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  • Two steps in handling requests skillfully are:
  • What is the maximum number of adults allowed for on-site visits?
  • When are the TVs turned on in the day rooms?
  • Which of the following is a dorm pod number?
  • On JMS, where can you find the inmate's bond information?
  • Which nerve is located on the back of the calf?
  • Which option shows the necessary information on an evidence seal besides D# and Case#?
  • Detention staff will not impose lockdowns as punitive actions. Which statement is correct?
  • What is the second adjective in the required demeanor?
  • Which offenses constitute a 72-hour lockdown?
  • For requests about out-of-county housing, which position is responsible?
  • Who is the point of contact for religious services, literature, and ministerial visits?
  • What is the round interval for indirect pods?
  • Rounds in dorms occur on what schedule?
  • The 8th Amendment guarantees which of the following?
  • If going to court, what is the earliest razor checkout time?
  • What pods does the upper north rover cover?
  • Which court is the highest in the United States system?
  • Which is the correct set of words used for M, N, O in the phonetic alphabet?
  • Who is the current ICO (infectious control officer)?
  • S, T, U in the phonetic alphabet used here are what?
  • What are the two types of contraband mentioned in the facility?
  • What symbol marks evacuation exits?
  • Which statement about a RED jumpsuit is correct?
  • What does the acronym DD stand for in the prohibited acts policy?
  • What is the disciplinary time for trafficking contraband?
  • In detention facility terminology, what does code black indicate?
  • Which document is the basis for our legal system?
  • What is the maximum sentence a deputy may impose a pod lockdown on an inmate?
  • In knife defense, the closest hand principle states that which hand should make the first movement?
  • What does the position of Core 1 cover?
  • Which of the following is NOT a level of resistance on the force continuum?
  • Inmate request routing for medical diets, problems or grievances about medical treatment should be directed to what?
  • Which offense carries a 25-day penalty?
  • Which category handles medical diets or grievances about medical treatment?
  • Which pairing correctly identifies V, W, and X in the phonetic alphabet used?
  • Which statement correctly reflects the wake-up time?
  • Code 3 corresponds to which type of incident?
  • Which landmark corresponds to the Jugular Notch?
  • Two methods of application of PPCT and the applicable control principle.
  • What is the latest time that the 1st shift may lockdown for shift change?
  • Which nerve is located on the top of the foot?
  • In IPC terms, which statement best describes 'Content'?
  • What is the per-order commissary limit?
  • How long are racked watch, unracked medical watch, and racked medical watches checked on and logged?
  • How many core values are listed under IDEALS?
  • How often should inmates in disciplinary detention be checked on?
  • How is an inmates knife stored in property when they come into booking?
  • What is the weekly commissary limit?
  • Which names correspond to the letters J, K, and L in the phonetic alphabet used?
  • If an assessment notes a sensation behind the ear, which nerve would be most closely associated?
  • If an inmate uses the telephone on Day 6, the next allowed use would be on which day?
  • For ministry visits, which method is available?
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a level in the force continuum?
  • What is the time limit for filing a grievance after an event?
  • The 8th Amendment restricts against what?
  • The 5th Amendment establishes what?
  • What is the limit on reading material per inmate?
  • How should an inmate in RED be escorted?
  • What are the phonetic alphabet equivalents for D, E, and F?
  • 10-23 indicates what status in radio terminology?
  • What is the gathering limit for inmates in the day room?
  • In the code set provided, what does 10-43 refer to?
  • Define the 3 components of acceptability for the PPCT system.
  • Which statement best describes the IDEALS acronym?
  • The 6th Amendment guarantees which rights?
  • To lock an inmate down, generate a report on which tab in JMS?
  • In radio terminology, what does the code 10-6 indicate?
  • When marking evidence seals, you mark it with what information?
  • Which code signifies a request to meet at the desired location?
  • In the given communication codes, which statement matches 10-6?
  • Which option correctly lists the front-to-back sequence in the relative positioning model?
  • When can inmates check out their razors and when must they be returned by?
  • In the phonetic alphabet used, what are the words for P, Q, and R?
  • Razor checkout is handled during which shift?
  • Which statement about direct pod rounds is true?
  • When discussing inmate manipulation, what are the three types of deputies, and which one should you strive to be?
  • Which nerve is described as located on the top of the foot?
  • When are dorms supposed to rack down on the third shift?
