FLETC Test 1 Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

EPO 1: ID use of authority elements - ANSWER--Power, Force, Discretion, Control, Influence, Leadership, Command Presence EPO 2: ID core values for LEO's & how they influence an officers use of authority - ANSWER--Integrity, Fairness, Respect, Honesty, Courage, Compassion EPO 1: ID the human stress response - ANSWER--Resilience: ability to bounce back from challenges -Stress: the non-specific response of the body to any demand -Healthy stress=Eustress(promotion) - Bad stress=Distress -Physical stress response=quick breathing, quick heartbeat, muscles tense, sweat -Emotional stress response=aggressiveness, sleeplessness, withdrawal from family -Health problems=heart problems, sleep disorders, fatigue EPO 2: ID challenges/sources of stress for LEO's - ANSWER--hours of boredom->moments of terror, see people at their worst -enforce laws people may not agree with, testifying in court, media scrutiny -If unmanaged: violence, alcoholism, burnout/decreased energy, relationship problems EPO 3: ID ways to build resilience/well being - ANSWER--Get a life outside of job, non-cop friendships, share thoughts with family, religion, hobbies, vacation, exercise, nutrition, positive thinking EPO 4: ID ways to ensure good mental health for you/your co-workers - ANSWER--Buddy check, ACT (Ask, Care aka listen, Take action aka refer to professional) Model intervention. EPO 1: ID human behaviors that are abnormal - ANSWER--its about actions, not looks (goes against social normativity for that environment) -too far gone - continues in spite of info that action is unlikely to be effective EPO 2: Procedures for handling MO's - ANSWER--Plan the approach, call for backup early, secure scene, be observant, document everything, goal=voluntary compliance, be prepared for noncompliance, ID them, calm voice, don't argue, build trust EPO 1: ID principles to combat terrorism - ANSWER--defeat terrorism worldwide, strengthen bio/nuclear security, improve intel capacity/info sharing, ensure digital info/comm infrastructure, make physical and social infrastructure resilient, strengthen t