OPOTA Refresher Test Questions and
Answers
Where is the area an Officer may search, incident to a lawful arrest of a person? - Answer-The area with
in the persons immediate control at the arrest location.
Why identify the most crucial component of the officer initiated contact is the assessment? - Answer-
Without assessment officers cant choose a plan, if re assessing the threat level for factors that may
appear to change and necessitate adjustment, constantly assessing.
How to preserve a digital dumb phone - Answer-Power off
Remove battery
Place in evidence bag
Document chain of custody on the bag
If it's a smart device or android if it's off leave off
If its on and needs a password ask for one
Place in airplane mode
Power off if airplane mode is unavailable
Place in evidence bag and document chain of custody.
, What is the difference between critical stress incident and cumulative stress - Answer-Critical Stress-is
any event which has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills.
Cumulative stress- arousal that slowly builds up over time, which may lead to the erosion of coping
mechanisms or to a state of mental exhaustion.
5 Police culture to save Officers Below 100 - Answer-Wear seat belt
Wear vest
Watch speed
WIN WHAT'S IMPORTANT NOW
Complacency kills.
Explain the steps in the decision making model and the application of plus. - Answer-Define the problem
Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem
Evaluate the identified alternatives
Make a decision
Implement the decision
Evaluate the decision.
P- Policy
L- Legal
U-Universal
S-Self
When can an officer use deadly force to achieve seizure according to the fourth amendment. - Answer-
To protect themselves or others from immediate threats or serious physical injury,
To prevent the escape of the fleeing "dangerous" suspect.
Answers
Where is the area an Officer may search, incident to a lawful arrest of a person? - Answer-The area with
in the persons immediate control at the arrest location.
Why identify the most crucial component of the officer initiated contact is the assessment? - Answer-
Without assessment officers cant choose a plan, if re assessing the threat level for factors that may
appear to change and necessitate adjustment, constantly assessing.
How to preserve a digital dumb phone - Answer-Power off
Remove battery
Place in evidence bag
Document chain of custody on the bag
If it's a smart device or android if it's off leave off
If its on and needs a password ask for one
Place in airplane mode
Power off if airplane mode is unavailable
Place in evidence bag and document chain of custody.
, What is the difference between critical stress incident and cumulative stress - Answer-Critical Stress-is
any event which has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills.
Cumulative stress- arousal that slowly builds up over time, which may lead to the erosion of coping
mechanisms or to a state of mental exhaustion.
5 Police culture to save Officers Below 100 - Answer-Wear seat belt
Wear vest
Watch speed
WIN WHAT'S IMPORTANT NOW
Complacency kills.
Explain the steps in the decision making model and the application of plus. - Answer-Define the problem
Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem
Evaluate the identified alternatives
Make a decision
Implement the decision
Evaluate the decision.
P- Policy
L- Legal
U-Universal
S-Self
When can an officer use deadly force to achieve seizure according to the fourth amendment. - Answer-
To protect themselves or others from immediate threats or serious physical injury,
To prevent the escape of the fleeing "dangerous" suspect.
