Fletc Study Guide 1 Exam Questions And Answers

Definition of Authority - ANS The delegated right to determine, adjudicate or otherwise settle issues or disputes Power - ANS The ability to do or act Force - ANS Strength, intensity of effect Discretion - ANS The power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgement Control - ANS To exercise restraint or discretion over, dominate (the authority given to all police come under the direction/control of the U.S Constitution) Influence - ANS An action exerted by one thing (radar, patrol car, police uniform, etc.) or person over another Leadership - ANS One's ability to get others to willingly follow. (LEO are authority figures that lead by example) Command presence - ANS "Essentially presenting yourself as someone in authority and who is to be respected and obeyed." Importance of core values - ANS It is what defines our characters as law enforcement officers on and off duty Integrity - ANS Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle, absolute, truthfulness, and honesty Fairness - ANS A value characterized by freedom from prejudice or favoritism Respect - ANS _____________ means that we acknowledge the rights and values of other people Honesty - ANS Being trustworthy, reliable, truthful, and sincere Courage - ANS ______________ is control under the influence of danger or fear and the ability to do what is necessary. (value to preserve life and property) Compassion - ANS ____________________ is the ability to restore order to others' lives while controlling and understanding personal feelings, which influence individual actions Stress - ANS The non-specific response of the body to any demand (physical, emotional, psychological) The stress response biologically (fight, flight or freeze) - ANS -Response in which the mind and body instinctually prepare to face danger -Reaction mechanism of the body -Brain and autonomic nervous system are responsible for the commands of the response -Sympathetic branch gets us going and revs things up -Parasympathetic branch functions to calm things down The stress response physiologically (fight, flight or freeze) - ANS -Pupils dilate -Breathing quickens -Heartbeat quickens -Awareness is heightened -Adrenaline enters the blood -Muscle tense -Perspiration increases -Digestion slows Sources of stress for LEO: Working conditions - ANS Physical and environmental demands, real and perceived danger Sources of stress for LEO: Resources - ANS Lack of sufficient staffing, equipment shortage and conditions Sources of stress for LEO: Administrative - ANS Supervisory conflicts, policies, regulations, and support Sources of stress for LEO: Courts - ANS Leniency towards some violations, lack of support from U.S Attorneys Sources of stress for LEO: Public - ANS Public attitude complaints, expectations, news media, and cell phone cameras The ABC of stress - ANS A: Activating B: Belief System C: Consequences How to maintain well being - ANS - Develop a life plan "Get a life" - Develop friendships - Family - Religion - Hobbies - Take a vacation - Nutrition - Aerobic exercise - Think positively - Time management - Relaxation response Buddy check intervention - ANS Ask: Are you thinking of harming yourself Care: Listen with compassion and concern Take action: Refer to competent, professional resources Physical illness that may produce erratic behavior - ANS - Head injuries - Brain tumors - Stroke - Severe infection and high fevers - Epilepsy Organic sources of drug or alcohol that may induce abnormality - ANS - PCP - Cocaine - Amphetamine - Alcoholism Prior to making contact with persons exhibiting abnormal behavior - ANS - Plan the approach to consider possible hazards - Plan back up and broadcast the situation of alone - Historical call information for that location