FL LEO State Test Practice Pt.1

FL LEO State Test Practice Pt.1 Define a Law Enforcement Officer - ANS-Any person that is elected, appointed, or employed full time by any municipality or the state or any political subdivision thereof; and whose primary responsibility is the prevention and detection of crime or the enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, or highway laws of the state. Who provides requirements and standards for the training and certification process of officers in florida? - ANS-Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) What does CJSTC mean? - ANS-Criminal Justice Standards and Training Comission Who oversees the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct of all criminal justice officers in florida? - ANS-CJSTC What are five requirements to become a certified officer in the state of Florida? - ANS-•Be at least 19 years old •Be a citizen of the United States •Be a highschool graduate or equivalent •Satisfactorily complete a Comission-approved course of basic recruit training •Satisfactorily pass a state examination in the respective speciality (i.e., law enforcement, corrections, or correctional probation) How long do you have from the starting date of your basic recruit training do you have to become a sworn law enforment officer? - ANS-4 years How many attempts do you have to pass the state exam? (State Officer Certification Examination [SOCE]) - ANS-3 What is one reason that actions could be taken against an officer's certification? - ANS-Officer Pleads Nolo Contendere What does Nolo Contendere mean? - ANS- Continues...