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SOCE ( 1 OF 3 ) ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
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two main categories of valid identification - ANSWERS--automated
-manual
manipulation - ANSWERS-when an inmate attempts to get something he or she wants by influencing the officer or staff to do something they would not ordinarily do
deception - ANSWERS-lying to, misleading, tricking, or fooling another person
observers - ANSWERS-observe correctional officers who use inmate jargon, ignore minor rule infractions, play favorites, enforce rules for some and not others, or are easily distracted
cotacts - ANSWERS-supply information about the correctional officer's work habits, likes, and dislikes
runners - ANSWERS-usually the only paid members of the team because they must expose themselves to the correctional officer by asking for small items like candy, cigarettes, pencils, etc.
turners - ANSWERS-befriend the correctional officer and use the friendship to ultimately coerce the officer into engaging in rule infractions; least suspected by the correctional officer
pointmen - ANSWERS-stand guard when the correctional officer is in the process of granting illegal favors, violating institutional rules, or being compromised or harmed
stereotyping - ANSWERS-a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject
bias/prejudice - ANSWERS-a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is formed without reviewing all available facts or information
discrimination - ANSWERS-the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status
the four levels of law enforcement agencies within the united states - ANSWERS-- local
-county
-state
-federal
jurisdiction - ANSWERS-the types of cases in which the court can make decisions
number of Florida circuit courts - ANSWERS-
number of Florida county courts - ANSWERS-
correctional officer - ANSWERS-any person who is appointed or employed full time by the state or any political subdivision thereof, or by any private entity which has contracted with the state or county, and whose primary responsibility is the supervision, protection, care, custody, and control, or investigation, of inmates within a correctional institution
nolo contendere - ANSWERS-when an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment
values - ANSWERS-principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable; core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate a person's attitude and actions
ethics - ANSWERS-the moral principles that govern an individual or group
ethical behavior - ANSWERS-decision making based on ethical values, performed on a daily basis for personal and professional reasons
probation - ANSWERS-a court-ordered sentence that places a person under the supervision of a probation officer under specified court ordered terms and conditions as an alternative to supervision after incarceration
parole - ANSWERS-the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence
community control - ANSWERS-a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole
search - ANSWERS-governmental intrusion into a place where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy
probable cause - ANSWERS-a fair probability or reasonable grounds to believe that a crime was committed, based on the totality of circumstances
criminal act - ANSWERS-a violation of the law
felony - ANSWERS-any criminal offense punishable under the laws of this state by death or imprisonment in a state facility for a period exceeding one year
misdemeanor - ANSWERS-any criminal offense punishable under the laws of this state by a term of imprisonment for less than one year in a county correctional facility
instrumentalities of a crime - ANSWERS-anything used to commit a crime
fruits of a crime - ANSWERS-anything gained or obtained by committing a crime
evidence - ANSWERS-anything that proves or disproves a fact in a judicial case or disciplinary hearing
direct evidence - ANSWERS-`directly proves a fact without inference or assumption
circumstantial/indirect evidence - ANSWERS-based on an inference not on personal knowledge through observation and is presumed to be true
physical evidence - ANSWERS-material objects such as weapons, drugs, or money
testimonial evidence - ANSWERS-verbal evidence solicited from a witness, victim, or suspect
documentary evidence - ANSWERS-printed or written evidence such as a call out log, written property receipt, letter, or recording
chain of custody - ANSWERS-documentation of every individual who handled evidence as well as when, why, and what changes, if any, were made to it
reasonable force - ANSWERS-the type and amount of force that the officer reasonably believes to be necessary to overcome resistance
criminal liability - ANSWERS-occurs when an officer is found guilty of committing a crime
civil liability - ANSWERS-a responsibility for a wrongful act or the failure to do an act that an officer has a duty to perform that injures another person or damages property, and most often involves negligence
tort - ANSWERS-a civil wrong in which the action or inaction of an officer or entity violates the rights of another person
negligence - ANSWERS-failure to use due or reasonable care, in a situation where an officer has a duty to act, that results in harm to another
951.22 - ANSWERS-provides authority to county facilities in accordance with the Florida Model Jail Standards to establish policies and procedures relating to contraband
944.47 - ANSWERS-the introduction of contraband is a punishable crime
944 & 776 - ANSWERS-govern all use of force by a correctional officer
Chapter 111, F.S. - ANSWERS-acting within the scope of employment
Chapter 870, F.S. - ANSWERS-provides for the use of force in riots
interpersonal communication - ANSWERS-the exchange of ideas, messages, or information between two ore more people through speaking, writing, or behavior to affect some kind of action
nonverbal communication - ANSWERS-these behaviors may send strong messages and can include gestures, facial expressions, methods of eye contact, and posture, whether seated or standing
command presence - ANSWERS-projects confidence, poise, and a professional demeanor
verbal command - ANSWERS-an authoritative statement used to direct, influence, or give orders to a person, or group
