Opota Unit 1
1. A test question must
respond directly to a SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. - ANS-UNIT 1
TOPIC 1
SPO#1
Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and a test question.
1. To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public. - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 1
SPO#2
Explain the ultimate reason for
law enforcement training.
• Enforce laws
• Preserve peace
• Prevent crimes
• Protect civil rights and liberties
• Provide services - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#1
List a peace officer's main goals.
1. Use sound judgment to determine which laws are to be formally enforced.
2. 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.) - ANS-UNIT 1
TOPIC 2
SPO#2
Explain items to consider when
exercising discretion
1. Desire
The motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power, revenge, fear, and narcotics
usage)
2. Victim
The potential target
3. Opportunity
Removing opportunity for a crime with proper security measures applied to the victim's
environment (e.g., locking doors/windows, - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#3
, Explain the factors necessary for the
commission of a crime (i.e., the Crime Triangle)
• A partnership between the police and the community
• Crime prevention
• Organizational change of the agency
• A problem solving approach to the police role that is proactive - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#4
State the core concepts of Community Policing.
1. Behavior
An officers behavior is often scrutinized by the
community even when not on duty.
2. Situational Awareness
An officer should make every effort to remain alert even when not working.
3. If the situation involves a reasonable belief of serious physical harm, provide a response as
soon as practical. - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#5
List considerations for off duty situations
1. Protect an individual's
freedom.
2. Prevent the government from
interfering in protected rights. - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 3
SPO#1
State the purposes of the Bill of Rights
1. Law enforcement (e.g., police officer, deputy sheriff)
Keep the peace
2. Courts
Hold fair and impartial trails (e.g., ensure due process)
3. Correction- responsible for supervising the offender Prisons/county jails - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC
3
SPO#2
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system
1. Punish the offender and in many
cases, rehabilitate the offender
2. Protect Society
3. Restore the victim as much as possible - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 3
1. A test question must
respond directly to a SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. - ANS-UNIT 1
TOPIC 1
SPO#1
Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective and a test question.
1. To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public. - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 1
SPO#2
Explain the ultimate reason for
law enforcement training.
• Enforce laws
• Preserve peace
• Prevent crimes
• Protect civil rights and liberties
• Provide services - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#1
List a peace officer's main goals.
1. Use sound judgment to determine which laws are to be formally enforced.
2. 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.) - ANS-UNIT 1
TOPIC 2
SPO#2
Explain items to consider when
exercising discretion
1. Desire
The motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power, revenge, fear, and narcotics
usage)
2. Victim
The potential target
3. Opportunity
Removing opportunity for a crime with proper security measures applied to the victim's
environment (e.g., locking doors/windows, - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#3
, Explain the factors necessary for the
commission of a crime (i.e., the Crime Triangle)
• A partnership between the police and the community
• Crime prevention
• Organizational change of the agency
• A problem solving approach to the police role that is proactive - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#4
State the core concepts of Community Policing.
1. Behavior
An officers behavior is often scrutinized by the
community even when not on duty.
2. Situational Awareness
An officer should make every effort to remain alert even when not working.
3. If the situation involves a reasonable belief of serious physical harm, provide a response as
soon as practical. - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2
SPO#5
List considerations for off duty situations
1. Protect an individual's
freedom.
2. Prevent the government from
interfering in protected rights. - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 3
SPO#1
State the purposes of the Bill of Rights
1. Law enforcement (e.g., police officer, deputy sheriff)
Keep the peace
2. Courts
Hold fair and impartial trails (e.g., ensure due process)
3. Correction- responsible for supervising the offender Prisons/county jails - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC
3
SPO#2
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system
1. Punish the offender and in many
cases, rehabilitate the offender
2. Protect Society
3. Restore the victim as much as possible - ANS-UNIT 1 TOPIC 3
