Part 1 Flashcards
(120 cards)
1
Q
Cells shall house from _ to _ inmates
A
1 to 24. J/S
2
Q
Dormitories hold _ to _
A
9 to 48 J/S 259.100/135
3
Q
Food passes dimensions
A
15” wide by 4 1/2” high, J/S 259.100/150
4
Q
Hot food temp
A
140*F. 1014.001/4.2
5
Q
Cold food temp
A
41*F 1014.001
6
Q
Cells contain not less than __ square feet of floor space for the first inmate and __ square feet of floor space for each additional inmate
A
- 18 J/S 259.100/135
7
Q
Temperature in all occupied areas
A
65 / 85*F J/S 259.100/160
8
Q
Warm water temperature shall be
A
100 / 120*F J/S 259.100/162
9
Q
Training of staff provided
A
Employment / quarterly
10
Q
The fire prevention and a fire hazard inspection check list shall be evaluated no less than each
A
Quarter
11
Q
The facility shall be inspected ____ by a local fire official
A
Annually 802:013
12
Q
Emergency back-up generator shall operate both __ and __ upon interruption of the primary electrical power source. And operate for a minimum period of __
A
Manual / automatic / 1 1/2 hour
13
Q
General smoke testing of the smoke management systems shall be tested in ___ and __ modes
A
Normal / emergency
14
Q
Artifical smoke shall be introduced into the space at __ times the volume of the space to be tested
A
2
15
Q
Smoke detection system shall alarm and initiate the smoke control and removal system within __ seconds of the beginning of smoke introduction
A
60
16
Q
Smoke management system shall be deemed to be controlling smoke migration if smoke does not migrate for a period of __ minutes
A
10
17
Q
Smoke removal shall be completeded in the space to be tested within __ minutes from the time of system activation
A
15
18
Q
Smoke management system shall be operationally tested
A
Quarterly
19
Q
All life safety equipment systems shall be __ of inmates
A
Out of reach
20
Q
At least __ self-contained breathing apparatus shall be available and maintained in or near s/c
A
1
21
Q
SPC __ inmates will be dressed in a paper uniform and will be observed at least once every __ minutes
A
2, 15
22
Q
Texas commission of Jail Standards should be notified of all escapes from a facility within __ hours
A
24
23
Q
records of all required life safety plans, drills and inspection of equipment shall be available for inspection by
A
The Commission
24
Q
Classification criteria shall not include
A
Race, Ethnicity or Religious Preference
25
Inmates of different custody level may participate together in
Work and Program Activities
26
Persons assigned to a detoxification cell shall be transferred to housing when?
they can care for self
27
Persons confined to a violent cell shall be reviewed and documented every
24 hours for continuance of status
28
Persons confined to an administrative separation shall be reviewed every
30 days
29
to be completed immediately on all inmates admitted for purposes of identifying any medical, mental health or other special needs requiring special housing
Intake Screening
30
A cell minimally contains
bunk, toilet, lavatory, table and seat. J/S
31
Custody reassessment shall be conducted within ___ days of the initial custody classification
30 – 90
32
Each jail shall check each offender upon intake into the jail against the Department of State
Health Services CARE
33
Inmates exhibiting behavior indicating that they are a danger to themselves or others shall be managed to such a way as to _____ the threat of injury or harm
Minimize
34
If restraints are determined to be necessary, they shall be used in a ____ manner, only for the prevention of injury, and not as a _______
humane, punitive measure
35
Restraints should restrict movement of an inmate only to the degree necessary to avoid ________
injurious behavior
36
decision to utilize a fixed restraint system shall be made by a Confinement ____ or higher Rank
Sergeant
37
Inmates shall not be restrained in a position or manner that would exacerbate any physical infirmities, nor shall they be restrained in a manner that would impair their ability to _____
Breathe
38
Placing an inmate in the restraint chair requires a minimum of ___ Officers
3
39
If inmate behavior after __ hours in the restraint chair remains unacceptable, a watch commander may issue a written order to extend the period by __ hours
4, 2
40
If inmate behavior after __ hours in the Portable restraint chair remains unacceptable, a watch commander may issue a written order to extend the period by __ hours
2, 2
41
Inmate should not be left in the emergency restraint chair for more than __ hours total
10
42
How many officers will be used in placing an aggressive inmate in a single cell?
