OPOTA Final Exam (SPOs)questions with answers 2024/2025

OPOTA Final Exam (SPOs)The relationship between a student performance objective and a test question - correct answer A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question The ultimate reason for law enforcement training - correct answer To be able to protect life and property of yourself and the public A peace officer's main goals - correct answer 1. Enforce laws 2. Preserve the peace 3. Prevent crimes 4. Protect civil rights and liberties 5. Provide services Considerations when exercising discretion - correct answer •Use sound judgment to determine which laws are to be formally enforced •Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or citation (e.g., referring a homeless person to a shelter rather than a trespassing arrest) Factors necessary for the commission of a crime (crime triangle) - correct answer 1. Desire •The motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power, revenge, fear, narcotics usage) •This factor is the most difficult to change 2. Victim •The potential target •Criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her surroundings or lacking proper security precautions •Difficult to change this factor due to individual personalities 3. Opportunity