to expect. C. Review of Physical Evidence
During your meeting with the prosecutor, review any physical evidence that he/she plans to introduce at the trial so you are not caught off guard when it is presented. It may be necessary to revisit a crime scene prior to the trial to refresh your memory. Describe the roles of court personnel. - Correct Answers ✅A. The Judge The judge is the officer of the court. He/she is in control of the courtroom. The judge has different duties depending on the type of trial. If the case is going before a "bench trial", the judge is not only the officer of the court, but is also the jury. He: · listens to all the testimony · weighs all the evidence · decides if the elements of the crime have been met, and · determines the innocence or guilt of the defendant. · If the case is going before a "jury trial", the judge is the officer of court maintaining order during the trial by:
The jury is a panel of citizens selected initially by a random selection process, then interviewed by both attorneys and narrowed down to a panel of 12 to 14 jurors. E. The Court Clerk The court clerk is an administrative person to the judge. The clerk has varying duties depending on the court in which he/she works. The clerk may be the person that swears in all the witnesses. F. The Court Reporter The court reporter is the person employed to document all statements made during the trial. A court reporter may also be employed during a deposition. G. The Bailiff(s) The bailiff is charged with th
What are the important things to remember about the day of appearance in court or a disposition? - Correct Answers ✅Definition A. Attire B. Hair C. Punctuality D. Review Report E. Prosecutor