Mids Policy Test #4

1.

1 point

Refer to inmates by their proper names such as..

Inmate Smith

#46823, #79097

Mr.Smith or Mrs.Smith

Dirtbag, Perp,

2.

1 point

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

with people in or outside the jail, whether by phone, written word or word of mouth, in such a way so as not to reflect in a negative manner upon my agency.

to a jail environment that will keep the inmate involved in activities designed to improve his/her attitude and character.

to keeping the institution secure so as to safeguard my community and the lives of the staff, inmates, and visitors on the premises.

to each individual firmly and fairly without regard to rank or status or condition.

3.

1 point

In the event an inmate requests to confidentially contact a member of the administration...

A phone will be provided to the inmate to contact the concerned official at a pre designated time so as to prevent undue hardship.

A written notice will be provided to the concerned official and an appointment made to contact the inmate.

He/she will be given a sealable envelope in which a written communication may be sent directly to the official via U.S. mail.

A form will be provided and the inmate allowed to place the completed form into a locked box to be read by administration officials only.

4.

1 point

Verbal communication between staff and inmates .......

should always be conducted in a manner befitting an officer of the Sheriff's Office and frequent touching should be used as a means of personalizing the contact.

will be restricted to facility matters only.

Should be encouraged and sharing personal information improves officer/inmate relations.

will be professional and courteous at all times and nicknames are encouraged to be used where appropriate.

5.

1 point

The Jail Captain should visit each functional area of the facility including the inmate housing areas, at least.....

twice per week.

once per day.

once per week.

twice per day.

6.

1 point

Who is responsible for responding to inmate request forms?

The commissary officer.

The receiving pod officer.

All requests should be forwarded up the chain of command to be properly addressed.

The officer most capable of accurately responding to the request.

7.

1 point

Verbal Exchanges between officers and inmates should

provide personal information about your family and off duty activities.

be professional and non personal.

favor one inmate over others in the area.

include slang terms to curry favor with inmates.

8.

1 point

A format for receiving, considering and responding to ____________ will be used to ensure that inmate concerns and complaints are communicated and handled in an equitable and timely manner.

reasonable requests turned into the sheriff

trustee applications

letters of complaint and attorney request

formal grievances filed by inmates

9.

1 point

The shift supervisor will tour the entire facility ....

at random to catch subordinates who are derelict in their duties.

to sign logs and check the welfare of officers.

at least once each shift.

at least twice each shift.

10.

1 point

On a quarterly basis, the jail captain will assign each shift supervisor assigned to their respective shifts a minimum of _________ jail commission standards to monitor. Shift supervisors will ensure that all employees assigned to the housing posts are managing their respective areas in accordance with standards set forth by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

10

5

3

12

11.

1 point

Concerning "Structured Visits by Supervisors":
The occurrence of all structured visits will be documented. Logbooks, shift reports, or other appropriate formats will be used to record the date, time, and location of each visit.

True

False