Which of the Following Statements Regarding Prisons Run by the TDCJ

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding prisons run by the TDCJ is true?

• A) A lack of air conditioning has led to prisoner deaths.
• B) Comfortable facilities and good food lead to many repeat offenders who want a place to stay.
• C) Corrections officers are always qualified,properly screened,and trained.
• D) Gang activity in the prison system has been largely eliminated.
• E) The annual turnover rate for corrections officers in state prisons is under 5 percent.

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