The relationship between
an SPO and a test
questionA test question must respond directly to an SPO and
every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Ultimate reason for law
enforcementTo be able to protect the life and property of yourself
and the public
Peace Officer's Main
Goals:• Enforcer Laws
• Preserve Peace
• Protect Rights and Liberties
• Provide Services
• Prevent Crimes
Items to Consider When
Exercising Discretion• 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• Desire/Motivation
• Victim
• Opportunity
Considerations for Off Duty
Situations• Behavior
• Situational Awareness
• Be a good witness if the situation arises
The Purpose of the Bill of
RightsT o protect the individual's freedoms and prevent
government from interfering with the individual's rights.
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an SPO and a test
questionA test question must respond directly to an SPO and
every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Ultimate reason for law
enforcementTo be able to protect the life and property of yourself
and the public
Peace Officer's Main
Goals:• Enforcer Laws
• Preserve Peace
• Protect Rights and Liberties
• Provide Services
• Prevent Crimes
Items to Consider When
Exercising Discretion• 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• Desire/Motivation
• Victim
• Opportunity
Considerations for Off Duty
Situations• Behavior
• Situational Awareness
• Be a good witness if the situation arises
The Purpose of the Bill of
RightsT o protect the individual's freedoms and prevent
government from interfering with the individual's rights.
nursing
