Values are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be
factual
Bribery corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly
to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any
pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence
the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public
servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation
of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a specified
length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly
use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may be
within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege,
benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to
accept punishment
Prosecution presents the government's case
Hostile work environment a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based
on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases
Judge is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought before
the court.
,Court administrator is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not believe
to be true.
Discrimination is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age,
religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor in
determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch—
one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the decisions
of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional
and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional amendment. The
most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise questions of constitutional
interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities These facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are completed or
until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition
on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short-term detention
(a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center Juvenile suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial detention.
Prisons (federal and state) are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers are the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical, education
aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill offenders
Parole is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the
inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation
officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms
(ATF) and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability
of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets.
Florida Supreme Court The highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are
appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death sentences
and appeals from lower state courts.
,Years to get hired 4
Vertical Communication the information that flows down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of the
organization
Law enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
Court system is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer • be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a
false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United
States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or
full-time sworn officer position
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving
perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor offenses,
regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to
chapter 777, Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had the
crime been committed or completed
• Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if committed
in the state of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified serious
misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter 777, Florida statutes
• Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance with the
requirements for testing reliability and integrity set forth
• Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority
• Engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position
• Misuses the official position
• Engages in sex while on duty
• Has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee; has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate
conduct which is prohibited by Commission rule; engages in any physical contact not
required in the performance of official duties that is normally associated with the
demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct
• Makes false statements during the employment process
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the officer certification examination process pursuant
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the CJSTC-approved training examination process or an
employing agency's promotional examination process pursuant
, FL County Courts • Florida County Courts: The 67 county courts have limited jurisdiction and handle the
following legal issues:
o minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors), which provide a maximum sentence of one
year or less in the county jail
o county and municipal ordinance violations, including traffic infractions (some counties
use hearing officers for these cases)
o civil cases involving amounts of $15,000 or less and small claims disputes (less than
$5,000)
o the issuance of search and arrest warrants within the county
4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US Municipal (Police Departments, Public Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's Office),
State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
Civil law is the legal action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another person.
Case law is formed by the decisions of the court system (the judicial branch).
Probable cause The standard of justification required to make an arrest or conduct a search
Reasonable suspicion is the standard of justification needed to support a legal Terry stop or investigative
detention. Is sometimes called "articulable suspicion" or "founded suspicion." All three
terms simply mean that an officer can articulate, or put into words, facts that support a
suspicion that the person stopped may be involved in a law violation.
Documentary Evidence anything written or printed which is o ered to prove or disprove facts pertaining to a case
in court (Legal)
Testimonial evidence is witness statements tending to prove or disprove facts about the case.
Contraband is anything that is illegal to possess.
mental incompetence recognizes that a criminal defendant will be judged on his or her present ability to assist
counsel by participating in the criminal defense.
Self-defense is a common legal term that describes the justifiable use of force that is necessary to
protect oneself. This same legal term also describes the justifiable use of force necessary
for the defense of others.
duress or coercion A person who faces a threat from another and commits a criminal act in response
Mistake or ignorance of fact is a legal defense that is used when the accused does not possess the mental state required
to commit a criminal offense because of a reasonably mistaken belief about the facts
relating to the circumstances.
Criminal Attempt is an offense when either the person did some act toward committing the crime that went
beyond just thinking or talking about it; or the person would have committed the crime
except that someone or something prevented him or her from doing so, or the person
failed.
suspect is the person believed to have committed a crime.
Assumption is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be
factual
Bribery corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly
to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any
pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence
the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public
servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation
of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a specified
length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly
use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may be
within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege,
benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to
accept punishment
Prosecution presents the government's case
Hostile work environment a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based
on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases
Judge is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought before
the court.
,Court administrator is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not believe
to be true.
Discrimination is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age,
religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor in
determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch—
one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the decisions
of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional
and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional amendment. The
most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise questions of constitutional
interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities These facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are completed or
until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition
on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short-term detention
(a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center Juvenile suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial detention.
Prisons (federal and state) are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers are the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical, education
aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill offenders
Parole is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the
inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation
officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms
(ATF) and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability
of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets.
Florida Supreme Court The highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are
appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death sentences
and appeals from lower state courts.
,Years to get hired 4
Vertical Communication the information that flows down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of the
organization
Law enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
Court system is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer • be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a
false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United
States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or
full-time sworn officer position
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving
perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor offenses,
regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to
chapter 777, Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had the
crime been committed or completed
• Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if committed
in the state of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified serious
misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter 777, Florida statutes
• Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance with the
requirements for testing reliability and integrity set forth
• Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority
• Engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position
• Misuses the official position
• Engages in sex while on duty
• Has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee; has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate
conduct which is prohibited by Commission rule; engages in any physical contact not
required in the performance of official duties that is normally associated with the
demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct
• Makes false statements during the employment process
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the officer certification examination process pursuant
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the CJSTC-approved training examination process or an
employing agency's promotional examination process pursuant
, FL County Courts • Florida County Courts: The 67 county courts have limited jurisdiction and handle the
following legal issues:
o minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors), which provide a maximum sentence of one
year or less in the county jail
o county and municipal ordinance violations, including traffic infractions (some counties
use hearing officers for these cases)
o civil cases involving amounts of $15,000 or less and small claims disputes (less than
$5,000)
o the issuance of search and arrest warrants within the county
4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US Municipal (Police Departments, Public Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's Office),
State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
Civil law is the legal action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another person.
Case law is formed by the decisions of the court system (the judicial branch).
Probable cause The standard of justification required to make an arrest or conduct a search
Reasonable suspicion is the standard of justification needed to support a legal Terry stop or investigative
detention. Is sometimes called "articulable suspicion" or "founded suspicion." All three
terms simply mean that an officer can articulate, or put into words, facts that support a
suspicion that the person stopped may be involved in a law violation.
Documentary Evidence anything written or printed which is o ered to prove or disprove facts pertaining to a case
in court (Legal)
Testimonial evidence is witness statements tending to prove or disprove facts about the case.
Contraband is anything that is illegal to possess.
mental incompetence recognizes that a criminal defendant will be judged on his or her present ability to assist
counsel by participating in the criminal defense.
Self-defense is a common legal term that describes the justifiable use of force that is necessary to
protect oneself. This same legal term also describes the justifiable use of force necessary
for the defense of others.
duress or coercion A person who faces a threat from another and commits a criminal act in response
Mistake or ignorance of fact is a legal defense that is used when the accused does not possess the mental state required
to commit a criminal offense because of a reasonably mistaken belief about the facts
relating to the circumstances.
Criminal Attempt is an offense when either the person did some act toward committing the crime that went
beyond just thinking or talking about it; or the person would have committed the crime
except that someone or something prevented him or her from doing so, or the person
failed.
suspect is the person believed to have committed a crime.
