OPOTA EXAM
1. Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question
Answer A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test
question
2. Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training
Answer To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public
3. List a peace officer's main goals
Answer - Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
4. Explain items to consider when exercising discretion
Answer - Use sound judgment to determine which laws are to be formally enforced
,- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy without arrest or citation
5. Explain the factors necessary for the commission of crime
Answer Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior
Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
6. State the core concepts of community policing
Answer -partnership between community and police
-crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
7. Considerations for off duty situations
Answer Behavior - social media, uphold ethics Situational Awareness- be alert, pre
plan, ott duty weapon policy, be a good witness
8. State the purpose of Bill of Rights
Answer protect a individual's freedoms
,-prevent government from interfering in protected rights
9. Describe the major components of the criminal justice system
Answer Law Enforcement Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence, Impose sentences
Corrections - supervise ottender
10. Goals of Sentencing
Answer -protect society
-punish ottender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
11. Recognize the tenets of the Below 100
Answer -wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
, -WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
12. Lawful
Answer defined by laws and standards
13. Criminal Law
Answer identifies what actions are prohibited
14. Rules of Agency
Answer Administrative rules, general orders
15. Constitutional Law
Answer amendments
16. Police Legitimacy
Answer exists when the public view the police as authorized to exercise power in order to maintain
social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in community
1. Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question
Answer A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test
question
2. Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training
Answer To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public
3. List a peace officer's main goals
Answer - Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
4. Explain items to consider when exercising discretion
Answer - Use sound judgment to determine which laws are to be formally enforced
,- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy without arrest or citation
5. Explain the factors necessary for the commission of crime
Answer Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior
Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
6. State the core concepts of community policing
Answer -partnership between community and police
-crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
7. Considerations for off duty situations
Answer Behavior - social media, uphold ethics Situational Awareness- be alert, pre
plan, ott duty weapon policy, be a good witness
8. State the purpose of Bill of Rights
Answer protect a individual's freedoms
,-prevent government from interfering in protected rights
9. Describe the major components of the criminal justice system
Answer Law Enforcement Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence, Impose sentences
Corrections - supervise ottender
10. Goals of Sentencing
Answer -protect society
-punish ottender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
11. Recognize the tenets of the Below 100
Answer -wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
, -WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
12. Lawful
Answer defined by laws and standards
13. Criminal Law
Answer identifies what actions are prohibited
14. Rules of Agency
Answer Administrative rules, general orders
15. Constitutional Law
Answer amendments
16. Police Legitimacy
Answer exists when the public view the police as authorized to exercise power in order to maintain
social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in community
