OPOTA Exam questions & answers graded A+

OPOTA Exam Explain the relationship between a student performance objective and test question. - correct answer A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. Explain the ultimate reason for police officer training. - correct answer To be able to protect life and property of yourself and the public. List a peace officers' main goals. - correct answer Enforce laws, preserve the peace, prevent crimes, Protect civil rights and liberties, provide services. Considerations when using discretion - correct answer Use sound judgement 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. Factors necessary for the commission of a crime (the crime triangle): - correct answer Desire, victim, opportunity Core concepts of community policing: - correct answer A partnership between the police and the community. Crime prevention. Organizational change of the agency. A problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive. Considerations for off duty situations - correct answer -Behavior -Situational awareness -Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention is necessary State the purposes of the Bill of Rights. - correct answer Protect an individual's freedoms. Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights.