Mids Policy Test #2

1.

1 point

According to the list of Texas Jail GENERAL ORDERS (#VIII), "Do not lie, cheat, or steal, ......."

and report those who do.

or fraternize with inmates in your charge.

or tolerate anyone who does.

and keep to the Pirate code.

2.

1 point

The Randall County Jail building is built with what operational concept in mind?

Indirect Supervision Podular Design

Direct Supervision Podular Design

Indirect Supervision Linear Design

Direct Supervision Linear Design

3.

1 point

In the Introduction portion of the Red Manual is the Randall County Jail Objective Statements. There are four listed objectives there.
Which of the following is NOT a listed objective?

Consistent Improvement and Professional Development.

Deterrence, Detection, and Investigation of Criminal Activity.

Compliance with Ethical Standards and Professionalism.

Protection of Life and Property.

Maintenance of Public Order.

4.

1 point

In those cases where someone who is not your supervisor, Jail Lieutenant, or the Sheriff, gives you a direct or verbal order or command, it is the responsibility of the correction officer receiving the order or instruction to verify the order or through their post orders or supervisor,..........

while complying with the order or instruction.

before complying with the order or instruction.

unless you really need a break.

after complying with the order or instruction.

5.

1 point

Code of Ethics for Jail Officers and Employees states "On the job I promise to:
1. TAKE...

Advantage of the institution so as to safeguard my community and the lives of the staff, inmates and visitors.

A positive demeanor when confronted with stressful situations of scorn, ridicule, danger, and/or chaos.

Advantage of all education and training opportunities designed to assist me to become a more competent officer.

And be quiet when I observe wrongdoing.

6.

1 point

Corrections officers being relieved will never leave a post until....

instructed to do so by the cluster control operator.

instructed to do so by the other officers who are leaving.

instructed to do so by the time clock.

instructed to do so by the relief officer.

7.

1 point

Does the Policy Manual require you to follow Direct orders or instructions given to you by any supervisor that would otherwise be unlawful or unethical?

Yes.

No. (Unless I agree that it's not too unlawful or unethical.)

Yes. (If I agree that the action is appropriate.)

No.

8.

1 point

"Not every situation is foreseeable. It is important for jailers and other employees to know and understand the procedures that apply in particular situations. When faced with a dilemma, ask and answer..."

Who saw it and will they talk?

What would the Sheriff say about the liability in this?

What would Jesus do?

What would the Sheriff want me to do in this case?

9.

1 point

In the "Orders and Instructions" section of the Introduction, it states, "Orders will be given in the following forms:"
What are the forms of orders listed there?

General Orders, Special Orders, Procedures, Post Orders, Direct or Verbal Orders.

Compliance Orders, Post Orders, Pre Orders, Verbal Orders

General Orders, Special Orders, Direct Orders, Meal Orders, Weapon Orders

General Orders, Court Orders, Direct Orders, Special Orders, Weapon Orders

10.

1 point

On what type of Order or Instruction would you find a "Statement of penalogical interest?"

General Orders

Post Orders

Procedures

Direct or Verbal Orders

Special Orders

11.

1 point

"Post orders are sometimes referred to as....."

Instruction Manuals

Operational Handouts

Job Descriptions

Snitch Books