Unit Nine Flashcards
(15 cards)
According to TCJS all offenders shall be thoroughly searched for weapons or contraband:
(9.1.5)
Upon entry to jail and prior to booking.
Anything that is illegal in and of itself such as narcotics, or weapons and anything specifically forbidden to be possessed by an inmate is the definition of:
(9.1.2)
Contraband
A strip search should be performed:
9.1.5
When you reasonably believe it to be necessary to maintain the security of the facility.
A thorough _____ or _____ search shall be conducted on each offender upon entry to the facility and prior to booking.
(9.1.5)
Pat-down/Frisk
Searches for contraband should be:
9.2.2
Timed so that the inmates cannot anticipate them.
Cavity searches are based on:
9.1.7
Probable cause.
Chapter 46.05 of the Penal Code is entitled:
9.1.2
Prohibited Weapons.
Which of the following is NOT a prohibited weapon? Machine Gun? Switchblade Knife? Zip Gun? Knife with a blade over 5 1/2"?
(9.1.2)
Knife with a blade over 5 1/2”.
A person commits this offense if, while confined in a penal institution, he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a deadly weapon or possesses or conceals a deadly weapon.
(9.1.2)
Deadly Weapon in Penal Institution.
The examination of persons or property with the intention of finding evidence not in plain sight is the definition of:
(9.1.1)
Search
The proper method for verifying the gender of incoming inmates is:
(9.1.4)
Ask, observe clothed. observe unclothed.
Two guidelines for documenting discoveries of contraband items are:
(9.2.3)
Locating source of contraband and breaches in security.
One procedure during a search of inmates and their cells is to:
(9.2.4)
Shut off their water supplies.
Regular and irregular searches of the entire facility area for contraband shall be noted where?
(9.2.2)
In a permanent facility record.
For what purpose is it necessary to conduct cell searches?
9.2.2
For safety of officers, civilians, and inmates.