  • Which office manages requests for accessibility to inmate programs and notarization of documents?
  • Round intervals for direct pods?
  • Which nerve is located behind the ear?
  • Which nerve is located on the back/side of the thigh?
  • What items can an inmate take to religious service?
  • Content (In IPC terms) means:
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as part of the IDEALS core values?
  • J, K, and L on the phonetic alphabet correspond to which names?
  • Code green indicates which condition?
  • If an act is not specifically listed under federal law, which guidelines determine disciplinary detention times?
  • What time window is associated with the #2.5 Escort position?
  • Which nerve location corresponds to the clavicle notch region?
  • How many levels of resistance are defined on the force continuum?
  • Where should handcuffs be placed around on the wrists?
  • Are religious publications counted toward the reading material limit?
  • How often should inmates be checked on while on restrictive housing?
  • What is the first adjective in the required demeanor?
  • The range 0-4 used for restrictive housing steps implies how many total steps?
  • Inmates can be classified into 3 simple categories per direct supervision training:
  • How many inmate requests can an inmate have at a time?
  • What does rover 1 south cover?
  • Which locations are located in core 1?
  • Which of the following is a reason an inmate may wear a RED jumpsuit?
  • How often are suicide watches checked on and logged?
  • What is code orange?
  • Which of the following correctly lists the phonetic equivalents for S, T, and U in the local alphabet?
  • Under detention policy 103.02, which individuals should file additional incident reports?
  • What is the disciplinary time for battery/fighting?
  • Which set lists the three components of acceptability for the PPCT system?
  • In an emergency on the north side, which elevator is used?
  • Which nerve is located on the inside of the forearm?
  • Rack down times for chow service are at what times?
  • Besides legal documents, which item is allowed to take to the law library?
  • Asking yourself questions with the 5 W's, are good examples of what?
  • The 5th Amendment protects against which of the following?
  • The range of pods covered by rover 2 south is which?
  • Which role handles inquiries regarding money accounts?
  • What is the round interval for dorms?
  • Which of the following is NOT a main principle in knife defense transition?
  • Which of the following lists the locations found in core 1?
  • How is an inmate considered indigent?
  • How should a folding knife be handled when collected as evidence?
  • What is the disciplinary time for refusal to comply with a supervisor's orders?
  • When standing directly in front of an inmate, what position are you in?
  • Which statement is true about 30-minute watch checks?
  • Who is immediately above the Deputy in the detention chain of command?
  • When an inmate is placed into the restraint chair, how often should they be checked on?
  • Bond information for an inmate in JMS is found on which combination of tabs?
  • Where should handcuffs be placed around on the wrists? (Variant wording)
  • The frequency of personal laundry washing is best described as which option?
  • What demeanor should staff maintain when dealing with inmates?
  • In the phonetic alphabet list, which word represents the letter W?
  • Which of the following is NOT a knife wound type?
  • Which is the middle stage in the three stages of effective courtroom testimony?
  • When are telephones cut off?
  • How are on-site visits scheduled?
  • After booking, how long is the typical wait before a general physical exam is conducted?
  • In the given code set, what does 10-1 mean?
  • Who is in charge of replenishing anything in the bloodborne pathogen clean-up kit?
  • How can an inmate request ministry visits?
  • Complete the sentence: In partnership with the citizens of Sedgwick County, we will provide effective ________ ________ to all, _______ _______ _______ in an impartial, ethical and professional manner.
  • What is the limit an inmate may have on remote visitation?
  • Which of the following correctly lists the detention chain of command?
  • Which routing category is used for classification questions?
  • Which landmark corresponds to the nerve located at the bottom of the throat (upper, center chest)?
  • What does the 10-8 code indicate?
  • In PREA incident response, which action is the first step?
  • What are the cells used in booking for special watches?
  • What are the 3 stages of effective courtroom testimony?
  • What is the composition of the cell extraction team?
  • What is the disciplinary time for giving false information?
  • Lawyers are not allowed to bring which type of items to inmates?
  • What does code 4 indicate?
  • Which of the following is NOT one of the three inmate categories in direct supervision training?
  • In an emergency on the south side, which elevator is used?
  • Which of the following is NOT a PPCT principle of control to address resistive behavior?
  • Which code means to disregard?
  • Which JMS tab is used to initiate an incident report?
  • What happens if an inmate loses or destroys their ID band?
  • Which of the following is NOT a main principle to remember once the deputy attains the transition position in knife defense?