2
43
All High-Risk inmates shall be escorted by _ Officers and be restrained with handcuffs and leg irons when outside their assigned housing area
2
44
Restraints shall not be applied to the wrists or legs of a pregnant inmates who is in labor, delivery, being transported to a medical facility or recovering from delivery unless
a supervisor has determined it is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the inmate
45
A _______ shall make the decision to remove the restraints
Confinement Supervisor
46
Food should be stored at least _ inches off the ground
6
47
An inmate in a restraint chair should receive medical care a minimum of every _____
2 hours
48
medical care in a restraint chair should include
changing position, exercising extremities, offering nourishment and liquids, offering toilet facilities, checking for medication needs, and taking vital signs
49
Persons in restraints shall be checked
15-minute
50
In no case shall an inmate be kept in restraints longer than
24 hours
51
Anytime an inmate is occupying the restraint chair and the door is opened, a minimum of _ Officers shall be present
2
52
Observation shall be performed at least every __ minutes in areas where inmates known to be assaultive, potential suicidal, mentally ill, or who have demonstrated bizarre behavior are confined
30
53
Confinement staff shall provide supervision of suicide precaution inmates to ensure visual observation of inmates on periodic intervals not to exceed ____
10 minutes
54
An inmate may appeal the action taken by the Grievance Board. The appeal shall be in writing to the Inmate Grievance Appeal Board within
5 days
55
An inmate may further appeal the Grievance Appeal Boards ruling to the Sheriff. The appeal shall be in writing within
5 days
56
The Sheriff, or his designee, shall respond to the appeal within ____. The decision by the sheriff or his designee shall be final
10 working days
57
Each inmate shall be allowed one hour of supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least __ per week
3 days
58
Inmates confined longer than __ days shall be allowed access to sunlight no less than __ hour weekly
10, 1
59
Food loaves may be substituted for regular meals for a period not to exceed __ days
7
60
Inmates in disciplinary separation shall be provided a shower every
other day
61
Mail received, no larger than
12 x 16 inches
62
Inmates shall be observed every __ minutes per jail standards
60
63
A _________ is used to track incidents and/or occurrences of any liable or criminal nature
Service number
64
Single cells are not less than __ from the floor to ceiling and __ wall to wall
8’, 5’
65
Multiple occupancy Cell hold _____ inmates
2 to 8
66
Emergency power equipment shall be tested at least _____ and the electric load transferred to the circuits _____
once each week, monthly
67
Trustees can work up to __ hours per week except during _______
48, emergency
68
As a Census, Inmates shall be physically counted by a corrections officer at frequent and regular intervals, no less than
once per day
69
Tent ridge height shall be __ feet above the floor Distance between furnishing shall be __ feet
7, 3
70
Distance between tents shall be __ feet. Max capacity of a tent shall not exceed __ inmates
16, 48
71
Maximum distance from any point in a tent to an exit shall not exceed __ feet
50
72
Temp building shall not be used in excess of __ years without review and approval by
3, the commission
73
All exit doors in a temp building shall have a min width
36 inches
74
Fence Minimum __ high, double has __ separation
12 foot, 10 foot
75
Key control - inventory, inspect and test all Emergency keys _____
Monthly
76
Overtime is approved by the
Watch Supervisor
77
Multipurpose rooms’ minimum of ___ square feet per 100 inmates
200
78
Exercise area less than 100 inmates, ___ Square feet Min
800
79
Exercise area __ Square feet per inmate for max number but not less than 1000 square feet
15
80
Individual recreation -not less than __ square feet
200
81
Inmate held in a Holding cell - no more than
48 hours
82
Seating benches ____ inches above floor
17 to 19
83
Seating benches not less than __ inches wide
12
84
Holding cell-seating benches no less than __ linear inches per inmate
24
85
Detoxification cell seating - _____ off the floor__ wide
8 inches, 2 feet
86
An SPC gown is required for ___ prisoners, and must be under constant supervision
SPC I
87
Cells and day room not less than __ from floor to ceilings and ___ wall to wall
8, 5’6”
88
Corridors not less than __ wide
4’
89
Bunks are __ wide and __ long
2’ 3”, 6’ 3”
90
1 Toilet per ___ inmates
1 per 8
91
1 Shower per ___ inmates
1 per 12
92
Showers size- ___ Square per shower head and not less than _ feet high
2’ 6”, 7
93
Privacy shields - __ above floor to __ high
15 inches, 5 foot
94
Hose connections shall not be more than ___ apart
100 feet
95
Lighting at mirrors and tables
20 Foot candles
96
Viewing of toilet and shower areas shall not be allowed except in ___ and ____ areas
Medical, special observation
97
Negative pressure cells __ per capacity of 100 or more inmates
1
98
Lockup-processing-unclassified inmates- no more than
72 hours
99
Dining - avoid concentrations of more than __ inmates
96
100
Door stop - Minimum _____ between leading edge of door and wall
6 inches
101
Cell doors shall be not less than ____ in clear width
28 inches
102
Cell doors shall be not less than ___ high
6 foot 8 inches
103
Illumination at exit signs
1 Foot Candle
104
Detention doors - Hollow metal doors shall be constructed of ____ steel inside the security perimeter
12 to 14-gauge
105
Plate doors shall be constructed of material not less than
3/16 inch thick
106
Inmate mattresses: raised perforated storage in the amount of per _____ mattress for capacity
5 ¼ cubic feet 25%
107
Inmate shall not be restrained in the restraint bed for more than
8 hours total
108
Violent Cells shall be equipped with a minimum ______ bench not more than __ above the floor
2’ 3” wide and 6’ 3” long, 8 inches
109
Inmate Grievance Plan shall provide maximum time limits not to exceed ____ with interim response not to exceed _____
60 days, 15 days
110
Holding cells capacity shall be determined by _____ and posted at the exterior of the cell
the amount of seating (24 linear inches per inmate)
111
Privileged Correspondence
Mail between inmate and attorney, legal aid courts, public officials ect. we do not open going out, check in front of incoming
112
Indigent Inmate Mail
Upon request , indigent inmates shall be issued postage and stationery (3 letters, 3 pages) inspect for contraband
113
Indigent Inmate Mail must be requested to receive every ___ days
7
114
Hygiene kits are issued every ___ days automatically to indigent inmates
21
115
SPC II inmates will be dressed in a paper uniform and will be observed at least once every _ minutes
15
116
All at-risk inmates are SPC I until such time as they have been evaluated by MHMR and the MHMR Caseworker has determined otherwise. An SPC gown is required for SPC I inmates. SPC I inmates must be under ______ .
constant supervision
117
SPC III inmates will be dressed in a regular jail uniform and will be observed at least once every _ minutes
15
118
All potentially suicidal inmates shall be ________ until reclassified to SPC status or evaluated by MHMR
under constant observation
119
Officers assigned to all special management units, where suicidal precaution inmates are housed, should physically inspect the units and conduct a face to face observation of each inmate at least every ___. SOP 908:004
ten (10) minutes
120
Activities such as arts, crafts, cards, dominoes, checkers, chess, and similar diversions should be considered as possible
nonphysical recreational activities
