BCOT Exam|292 Questions and Answers |
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Once charged, when must an employee report the offense to their
supervisor/manager? - -immediately upon returning to work or within 24
hours, whichever is sooner.
-What are the 3 main examples of motor vehicle offenses that may result in
immediate suspension or revocation of the employees drivers license? - -
DWI,
DUI,
Speeding 55 MPH and over 15 MPH over the posted speed limit
-Name 5 different type of "Formal notice" - -arrest,
detention,
citation,
criminal summons,
civil summons,
permanent restraining order,
warrant for arrest,
order for arrest,
bill of information,
notice from DMV,
order to show cause
-If a certified officer is convicted of a misdemeanor offense while employed
as a criminal justice officer, how long can their criminal justice certification
be suspended? - -3 years
-from the CJ administrative code, "convicted" or "conviction" means what?
(3 things) - -verdict or finding of guilty, plea of guilty, plea of no contest/nolo
contendere
-although the DPS Personnel notifies the Criminal Justice Division of certified
employees criminal offenses, who is ultimately responsible for reporting? - -
the certified officer is responsible to ensure the criminal offenses are
reported to the CJSD
-define "integrity" in ancient times - -Integrity is the putting on of armor,
building completeness, wholeness in character
-the word "ethics" comes from what greek and latin term? - -greek for
"character" and latin for "customs"
, -Under the secretary of Public safety, what is the responsibility of OSI? - -
oversees and conducts administrative investigations and administers the
disciplinary process to ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent,
technically accurate, and comply with the state agency policies.
-every employee of NCDPS shall have the affirmation obligation to report,
directly and WITHOUT UNDUE DELAY any and all information concerning
conduct which the know or should reasonably know to involve corrupt or
other criminal activity or conflict of interest - -Obligation to Report
-the CONSCIOUS OR RECKLESS DISREGARD of the consequences of ones
acts or omissions - -Deliberate Indifference
-what are the 2 leading issues resulting in employe misconduct? - -Undue
Familiarity and Social Media/Inappropriate Use of State Computers
-What are some challenges of decision making? - -peer pressure,
the stress of the workplace,
personal challenges such as financial problems, marital problems, etc.
-when may an officer use DEADLY FORCE - -prevent escape of a convicted
felon
prevent or stop a life threatening assault on themselves or another person,
prevent escape of a pre-trial detainee awaiting felony charges
-when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE - -to solely protect state
property or ensure compliance with a lawful order that does not implicate
personal safety
-when may an officer NOT use DEADLY FORCE when dealing with ESCAPES -
-against a misdemeanor escapee,
pretrial detainee awaiting misdemeanor charges,
-when is DEADLY FORCE authorized for an inmate with a misdemeanor? - -
where there is imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury presented
-what faith groups are listed under the Prisons Religion Practices Guide and
Reference Manual? - -American Indian,
aquarian christine curch universal,
asatru,
assemblies of yahweh,
buddhism,
christian,
hindu,
Hebrew israelite,
house of yahweh,
-where do most civil action lawsuits take place? - -federal court
-when is an employee allowed defense by the Attorney Generals office? - -
when an employee has acted in accordance with DPS policy and procedures
-what four cases is REASONABLE FORCE authorized? - -prevent escape of an
inmate
ensure compliance of a lawful order
protect property
return an escapee to custody
-what two cases are used as measure to determine the appropriate use of
force by a correctional officer? - -Wilkins vs. Gaddy
Whitley vs. Albers
-Define "Deadly Force" - -the degree of force, which would tend to result in
death or serious bodily injury
-explain the circumstances when it is necessary to file a Use of Force Report
and an Incident Report - -any time it is necessary to compel an inmate to do
something by using any amount of force (hands, chemical agent, baton)
-what form is attached to the Use of Force Report by all witnesses? - -DC-
138B
-What also must be completed after any Use of Force Report? - -Medical
Screening
-what condition must exist if you are searching for an inmate who crosses
state lines? - -you must be in "hot pursuit"
the inmate must be a felon
misdemeanant who is an immediate risk to life
-define "hot pursuit" - -you must have the inmate in sight or be on a hot
trail
-what is the state policy on reprisals? - -no reprisals shall be taken against
any inmate or staff member for a no good faith use of or participation in the
grievance procedure
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