  • Who may conduct a body cavity search?
  • Which of the following matches the three act categories with their detention days?
  • What is the disciplinary time for sexual behavior directed toward staff or other inmates?
  • Which statement correctly describes permissible questions to verify a service animal?
  • Which watch types are included in the 30-Minute Check Requirement?
  • How many levels of control are in the force continuum?
  • If an inmate wishes to submit a grievance, how will they do that?
  • When must an inmate schedule remote visitation?
  • How long is property held at the detention facility before it is sent to P&E?
  • What does the 10-9 code mean?
  • Which nerve is primarily responsible for tongue movement?
  • In inmate status codes, 10-15 stands for which status?
  • What are the categories for prohibited acts?
  • Which of the following is a valid example of the six direct supervision skill 'Planning and Goal Setting'?
  • Which pods are covered by rover 1 south?
  • What is the disciplinary time for aggravated battery LEO?
  • Remote visitation operates on how many days per week and during how many daily windows?
  • What are the 3rd shift rules for the TVs?
  • In the phonetic alphabet, which words correspond to M, N, and O?
  • Which routing category would manage requests pertaining to commissary items?
  • How are evacuation exits signaled?
  • Which of the following is the second level of resistance on the force continuum?
  • What does a Code 5 indicate?
  • Which nerve is located on the back of the forearm?
  • What does the 10-3 code mean?
  • When evaluating a claimed service animal, which question may lawfully be asked?
  • When using force, an officer must show which factors?
  • What time are telephones turned on in the pods?
  • Which offense has the highest listed disciplinary time?
  • Which position handles grievances about confinement, including issues with meals?
  • What are the 5 types of courts in our legal system?
  • Which term describes a subject who is not cooperative at all?
  • Which are the direct pod numbers?
  • The protections against self-incrimination and double jeopardy are provided by which amendment?
  • Which nerve is located under the jaw bone?
  • How long will an inmate receive DD for refusal to comply with supervisor directives?
  • Which of the following represents the rack down times for the 2nd shift?
  • What does the radio 10-4 indicate?
  • When are inmates on DD allowed usage of the telephone?
  • If the booking kiosk rejects money from an inmate, who takes control of the money?
  • Which staff role handles medical billing inquiries?
  • How long will an inmate receive DD for behavior requiring a response team?
  • What does code red indicate?
  • When should a pat search be conducted at a minimum?
  • Objectively reasonable is a standard for 'use of force' set by which historic court case?
  • How often should suicide watch inmates be checked on?
  • Which term describes the isolation of inmates within a housing area as a disciplinary measure?
  • How often are inmates on DD checked on and logged?
  • Which statement is true about suicide watches?
  • In JMS, which tabs provide inmate charges?
  • How is a folding knife packaged as evidence?
  • In this detention context, what does the abbreviation DD stand for?
  • When calling any code, what must you do?
  • What does code blue indicate?
  • While standing in the 4-5pm or 7-8pm position on an inmate, what position are you in?
  • What are the phonetic alphabet equivalents for A, B, and C?
  • Which set of times correctly lists the remote visitation windows?
  • Which nerve is located at the bottom of the throat (upper, center chest)?
  • Adding meaning to feeling results in what?
  • When scheduling a pro-visit, you must go to what tab in JMS?
  • How many offenses listed in the inmate handbook constitute a 72-hour lockdown?
  • What is the maximum number of inmates allowed in the day room at one time?
  • Which of the following is a valid dorm pod number?
  • The lower north rover covers which pods?
  • For requests related to housing outside the county, which role is assigned?
  • What are the cost and time limits for on-site visitations?
  • Which code indicates a medical emergency?
  • What is the snack cart limits?
  • In core 1 security coverage, which option describes the area covered?
  • Who can authorize the use of a spit mask?
  • How many offenses listed in the inmate handbook constitute a 48 hour lockdown?
  • The position of rover 2 south covers which pods?
  • What colors of pen are regular deputies allowed to use?
  • How can an inmate request religious texts?
  • Which disciplinary action requires a response team?
  • P, Q, and R on the phonetic alphabet used:
  • Which nerve is located on the inside of the thigh?
  • Which three factors determine the amount of kinetic energy?
  • Which of the following is NOT a listed type of evidence/property?
  • Which items may an inmate take to court?
  • Which nerve is located on the back/side of the thigh?
