HSCO Unit 3 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
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HSCO Unit 3
HSCO Unit 3 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
Describe the administration of discipline (1) - Answer- an effective discipline system must be fair to inmates and officers
- must be fair to inmates by consistent application of rules
- must be fair to officers by the creation of rules that...
HSCO Unit 3 Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
Describe the administration of discipline (1) - Answer- an effective discipline system
must be fair to inmates and officers
- must be fair to inmates by consistent application of rules
- must be fair to officers by the creation of rules that are easily understood,
administration support to carry out the prescribed punishment
what should the discipline system meet (Cont 2) - Answer- the discipline system must
meet constitutional and other legal requirements
what does the punishment have to be towards offenders (Cont3) - Answer- the
punishment assigned to offenders is equal to the level of the violations
To be the most effective what should the discipline system allow(Cont 4) - Answer- to
be most effective the discipline system should allow for rewards and incentives for
proper conduct
Inmates must be advised of the facility rules in writing - Answer- Written inmate rules
shall specify prohibited acts or conduct, degrees of violations, and fundamental rights
that cant be suspended except in any emergency situation or other condition beyond
the control of the jail
what is the maximum sanction for rule violations - Answer- no more than 60 days for
violations arising out of one incident
what jail disciplinary actions are prohibited - Answer- jail disciplinary measures shall not
include corporal punishment, discipline administered by inmates, and withholding food
Whats the difference between admin seg and the time spent in admin seg - Answer-
being in admin seg is not the punishment, being placed in admin seg can be for various
reasons however the time spent in admin seg is the punishment
what is the minimum time period has after receiving a written notification of the rule
violation to prepare for the disciplinary hearing - Answer- 24 hours
describe the duties of the correctional officer during administration - Answer- 1)Establish
the identification of the escorting officer
, 2) ensure the escorting officer has secured all weapons before entering the intake area
3) make certain the escorting officer has the proper paperwork for admitting an arrestee
and that is completed correctly
4) evaluate the arrestee for immediate physical or medical problem that can complicate,
dekay, and/ or prevent the acceptance of the arrestee
5) conduct a search on the arrestee
- DO NOT ESTIMATE the value of items or assume you know what the object is made
off
- Money is counted and confiscated while the arrestee is present and secured, Inmate
signature is needed to complete inventory (if signiture cant be obtained the inventory
shall be witnessed by another staff person)
Describe the inmate classification system - Answer- a jails system of assessing the
inmates risks and needs
Risk - Answer- a measure of how dangerous the inmate is to himself/herself and to
others. Risk is also the likely hood the inmate will make an escape attempt.
what is the common criteria to evaluate risk - Answer- -Severity of jailed charge
- detainee or hold orders
- case status
- criminal history and / or possibility of additional charges during jail stay
- escape history
- discipline history during prior jail stays
-substance abuse
- age
- employment
- family ties
Needs that refer to the assessment of the inmates physiological and psychological well
being - Answer- - common criteria to evaluate needs
- medical condition
- mental health condition
- intellectual capacity
- history of current substance abuse
Describe the concept of admin seg - Answer- The act of confining an inmate to an
individual housing cell or designated housing unit, that physically separates the inmates
from general population for specified reasons other than a penalty, thereby prohibiting
physical contact between this inmate and general population
what would generally put an inmate in admin seg - Answer- -the inmates inability to
conform with established standards of behavior for general population
- the inmate poses a threat to self, others, or security of jail
- the inmate presents a need for protection as determined by the jail administration or
designee
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