CSO Training Questions with
complete solutions
List 8 ways which documentation may be used? - Correct answerA - identify
potential problems which officers or agency professionals may encounter as they work
with the probationer.
B - Provide information upon which other may act
C- Provide information to the Court.
D- Justify actions taken by ourselves and others.
E- Identify change in status
F- Make Recommendations to others (supervisors, treatment providers)
G- Formally document information or events
H- Make a request of the Court or Supervisor
14 principles of good documentations - Correct answer1 - Documentation
should be completed ASAP after the event.
2- All entries must be dated.
3- Keep your documentation brief and to the point
4- Do not back date an entry
5- Document all telephone calls and collateral contacts relevant to the case.
6- Use only approved abbreviations and acronyms.
7- Include only factual information
8-Never delete an existing electronic entry.
9- When handwriting an entry do not scratch out, erase, or use white out.
10- If handwriting use black or blue ink.
11- Sign all entries either by hand or electronically.
12- If filling out forms do not leave blank spaces.
13- When documenting know and follow the polices and procedures of your department.
14-If handwriting write legibly.
8 reasons why well kept chronological recordings are important? - Correct
answer1- Court expectations
2- Case Management
3- CJAD Standards
4- Accountability to the public
5- Internal Case Audits
6- Other Officers
7- Legal Liability
8- Probationer deserves accurate account of progress.
, 3 examples of information which should be documents in Chronological recordings? -
Correct answer1- Basic Information
2- Significant Events
3- Assessments and Interventions
remember to answer who, what, when, where, how and why
9 advantages of using a problem oriented record keeping system (PDAP). -
Correct answer1- Meets the requirements of CJAD Case management System
2- Is more efficient and saves time
3- Helps maintain consistency between officers and their departments.
4- Keeps records uniform
5- Helps maintain objectivity
6-Keeps record uniform
7- Gives document writer direction by focusing on the problems and solutions.
8- Ensures accountability for CSO and probationer alike
9- Records progress or lack or progress on the case plan.
Define the purpose of the PSI? - Correct answerThe primary purpose of the
PSI is to present the sentencing judge with information to consider about the offender's
life and character.
List 5 secondary purposes of the PSI? - Correct answer1- Gives the CSCD
some input into the decision of what will happen to an offender once he is placed on
community supervision.
2- Provides the supervision officer with a base of information that makes his supervision
of the offender more effective.
3- Assists the Correctional Institutions Division in Classification.
4-Assists the Parole Board in the Parole decision making process.
5- Provides information to assist other residential programs.
3 major procedures in the PSI preparation? - Correct answer1- Obtaining and
reviewing reports and records
2- Interviewing offenders and relevant parties
3- Organizing information and compiling the report.
Identify 6 PSI content areas required by law? - Correct answer1-
Circumstances of the offense
2- Amount of restitution
3 Criminal History
4- Social History
5- Proposed Client Supervision Plan
6- Military Service
complete solutions
List 8 ways which documentation may be used? - Correct answerA - identify
potential problems which officers or agency professionals may encounter as they work
with the probationer.
B - Provide information upon which other may act
C- Provide information to the Court.
D- Justify actions taken by ourselves and others.
E- Identify change in status
F- Make Recommendations to others (supervisors, treatment providers)
G- Formally document information or events
H- Make a request of the Court or Supervisor
14 principles of good documentations - Correct answer1 - Documentation
should be completed ASAP after the event.
2- All entries must be dated.
3- Keep your documentation brief and to the point
4- Do not back date an entry
5- Document all telephone calls and collateral contacts relevant to the case.
6- Use only approved abbreviations and acronyms.
7- Include only factual information
8-Never delete an existing electronic entry.
9- When handwriting an entry do not scratch out, erase, or use white out.
10- If handwriting use black or blue ink.
11- Sign all entries either by hand or electronically.
12- If filling out forms do not leave blank spaces.
13- When documenting know and follow the polices and procedures of your department.
14-If handwriting write legibly.
8 reasons why well kept chronological recordings are important? - Correct
answer1- Court expectations
2- Case Management
3- CJAD Standards
4- Accountability to the public
5- Internal Case Audits
6- Other Officers
7- Legal Liability
8- Probationer deserves accurate account of progress.
, 3 examples of information which should be documents in Chronological recordings? -
Correct answer1- Basic Information
2- Significant Events
3- Assessments and Interventions
remember to answer who, what, when, where, how and why
9 advantages of using a problem oriented record keeping system (PDAP). -
Correct answer1- Meets the requirements of CJAD Case management System
2- Is more efficient and saves time
3- Helps maintain consistency between officers and their departments.
4- Keeps records uniform
5- Helps maintain objectivity
6-Keeps record uniform
7- Gives document writer direction by focusing on the problems and solutions.
8- Ensures accountability for CSO and probationer alike
9- Records progress or lack or progress on the case plan.
Define the purpose of the PSI? - Correct answerThe primary purpose of the
PSI is to present the sentencing judge with information to consider about the offender's
life and character.
List 5 secondary purposes of the PSI? - Correct answer1- Gives the CSCD
some input into the decision of what will happen to an offender once he is placed on
community supervision.
2- Provides the supervision officer with a base of information that makes his supervision
of the offender more effective.
3- Assists the Correctional Institutions Division in Classification.
4-Assists the Parole Board in the Parole decision making process.
5- Provides information to assist other residential programs.
3 major procedures in the PSI preparation? - Correct answer1- Obtaining and
reviewing reports and records
2- Interviewing offenders and relevant parties
3- Organizing information and compiling the report.
Identify 6 PSI content areas required by law? - Correct answer1-
Circumstances of the offense
2- Amount of restitution
3 Criminal History
4- Social History
5- Proposed Client Supervision Plan
6- Military Service