  • If an inmate has classification questions, which office should handle them?
  • Code yellow indicates which condition?
  • What is the required return time for razors after checkout?
  • What is the maximum time a person can be held in jail before a bond is set?
  • In the phonetic alphabet list, which word represents the letter Y?
  • Which location is NOT listed as a place inmates may take property to?
  • Which of the following is NOT a listed knife wound type?
  • What is the disciplinary time for aggravated battery?
  • Name the 6 types of court appearances.
  • Which nerve is associated with the origin of the brachial plexus?
  • What does the 10-21 code indicate?
  • What does code 2 indicate?
  • Which items are allowed for an inmate to take to the law library?
  • Which offense results in a 30-day penalty?
  • An inmate approaches the desk and asks about his charges. How do you find that information in JMS?
  • What are the color codes used for mental awareness?
  • Which statement about money rejected at booking is true?
  • What are the rack down times for each shift?
  • Which of the following is a PPCT control principle?
  • Code 99 indicates which status?
  • Inmates on DD are allowed out for how long daily?
  • Code 99 indicates which status?
  • When is personal laundry washed?
  • Which of the following is NOT a dorm pod number?
  • Which nerve is located under the nose?
  • Per detention policy 103.02 regarding incident reporting, additional reports should be made by any personnel who:
  • Which nerve is located at the top of the back?
  • When must razors be returned to the pod deputy by?
  • 10-15 denotes which status in inmate codes?
  • G, H, and I on the phonetic alphabet correspond to which names?
  • For pod lockdowns, what does each offense carry?
  • Who coordinates inmate program access and notarization of documents as part of inmate requests?
  • Which of the following is part of the IDEALS core values?
  • What does the 10-22 code mean?
  • Which of the following is true about the upper north rover's patrol coverage?
  • Which nerve is located on the side of the neck?
  • How would you describe an inmate with less than five dollars on books?
  • 72 Hours equals how many days?
  • Which trio corresponds to A, B, and C in the phonetic alphabet described?
  • At shift change the oncoming deputy is to do what before they take control of the pod?
  • In the detention chain of command, who ranks directly below the Jail Administrator?
  • Which of the following is an indirect pod number?
  • In detention facility records, what does P&E stand for?
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of court appearance listed in the material?
  • Which nerve is located at the top/front of the armpit?
  • How many Deputies are on the cell extraction team?
  • Which role is responsible for routing inmate requests pertaining to commissary items?
  • What is the purpose of cell/building searches?
  • Which nerve is located behind the collar bone?
  • In the relative positioning model starting from the front, what label corresponds to the second position?
  • What does PREA stand for?
  • What does 10-15 refer to?
  • When is daily wake up?
  • What does 10-19 mean?
  • What does 10-23 indicate in radio communications?
  • Which location is NOT located in Core 2?
  • What is the fluid shock wave principle?
  • What are the five steps to correctly apply pressure to a nerve?
  • Which case informs factors for use of force legal justification?
  • Which pods are covered by the dorm rover?
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of court appearance?
  • Which would generally be inappropriate to ask about a service animal?
  • Which elevator is designated for emergencies on the south side?
  • Inmate status checks on the DD designation are conducted every how many hours?
  • What does a code 1 indicate?
  • What is the maximum amount of food that can be in a cell?
  • How often should medical observation watches be checked on?
  • Which pairing correctly identifies the Y and Z in the phonetic alphabet used?
  • Due process is established by which amendment?
  • Under the third shift TV policy, which setup is correct?
  • Which area does Core 2 cover refer to?
  • A prisoner reports a grievance about meals; which role should address this?
  • What color jumpsuit would a suicide watch inmate wear?
  • In radio terminology, what does the code 10-20 mean?
  • What are the three aspects of the set-up in inmate manipulation?
  • Which office manages inquiries about incoming mail and the facility's phone system?
  • What does 10-33 mean in radio communications?
  • When facing an inmate at their 1-2 pm or 10-11 pm positions, what is your position called?
  • Which pod is NOT listed as covered by the dorm rover?
  • How many steps are there for inmates on restrictive housing?
  • What are the unrack times for each shift?
  • Which nerve is described as located at the back of the calf?
  • What is the purpose of the palm-down technique in knife defense?
  • Which trio corresponds to D, E, F in the phonetic alphabet described?
  • Which items may an inmate take to court? (Variant wording)
  • Which list correctly names the six direct supervision skills?
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