TCOLE BASIC JAILER COURSE 2026
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ (2026/2027 UPDATED)
Plain/Rolled - Correct Answer -What are two types of impression recorded on a
fingerprint card?
Inking Plate/Cardholder/Printer's Ink/Roller - Correct Answer -What four pieces of
equipment are used for fingerprinting?
Rotated From the More Difficult to the Easy Position
(more specifically thumbs outward/fingers inward) - Correct Answer -In order to
take advantage of natural movement, how should hands be rolled when
fingerprinting?
Physical Problems - Correct Answer -When might different techniques be used
when fingerprinting?
Intake - Correct Answer -When will an individual inmate file be estsblished?
,Booking - Correct Answer -According to TCJS, when must an inmate be given an
opportunity to secure release?
Bond - Correct Answer -If applicable, what may an inmate arrange after booking?
4 hrs - Correct Answer -Following the completion of booking or within how many
hours of arrival must an inmate be given the opportunity to make a phone call?
2 - Correct Answer -How many completed phone calls shall a person be permitted
to make within 4 hours after arrival or after booking is completed?
Privileges - Correct Answer -Telephone call after booking are considered to be
what?
4 hours - Correct Answer -How many hours may an arresting agency detain a
person arrested for thre offense of 'Family Violence'?
48 hours - Correct Answer -How many hours might a magistrate extended but not
exceed when detaining a person arrested for a 'Family Violence' offense?
,Victim - Correct Answer -Prior to releasing a person with a 'Family Violence'
offense, a reasonable attempt must be made to contact who?
TCIC/NCIC - Correct Answer -this type of check should be performed during the
intake procedure
24 hours - Correct Answer -TCJS shall be notified of all escapes within how many
hours of an escape?
Inmate - Correct Answer -When recording property, the description of item should
be made in the presence of who?
Witness Refusal & Sign Receipt - Correct Answer -If an inmate refuses to sign the
inventory receipt, what should another officer or deputy do?
Color/Shape & Size/Identifying Characteristics/Serial Numbers/Visible Damahe,
Emblems/Design & Emblems - Correct Answer -What should be used when
describing an inmate's property?
, Jailer - Correct Answer -Who must sign an inventory/property receipt?
Record/Store - Correct Answer -The receiving officer shall carefully do what when
taking an inmate's property?
Large Amounts of Money/Suspicious Items - Correct Answer -What two things if
found in an inmate's property must you consult your departmental policy?
269.1 TCJS - Correct Answer -Per what code are inmate monies and commissary
accounts are to be handled by jail staff only?
Reciepted/Deposited - Correct Answer -How are monies recieved through the mail
placed on an inmate's account?
Type of Service/Frequency of Service/Procedure for Inmates Obtaining Items -
Correct Answer -What three things should a jail's commissary plan include?
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ (2026/2027 UPDATED)
Plain/Rolled - Correct Answer -What are two types of impression recorded on a
fingerprint card?
Inking Plate/Cardholder/Printer's Ink/Roller - Correct Answer -What four pieces of
equipment are used for fingerprinting?
Rotated From the More Difficult to the Easy Position
(more specifically thumbs outward/fingers inward) - Correct Answer -In order to
take advantage of natural movement, how should hands be rolled when
fingerprinting?
Physical Problems - Correct Answer -When might different techniques be used
when fingerprinting?
Intake - Correct Answer -When will an individual inmate file be estsblished?
,Booking - Correct Answer -According to TCJS, when must an inmate be given an
opportunity to secure release?
Bond - Correct Answer -If applicable, what may an inmate arrange after booking?
4 hrs - Correct Answer -Following the completion of booking or within how many
hours of arrival must an inmate be given the opportunity to make a phone call?
2 - Correct Answer -How many completed phone calls shall a person be permitted
to make within 4 hours after arrival or after booking is completed?
Privileges - Correct Answer -Telephone call after booking are considered to be
what?
4 hours - Correct Answer -How many hours may an arresting agency detain a
person arrested for thre offense of 'Family Violence'?
48 hours - Correct Answer -How many hours might a magistrate extended but not
exceed when detaining a person arrested for a 'Family Violence' offense?
,Victim - Correct Answer -Prior to releasing a person with a 'Family Violence'
offense, a reasonable attempt must be made to contact who?
TCIC/NCIC - Correct Answer -this type of check should be performed during the
intake procedure
24 hours - Correct Answer -TCJS shall be notified of all escapes within how many
hours of an escape?
Inmate - Correct Answer -When recording property, the description of item should
be made in the presence of who?
Witness Refusal & Sign Receipt - Correct Answer -If an inmate refuses to sign the
inventory receipt, what should another officer or deputy do?
Color/Shape & Size/Identifying Characteristics/Serial Numbers/Visible Damahe,
Emblems/Design & Emblems - Correct Answer -What should be used when
describing an inmate's property?
, Jailer - Correct Answer -Who must sign an inventory/property receipt?
Record/Store - Correct Answer -The receiving officer shall carefully do what when
taking an inmate's property?
Large Amounts of Money/Suspicious Items - Correct Answer -What two things if
found in an inmate's property must you consult your departmental policy?
269.1 TCJS - Correct Answer -Per what code are inmate monies and commissary
accounts are to be handled by jail staff only?
Reciepted/Deposited - Correct Answer -How are monies recieved through the mail
placed on an inmate's account?
Type of Service/Frequency of Service/Procedure for Inmates Obtaining Items -
Correct Answer -What three things should a jail's commissary plan include?
