OPOTA
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question. - Answer-The test question must respond
directly to the SPO and every SPO may be a test question.
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training. - Answer-To protect the life and property of
yourself and the public.
Define the term "Ethics" - Answer-The moral actions, conduct, motives, and character of an individual.
State the 4 factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior: - Answer-1. Anger
2. Lust
3. Greed
4. Peer Pressure
Identify the 9 ethical responsibilities of a peace officer: - Answer-1. Treat everyone professionally
2. Maintain your self-respect
3. To your professionalism
4. To your family
5. To your community
, 6. NEVER allow doubt to cloud your view of the people whom you serve
7. NEVER using excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals
8. NEVER accepting gratuities
9. NEVER committing perjury
Define the term "bribery": - Answer-The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value for
the purpose of influencing the action of a public official in the discharge of his or her public or legal
duties.
Define the term "crime": - Answer-An act of omission done in violation of the law.
Identify the five elements of a crime: - Answer-- Actus Reus
- Harm
- Causation
- Mens Rea
- Concurrence
Identify the four culpable mental states: - Answer-- Purposely
- Knowingly
- Recklessly
- Negligently
Define the term "jurisdiction": - Answer-A government's general power to exercise authority over all
persons and things within it's territory.
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question. - Answer-The test question must respond
directly to the SPO and every SPO may be a test question.
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training. - Answer-To protect the life and property of
yourself and the public.
Define the term "Ethics" - Answer-The moral actions, conduct, motives, and character of an individual.
State the 4 factors which most likely contribute to unethical behavior: - Answer-1. Anger
2. Lust
3. Greed
4. Peer Pressure
Identify the 9 ethical responsibilities of a peace officer: - Answer-1. Treat everyone professionally
2. Maintain your self-respect
3. To your professionalism
4. To your family
5. To your community
, 6. NEVER allow doubt to cloud your view of the people whom you serve
7. NEVER using excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals
8. NEVER accepting gratuities
9. NEVER committing perjury
Define the term "bribery": - Answer-The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value for
the purpose of influencing the action of a public official in the discharge of his or her public or legal
duties.
Define the term "crime": - Answer-An act of omission done in violation of the law.
Identify the five elements of a crime: - Answer-- Actus Reus
- Harm
- Causation
- Mens Rea
- Concurrence
Identify the four culpable mental states: - Answer-- Purposely
- Knowingly
- Recklessly
- Negligently
Define the term "jurisdiction": - Answer-A government's general power to exercise authority over all
persons and things within it's territory.
