SFO Benchmark 1 Flash Cards
What is the difference between ethical and morals? - Ethics tend to suggest characteristics of
universal fairness as to whether an action is acceptable and responsible
Morals are opinions or values that determine how a person behaves based on subjective preferences
What's the most important thing to do in a Report? - to not draw a conclusion
What is the sympathetic nervous system? - fight, flight, or freeze
What is a cover officers job? - to observe and protect the contact officer from outside interference
provide psychological advantage for the officer and a disadvantage for the suspect
What are the types of unethical behavior? - Malfeasance: intentional conduct that is wrongful or
unlawful
Misfeasance: Act that is proper but in a wrongful or injurious manner (ends justify means)
Nonfeasance: Failure to carry out a duty that is expected to be carried out in accordance with an officers
general standard of care
What are the three dynamics of conflict? - Cognitive ( Perception) Perception belief or
understandings ones needs, interests, wants, or values are incompatible with someone elses
Emotional (Feeling) emotional reactions to a situation or interaction that signals a disagreement of some
kind
Behavioral (Action) Actions were taken to express feelings, articulate perceptions, or satisfy needs in a
way that interferes with someone elses ability to satisfy their own needs
What is the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Avoiding, Accommodating, Competing,
Compromising, Collaboration or Cooperation
,What is Avoiding defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Avoids conflict by being
unassertive, uncooperative, sidestep the issue, withdraw
What is Accommodating defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Sacrifices ones own
goals or objectives to satisfy the other persons goals or objectives
What is Admissible in Court? - prior statements, admissions by defendant, foundational
(background evidence about person you're talking to)
What is Competing defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Assertive, uncooperative,
and willing to pursue own concerns at others expense
What is Compromising defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Seeks to find a
beneficial, mutually acceptable solution that satisfies or partially satisfies both parties
What is Collaborating or Cooperation defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? -
Combination of being assertive and cooperative with a desire to work to identify solutions that
meet both parties' needs
What cases does the Justice Court handle? - Majority of Class B and C Misdemeanors
Infractions
Traffic offenses committed by juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18
only matters within county or municipality limits
civil cases (small claims)
What can a Justice Courts issue? - Search Warrants
Arrest Warrants
What cases do District Courts handle? - all matters, both civil and criminal not specifically
excluded
all felonies and class a misdemeanors
class b and c misdemeanors and infractions if there is no justice court
, qualifying offenses committed by individuals 16 or 17 years old
What court as Trial de Novo? - District Courts
What cases does the Utah Supreme Court handle? - answer all questions of state laws
extraordinary writs
court of last resort in utah
judgements and transfers from Utah Court of Appeals
Appeals of 1st degree or capital felony cases
State tax comission
any finding in district court that a statute is unconstitutional
discipline of lawyers
judicial conduct
What cases do Magistrate Courts handle? - misdemeanor offenses and preliminary matters
may try cases by stipulation of parties
What cases do the Circuit Court of Appeals handle? - Patents, admiralty, immigration
includes interlocutory appeals over District Court and Magistrate Court
What cases do the United States Supreme Court handle? - suits between two or more states
citizens of one state against citizens of another state
cases involving ambassadors and other public ministers
When United States is a party to a suit
Appeals over Circuit Court decisions
Constitutional or federal law issues
What is the difference between ethical and morals? - Ethics tend to suggest characteristics of
universal fairness as to whether an action is acceptable and responsible
Morals are opinions or values that determine how a person behaves based on subjective preferences
What's the most important thing to do in a Report? - to not draw a conclusion
What is the sympathetic nervous system? - fight, flight, or freeze
What is a cover officers job? - to observe and protect the contact officer from outside interference
provide psychological advantage for the officer and a disadvantage for the suspect
What are the types of unethical behavior? - Malfeasance: intentional conduct that is wrongful or
unlawful
Misfeasance: Act that is proper but in a wrongful or injurious manner (ends justify means)
Nonfeasance: Failure to carry out a duty that is expected to be carried out in accordance with an officers
general standard of care
What are the three dynamics of conflict? - Cognitive ( Perception) Perception belief or
understandings ones needs, interests, wants, or values are incompatible with someone elses
Emotional (Feeling) emotional reactions to a situation or interaction that signals a disagreement of some
kind
Behavioral (Action) Actions were taken to express feelings, articulate perceptions, or satisfy needs in a
way that interferes with someone elses ability to satisfy their own needs
What is the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Avoiding, Accommodating, Competing,
Compromising, Collaboration or Cooperation
,What is Avoiding defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Avoids conflict by being
unassertive, uncooperative, sidestep the issue, withdraw
What is Accommodating defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Sacrifices ones own
goals or objectives to satisfy the other persons goals or objectives
What is Admissible in Court? - prior statements, admissions by defendant, foundational
(background evidence about person you're talking to)
What is Competing defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Assertive, uncooperative,
and willing to pursue own concerns at others expense
What is Compromising defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? - Seeks to find a
beneficial, mutually acceptable solution that satisfies or partially satisfies both parties
What is Collaborating or Cooperation defined as in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Model? -
Combination of being assertive and cooperative with a desire to work to identify solutions that
meet both parties' needs
What cases does the Justice Court handle? - Majority of Class B and C Misdemeanors
Infractions
Traffic offenses committed by juveniles between the ages of 16 and 18
only matters within county or municipality limits
civil cases (small claims)
What can a Justice Courts issue? - Search Warrants
Arrest Warrants
What cases do District Courts handle? - all matters, both civil and criminal not specifically
excluded
all felonies and class a misdemeanors
class b and c misdemeanors and infractions if there is no justice court
, qualifying offenses committed by individuals 16 or 17 years old
What court as Trial de Novo? - District Courts
What cases does the Utah Supreme Court handle? - answer all questions of state laws
extraordinary writs
court of last resort in utah
judgements and transfers from Utah Court of Appeals
Appeals of 1st degree or capital felony cases
State tax comission
any finding in district court that a statute is unconstitutional
discipline of lawyers
judicial conduct
What cases do Magistrate Courts handle? - misdemeanor offenses and preliminary matters
may try cases by stipulation of parties
What cases do the Circuit Court of Appeals handle? - Patents, admiralty, immigration
includes interlocutory appeals over District Court and Magistrate Court
What cases do the United States Supreme Court handle? - suits between two or more states
citizens of one state against citizens of another state
cases involving ambassadors and other public ministers
When United States is a party to a suit
Appeals over Circuit Court decisions
Constitutional or federal law issues
