Part 1 Flashcards

1
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Cells shall house from _ to _ inmates

A

1 to 24. J/S

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2
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Dormitories hold _ to _

A

9 to 48 J/S 259.100/135

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3
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Food passes dimensions

A

15” wide by 4 1/2” high, J/S 259.100/150

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4
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Hot food temp

A

140*F. 1014.001/4.2

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5
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Cold food temp

A

41*F 1014.001

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6
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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
  1. 18 J/S 259.100/135
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7
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Temperature in all occupied areas

A

65 / 85*F J/S 259.100/160

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8
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Warm water temperature shall be

A

100 / 120*F J/S 259.100/162

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9
Q

Training of staff provided

A

Employment / quarterly

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10
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The fire prevention and a fire hazard inspection check list shall be evaluated no less than each

A

Quarter

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11
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The facility shall be inspected ____ by a local fire official

A

Annually 802:013

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12
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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

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13
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General smoke testing of the smoke management systems shall be tested in ___ and __ modes

A

Normal / emergency

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14
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Artifical smoke shall be introduced into the space at __ times the volume of the space to be tested

A

2

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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

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16
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Smoke management system shall be deemed to be controlling smoke migration if smoke does not migrate for a period of __ minutes

A

10

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17
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Smoke removal shall be completeded in the space to be tested within __ minutes from the time of system activation

A

15

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18
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Smoke management system shall be operationally tested

A

Quarterly

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19
Q

All life safety equipment systems shall be __ of inmates

A

Out of reach

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20
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At least __ self-contained breathing apparatus shall be available and maintained in or near s/c

A

1

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21
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SPC __ inmates will be dressed in a paper uniform and will be observed at least once every __ minutes

A

2, 15

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22
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Texas commission of Jail Standards should be notified of all escapes from a facility within __ hours

A

24

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23
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records of all required life safety plans, drills and inspection of equipment shall be available for inspection by

A

The Commission

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24
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Classification criteria shall not include

A

Race, Ethnicity or Religious Preference

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25
Q

Inmates of different custody level may participate together in

A

Work and Program Activities

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26
Q

Persons assigned to a detoxification cell shall be transferred to housing when?

A

they can care for self

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27
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Persons confined to a violent cell shall be reviewed and documented every

A

24 hours for continuance of status

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28
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Persons confined to an administrative separation shall be reviewed every

A

30 days

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29
Q

to be completed immediately on all inmates admitted for purposes of identifying any medical, mental health or other special needs requiring special housing

A

Intake Screening

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30
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A cell minimally contains

A

bunk, toilet, lavatory, table and seat. J/S

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31
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Custody reassessment shall be conducted within ___ days of the initial custody classification

A

30 – 90

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32
Q

Each jail shall check each offender upon intake into the jail against the Department of State

A

Health Services CARE

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33
Q

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

A

Minimize

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34
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If restraints are determined to be necessary, they shall be used in a ____ manner, only for the prevention of injury, and not as a _______

A

humane, punitive measure

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35
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Restraints should restrict movement of an inmate only to the degree necessary to avoid ________

A

injurious behavior

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36
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decision to utilize a fixed restraint system shall be made by a Confinement ____ or higher Rank

A

Sergeant

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37
Q

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 _____

A

Breathe

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38
Q

Placing an inmate in the restraint chair requires a minimum of ___ Officers

A

3

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39
Q

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

A

4, 2

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40
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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

A

2, 2

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41
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Inmate should not be left in the emergency restraint chair for more than __ hours total

A

10

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42
Q

How many officers will be used in placing an aggressive inmate in a single cell?

A

2

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43
Q

All High-Risk inmates shall be escorted by _ Officers and be restrained with handcuffs and leg irons when outside their assigned housing area

A

2

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44
Q

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

a supervisor has determined it is necessary to ensure the safety and security of the inmate

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45
Q

A _______ shall make the decision to remove the restraints

A

Confinement Supervisor

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46
Q

Food should be stored at least _ inches off the ground

A

6

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47
Q

An inmate in a restraint chair should receive medical care a minimum of every _____

A

2 hours

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48
Q

medical care in a restraint chair should include

A

changing position, exercising extremities, offering nourishment and liquids, offering toilet facilities, checking for medication needs, and taking vital signs

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49
Q

Persons in restraints shall be checked

A

15-minute

50
Q

In no case shall an inmate be kept in restraints longer than

A

24 hours

51
Q

Anytime an inmate is occupying the restraint chair and the door is opened, a minimum of _ Officers shall be present

A

2

52
Q

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

A

30

53
Q

Confinement staff shall provide supervision of suicide precaution inmates to ensure visual observation of inmates on periodic intervals not to exceed ____

A

10 minutes

54
Q

An inmate may appeal the action taken by the Grievance Board. The appeal shall be in writing to the Inmate Grievance Appeal Board within

A

5 days

55
Q

An inmate may further appeal the Grievance Appeal Boards ruling to the Sheriff. The appeal shall be in writing within

A

5 days

56
Q

The Sheriff, or his designee, shall respond to the appeal within ____. The decision by the sheriff or his designee shall be final

A

15 working days

57
Q

Each inmate shall be allowed one hour of supervised physical exercise or physical recreation at least __ per week

A

3 days

58
Q

Inmates confined longer than __ days shall be allowed access to sunlight no less than __ hour weekly

A

10, 1

59
Q

Food loaves may be substituted for regular meals for a period not to exceed __ days