courtesy - ANSWERS-being respectful when interacting with others and treating them in a dignified manner, regardless of their status, race, gender, appearance, or behavior
active listening - ANSWERS-giving full attention to what is being said and taking time to understand the message without interrupting
the primary method of communication for correctional officers - ANSWERS-the portable radio
squelch - ANSWERS-a circuit that suppresses the output of a radio receiver if the signal strength falls below a certain level
signals - ANSWERS-a system of communication using numbers that are preceded by the word "signal"
phonetic-alpha codes - ANSWERS-a system of verbal communication using the letters of the English alphabet only
ten or numeric codes - ANSWERS-a system of communication by which "10" precedes numbers that represent specific activities
report - ANSWERS-a permanent written account that communicates all available facts of an incident or event in a correctional setting
Incident Report - ANSWERS-used in many correctional facilities to report in detail any incidents involving inmates
Corrective Consultation - ANSWERS-used for minor disciplinary infractions, it details the counseling and corrective actions taken
Disciplinary Report - ANSWERS-provides a detailed account of the facts surrounding an inmate's rule violation
Use of Force Report - ANSWERS-completed any time force is used
Counts Form - ANSWERS-used to record inmate counts
Special Watch Form - ANSWERS-used to record activities of inmates under any type of special watch
Equipment Check Form - ANSWERS-used to record the location of all equipment at each post
note taking - ANSWERS-writing down brief observations or, if an interview, quotes from people involved
chronological order - ANSWERS-the grouping of recorded information by date and timeline of event occurrence
sorting information by category - ANSWERS-the grouping of recorded information into types
grammar - ANSWERS-the rules and guidelines that govern a language's usage and enable its users to have the same understandings of its sounds and symbols
sentence - ANSWERS-a group of words that contains a subject, a verb, and an object and that expresses a complete thought
sentence fragment - ANSWERS-a group of words that lacks a subject, verb, or object, or fails to express a complete thought
homophones - ANSWERS-words that are easily confused in use and spelling; they sound the same but have different spellings and meanings
format - ANSWERS-the way information is organized and presented
content - ANSWERS-relates to the significant facts of the incident
-self-induced
situational awareness - ANSWERS-a state of mental responsiveness; the knowledge and understanding of the totality of circumstances occurring around you at all times
positioning - ANSWERS-placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location to observe what is occurring in an area
posture - ANSWERS-holding your body in such a way to show your strength, confidence, interest and control
controlled behavior - ANSWERS-demonstrating confidence and control by avoiding such distracting behaviors as foot tapping, nail biting, and fidgeting
nuisance contraband - ANSWERS-any authorized item found in excessive amounts or altered from its original state that does not pose an immediate threat to the safety or security of the staff, inmates, and facility
hard/hazardous contraband - ANSWERS-any item that poses a serious threat to the safety and security of the staff, inmates, and facility
spiral search pattern - ANSWERS-usually used by one person; the searcher begins at a central point and moves in increasingly larger circles to the outermost boundary of the search area
strip/line search pattern - ANSWERS-usually used in a predetermined area by several people; the search area is divided into lanes that are searched by one or more people in both directions until the entire area has been examined
grid search pattern - ANSWERS-a variation of the strip/line search pattern; it overlaps a series of lanes in a cross pattern
zone/quadrant search pattern - ANSWERS-used for large areas; divide the area into four different sections and search
hazardous materials - ANSWERS-substances that when released may be capable of causing harm to people, the environment, and property
sensitive supplies - ANSWERS-supplies used throughout the facility for health, sanitation, or housing maintenance
security equipment - ANSWERS-any item or technology used to enhance or maintain protection, and to ensure safety
perimeter - ANSWERS-a secure area that surrounds a facility and is an element of security
NTA - ANSWERS-notice to appear
ROR - ANSWERS-release on recognizance
EOS - ANSWERS-end of sentence
901.211 - ANSWERS-strip searches
friction ridges - ANSWERS-a raised portion of the epidermis, consisting of connected ridge units
classification - ANSWERS-a management tool used by facilities to assign custody grades or security risk levels to inmates
minimum security level - ANSWERS-for inmates considered low risk; those who have adjusted well to being incarcerated, have a minimal criminal history with no violent charges in their history, or are currently charged with a nonviolent crime
medium security level - ANSWERS-for inmates considered moderate risk; those who have adjusted to being incarcerated in the past and have limited violence in their criminal history
maximum security level - ANSWERS-for inmates considered high risk; those who have serious and violent felony charges pending or pose a threat to the safety of staff and security of the facility
community custody grade - ANSWERS-refers to inmates who are eligible for placement at a community residential facility
minimum custody grade - ANSWERS-refers to inmates who are eligible for outside work assignments but not for placement in a community residential center
medium custody grade - ANSWERS-refers to inmates who are eligible for placement at a work camp with a secure perimeter but who are not eligible for placement in an outside work assignment without armed supervision
close custody grade - ANSWERS-refers to inmates who must be maintained within an armed perimeter or under direct, armed supervision when outside a secure perimeter
maximum custody grade - ANSWERS-refers to inmates who are sentenced to death
release - ANSWERS-the process by which inmates are discharged from a county detention facility or state correctional institution
