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A prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one day to three years is known as a:

Insular Prisoner

Provincial Prisoner (correct)

City Prisoner

Municipal Prisoner

Which of the following is a classification of a prisoner?

Deputy Warden

Provincial Prisoner (correct)

Jail Warden

IWD Officer

Who is not a member of the Classification Board?

Jail Chaplain

IWD Officer

Jail Warden (correct)

Chief, Custodial/Security Office

Which of the following is not a security classification for inmates?

Ordinary Inmates Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a prisoner sentenced to a prison term of six months and one day to three years?

Provincial Prisoner Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as the Chairman of the Classification Board for Inmates?

Warden Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a prisoner sentenced to a prison term of one day to six months?

Municipal Prisoner Signup and view all the answers

A prisoner sentenced to a prison term of more than three years is known as a:

Not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a classification of a detainee?

IWD Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an authorized disciplinary punishment for inmates?

Transfer of confinement from one jail facility to another within the area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Classification Board for Inmates?

To classify inmates based on their sentence and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of less than one day?

Not specified in the text Signup and view all the answers

Who is a member of the Classification Board?

Chief, Custodial/Security Office Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of more than three years?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is a Classification Board necessary in a jail?

To maintain order and security in the jail Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor used to classify inmates in a jail?

Length of sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to keep inmates safe?

Segregate inmates on the basis of gang affiliations Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have a chain-of-command in a jail?

To have orderly operations and to establish decision-making responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

When should an inmate be disciplined?

When it is the second offense of the inmate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the disciplinary process in a jail?

To improve inmates’ behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way for shifts to communicate with each other?

Tell another jail officer on the next shift Signup and view all the answers

Why is inmate classification important?

To keep inmates safe Signup and view all the answers

What happens when inmate classification is not done correctly?

Conflicts arise between inmates Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not having a chain-of-command in a jail?

There is a lack of orderly operations and decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classification of Prisoners

A prisoner sentenced to a prison term of six months and one day to three years is known as a Provincial Prisoner.
A prisoner sentenced to a prison term of one day to six months is known as a Municipal Prisoner or a City Prisoner.

Security Classification for Inmates

High Risk Inmates, High Profile Inmates, and Radical Inmates are security classifications for inmates.
Ordinary Inmates is not a security classification.

Classification Board for Inmates

Each jail is mandated to establish a Classification Board for Inmates.
The Jail Warden serves as the Chairman of the Classification Board.
Members of the Classification Board include the Chief, Custodial/Security Office, IWD Officer, and Jail Chaplain, but not the Inmate’s Representative.

Disciplinary Punishment for Inmates

Authorized disciplinary punishment for inmates includes Transfer of confinement from one jail facility to another within the area.
Other disciplinary actions include Keeping inmates safe, Segregating inmates on the basis of gang affiliations, and Classifying inmates by origin.

Importance of Chain-of-Command

The chain-of-command is important to have orderly operations and to establish decision-making responsibilities.
It is also important for communications and to have a rank structure.

Disciplining Process in the Jail

The goal of disciplining process in the jail is to improve inmates’ behavior.
An inmate should be disciplined when all the facts have been gathered, and not in the presence of other inmates or immediately.

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