A

7

60
Q

Inmates in disciplinary separation shall be provided a shower every

A

other day

61
Q

Mail received, no larger than

A

12 x 16 inches

62
Q

Inmates shall be observed every __ minutes per jail standards

A

60

63
Q

A _________ is used to track incidents and/or occurrences of any liable or criminal nature

A

Service number

64
Q

Single cells are not less than __ from the floor to ceiling and __ wall to wall

A

8’, 5’

65
Q

Multiple occupancy Cell hold _____ inmates

A

2 to 8

66
Q

Emergency power equipment shall be tested at least _____ and the electric load transferred to the circuits _____

A

once each week, monthly

67
Q

Trustees can work up to __ hours per week except during _______

A

48, emergency

68
Q

As a Census, Inmates shall be physically counted by a corrections officer at frequent and regular intervals, no less than

A

once per day

69
Q

Tent ridge height shall be __ feet above the floor Distance between furnishing shall be __ feet

A

7, 3

70
Q

Distance between tents shall be __ feet. Max capacity of a tent shall not exceed __ inmates

A

16, 48

71
Q

Maximum distance from any point in a tent to an exit shall not exceed __ feet

A

50

72
Q

Temp building shall not be used in excess of __ years without review and approval by

A

3, the commission

73
Q

All exit doors in a temp building shall have a min width

A

36 inches

74
Q

Fence Minimum __ high, double has __ separation

A

12 foot, 10 foot

75
Q

Key control - inventory, inspect and test all Emergency keys _____

A

Monthly

76
Q

Overtime is approved by the

A

Watch Supervisor

77
Q

Multipurpose rooms’ minimum of ___ square feet per 100 inmates

A

200

78
Q

Exercise area less than 100 inmates, ___ Square feet Min

A

800

79
Q

Exercise area __ Square feet per inmate for max number but not less than 1000 square feet

A

15

80
Q

Individual recreation -not less than __ square feet

A

200

81
Q

Inmate held in a Holding cell - no more than

A

48 hours

82
Q

Seating benches ____ inches above floor

A

17 to 19

83
Q

Seating benches not less than __ inches wide

A

12

84
Q

Holding cell-seating benches no less than __ linear inches per inmate

A

24

85
Q

Detoxification cell seating - _____ off the floor__ wide

A

8 inches, 2 feet

86
Q

An SPC gown is required for ___ prisoners, and must be under constant supervision

A

SPC I

87
Q

Cells and day room not less than __ from floor to ceilings and ___ wall to wall

A

8, 5’6”

88
Q

Corridors not less than __ wide

A

4’

89
Q

Bunks are __ wide and __ long

A

2’ 3”, 6’ 3”

90
Q

1 Toilet per ___ inmates

A

1 per 8

91
Q

1 Shower per ___ inmates

A

1 per 12

92
Q

Showers size- ___ Square per shower head and not less than _ feet high

A

2’ 6”, 7

93
Q

Privacy shields - __ above floor to __ high

A

15 inches, 5 foot

94
Q

Hose connections shall not be more than ___ apart

A

100 feet

95
Q

Lighting at mirrors and tables

A

20 Foot candles

96
Q

Viewing of toilet and shower areas shall not be allowed except in ___ and ____ areas

A

Medical, special observation

97
Q

Negative pressure cells __ per capacity of 100 or more inmates

A

1

98
Q

Lockup-processing-unclassified inmates- no more than

A

72 hours

99
Q

Dining - avoid concentrations of more than __ inmates

A

96

100
Q

Door stop - Minimum _____ between leading edge of door and wall

A

6 inches

101
Q

Cell doors shall be not less than ____ in clear width

A

28 inches

102
Q

Cell doors shall be not less than ___ high

A

6 foot 8 inches

103
Q

Illumination at exit signs

A

1 Foot Candle

104
Q

Detention doors - Hollow metal doors shall be constructed of ____ steel inside the security perimeter

A

12 to 14-gauge

105
Q

Plate doors shall be constructed of material not less than

A

3/16 inch thick

106
Q

Inmate mattresses: raised perforated storage in the amount of per _____ mattress for capacity

A

5 ¼ cubic feet 25%

107
Q

Inmate shall not be restrained in the restraint bed for more than

A

8 hours total

108
Q

Violent Cells shall be equipped with a minimum ______ bench not more than __ above the floor

A

2’ 3” wide and 6’ 3” long, 8 inches

109
Q

Inmate Grievance Plan shall provide maximum time limits not to exceed ____ with interim response not to exceed _____

A

60 days, 15 days

110
Q

Holding cells capacity shall be determined by _____ and posted at the exterior of the cell

A

the amount of seating (24 linear inches per inmate)

111
Q

Privileged Correspondence

A

Mail between inmate and attorney, legal aid courts, public officials ect. we do not open going out, check in front of incoming

112
Q

Indigent Inmate Mail

A

Upon request , indigent inmates shall be issued postage and stationery (3 letters, 3 pages) inspect for contraband

113
Q

Indigent Inmate Mail must be requested to receive every ___ days

A

7

114
Q

Hygiene kits are issued every ___ days automatically to indigent inmates

A

21

115
Q

SPC II inmates will be dressed in a paper uniform and will be observed at least once every _ minutes

A

15

116
Q

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 ______ .

A

constant supervision

117
Q

SPC III inmates will be dressed in a regular jail uniform and will be observed at least once every _ minutes

A

15

118
Q

All potentially suicidal inmates shall be ________ until reclassified to SPC status or evaluated by MHMR

A

under constant observation

119
Q

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

A

ten (10) minutes

120
Q

Activities such as arts, crafts, cards, dominoes, checkers, chess, and similar diversions should be considered as possible

A

nonphysical recreational activities