SOCE/Final Exam Study Guide 100% Verified

SOCE/Final Exam Study Guide 100% Verified Values - answerare principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable. Assumption - answeris a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be factual Bribery - answercorruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty. Quid pro quo - answerLatin term that means "something for something in return." Insubordination - answerfailure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command Probation - answeris a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a specified length of time instead of confinement. Misuse of position or authority - answerNo public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others. Chain of command - answerthe order of authority within an organization Nolo contendere - answerwhere an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to accept punishment Prosecution - answerpresents the government's case Hostile work environment - answera job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable. Perception - answeris the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations. EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - answerthe governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act State Attorney - answersame as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases Judge - answeris authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought before the court. Court administrator - answeris responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system. Perjury - answermay be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not believe to be true. Discrimination - answeris the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status. Sexual harassment - answeris defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor in determining what constitutes sexual harassment. U.S. Supreme Court - answeris the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch—one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional amendment. The most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation. County and Municipal Holding Facilities - answerThese facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are completed or until they can be transported to a county jail. County Jails - answerare used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short- term detention (a year or less). Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center - answerJuvenile suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial detention. Prisons (federal and state) - answerare correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the confinement of convicted felons. Evaluation and Treatment Centers - answerare the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical, education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill offenders Parole - answeris the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence. Community control (house arrest) - answeris a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole. CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - answerwas created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - answerenforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms and explosives, and acts of arson. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - answerenforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets. Florida Supreme Court - answerThe highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death sentences and appeals from lower state courts. Years to get hired - answer4 Vertical Communication - answerthe information that flows down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of the organization Law enforcement - answeris responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order. Court system - answeris responsible for the interpretation of laws. Corrections - answeris responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system. Requirements to be a police officer - answer• be at least 19 • citizen of US • high school grad or equal • have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency • passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications established by the Commission • submit an affidavit attesting to compliance • satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training • have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty • not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence • not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States • meet all the minimum requirements and standards • complete the approved basic recruit training • pass the State Officer Certification Examination • become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or full- time sworn officer position Things you may be disciplined for by the commission - answer• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement • Fails to maintain good moral character • Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution • Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution • Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to chapter 777, Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had the crime been committed or completed • Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if committed in the state of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified serious misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter 777, Florida statutes • Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance with the requirements for testing reliability and integrity set forth • Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority