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A prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one day to three years is known as a:
A prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of one day to three years is known as a:
Which of the following is a classification of a prisoner?
Which of the following is a classification of a prisoner?
Who is not a member of the Classification Board?
Who is not a member of the Classification Board?
Which of the following is not a security classification for inmates?
Which of the following is not a security classification for inmates?
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What is the term for a prisoner sentenced to a prison term of six months and one day to three years?
What is the term for a prisoner sentenced to a prison term of six months and one day to three years?
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Who serves as the Chairman of the Classification Board for Inmates?
Who serves as the Chairman of the Classification Board for Inmates?
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What is the term for a prisoner sentenced to a prison term of one day to six months?
What is the term for a prisoner sentenced to a prison term of one day to six months?
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A prisoner sentenced to a prison term of more than three years is known as a:
A prisoner sentenced to a prison term of more than three years is known as a:
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What is NOT a classification of a detainee?
What is NOT a classification of a detainee?
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Which of the following is an authorized disciplinary punishment for inmates?
Which of the following is an authorized disciplinary punishment for inmates?
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What is the purpose of a Classification Board for Inmates?
What is the purpose of a Classification Board for Inmates?
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What is the term for a prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of less than one day?
What is the term for a prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of less than one day?
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Who is a member of the Classification Board?
Who is a member of the Classification Board?
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What is the term for a prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of more than three years?
What is the term for a prisoner who is sentenced to a prison term of more than three years?
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Why is a Classification Board necessary in a jail?
Why is a Classification Board necessary in a jail?
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What is the main factor used to classify inmates in a jail?
What is the main factor used to classify inmates in a jail?
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What is one way to keep inmates safe?
What is one way to keep inmates safe?
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Why is it important to have a chain-of-command in a jail?
Why is it important to have a chain-of-command in a jail?
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When should an inmate be disciplined?
When should an inmate be disciplined?
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What is the primary goal of the disciplinary process in a jail?
What is the primary goal of the disciplinary process in a jail?
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What is the most effective way for shifts to communicate with each other?
What is the most effective way for shifts to communicate with each other?
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Why is inmate classification important?
Why is inmate classification important?
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What happens when inmate classification is not done correctly?
What happens when inmate classification is not done correctly?
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What is a consequence of not having a chain-of-command in a jail?
What is a consequence of not having a chain-of-command in a jail?
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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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