OPOTA Unit 8 question n answers graded A+

OPOTA Unit 8Improving public perception through aspects of patrol (8-1) - correct answer -exercise fair authority -professional appearance and attitude -manage citizens contacts, understanding negative events can be handled positively -temper operational skills of patrol with mindset, character, and service in spirit of what democratic policing promises its citizenry Proactive patrol (8-1) - correct answer -preventing crime versus waiting for it to happen -goal is to move away from reactive towards proactive -should be conducted were not on calls for service -act on an initiative, develop information about crime, and strategies for suppression Considerations when dispatched to a crime in progress (8-1) - correct answer -urgency of situation -safety a victim under attack -traffic conditions for responding units -Agency policy and procedure -any one or thing appearing out of the ordinary -Record/call out plates leaving/driving around -arrive as quietly as possible -use parallel streets to arrive, avoiding being seen -do not park directly in front of location unless necessary Responsibilities when responding to a crime in progress (8-1) - correct answer -respond in safest most tactful way -Secure the scene -preliminary investigation