Unit Thirtyone

Question 1

A visual, face-to-face observation shall be performed by corrections officers:

(31.1.1)

Answer 1

Hourly.

Question 2

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

(31.1.1)

Answer 2

Once per day.

Question 3

Of the following, which is not a form of inmate count? 
Regular?
Irregular random?
Off-count?
Informal random?

(31.1.1)

Answer 3

Irregular Random.

Question 4

TCJS rule 275.1 requires face-to-face observation of inmates at least every _____ and if suicidal or assaultive every _____.

(31,1,1)

Answer 4

Hour/30minutes.

Question 5

TCJS rule 275.4 requires one corrections officer on each floor where 10 or more inmates are housed, with no more than one corrections officer per _____ inmates.

(31.1.1)

Answer 5

48

Question 6

This type of head count is done at each shift change, when a prisoner is missing, and no fewer than 4 times a day.

(31.1.1)

Answer 6

Regular.

Question 7

This type of count is done when receiving or returning a group of prisoners.

(31.1.1)

Answer 7

Informal.

Question 8

This type of headcount is conducted after taking a regular count and the number does not agree.

(31.1.1)

Answer 8

Off

Question 9

According to TCJS 269.1 whose responsibility is it to establish a record system for detention that includes a daily record of the number of inmates in the facility?

(31.1.3)

Answer 9

Sheriff

Question 10

Documentation of inmates received and discharged in a _____ period must be maintained.

(31.1.3)

Answer 10

24 hours.

Question 11

The purpose for conducting headcounts is to.

31.1.1

Answer 11

Verify the number of inmates in the facility and to account for an inmate’s whereabouts or indicate their absence.