Unit One Flashcards
(10 cards)
Which of the following primary concepts of jails deals with corrections officers stationed inside a housing unit 24 hours per day?
(1.3.1)
Direct Supervison
The staff to inmate ratio in a correctional setting is:
1.3.2
1 to 48
What are the three primary jail concepts in Texas?
1.3.1
Intermittent
Podular indirect
Direct Supervision
_______ is a state agency for local law enforcement and county corrections systems within the state of Texas, and was established by the 59th legislature on September 1, 1965.
(1.1.1)
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
TCLEOSE
The statutory authority for the commission the establish rules that law enforcement agencies and corrections officers must follow is:
(1.2.2)
Occupations Code
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of TCLEOSE?
Administering licensing exams?
Developing and implementing curriculum?
Commissioning Peace Officers?
Maintaining the officer record-keeping system?
(1.1.1)
Commissioning Peace Officers.
______ rules are created to establish minimum standards relating to training and licensing, as well as to require the submission of reports and other information needed by the agency.
(1.2.1)
TCLEOSE
_______ is the regulatory agency for all county and privately operated municipal jails in the state.
(1.1.2)
Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
TCJS
Which is NOT a responsibility of the TCJS to write rules and procedures that establish minimum standards, inspection procedures, enforcement policies, and technical assistance for?
Construction, equipment, maintenance, and operation of jail faculties under its jurisdiction?
The custody, care, and treatment of inmates?
Programs of rehabilitation, education, and recreation for inmates confined in a county and municipal jail facility under its jurisdiction?
Licensing officers?
(1.1.2)
Licensing officers.
The TCJS was required by the legislature to provide consultation and technical assistance for what?
(1.1.2)
State Jail Program.
