Exam Coverage
Exam coverage for the OPOTA Exam - Ohio Peace Officer Training
Academy includes the foundational knowledge, legal principles,
practical skills, and professional competencies required of Ohio
peace officers. It focuses on Ohio criminal law, constitutional law,
law enforcement procedures, officer safety, ethics, and the
responsibilities associated with serving as a certified peace officer.
The examination also evaluates understanding of lawful police
practices, decision-making, communication, and the appropriate
application of force and other enforcement tools.
,Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training
To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the
public
List a peace officer's main goals
- Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
,Explain items to consider when exercising discretion
- Use sound judgment to determine which laws are to be formally
enforced
- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy without arrest or
citation
, Explain the factors necessary for the commission of crime
Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior
Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question
A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may
be the basis of a test question