AZPOST Performance Objectives Study Guide COMPREHENSIVE questions answered,
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Prosecuting attorneys - Examines the case then determines whether to prosecute or not. If
yes, he/she prepares for the case by examining evidence and preparing witnesses. Presents the
case to the jury or judge, if it goes to trial.
Judges - Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial process. To ensure that the
defendant's constitutional rights are protected and that proper procedure is followed.
Laws of Hammurabi. - King Hammurabi wanted one (1) set of laws for his entire kingdom.
So he developed the first set of written laws and criminal justice system known to man. Justice
belonged to the king. Private dealings were to be handled between individuals.
Mutual pledge system. - The public being responsible to enforce its own laws and catch
violators. The concept of "sheriff" was developed from the office of Shire-Reeve. The Shire-
Reeve was responsible for the jail and to gather taxes for the king.
Magna Carta. - In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed by King John (the Terrible) after
losing a rebellion with his barons and other nobility. The Magna Carta is important because it is
the foundation of our procedural due process and the Bill of Rights.
Peelian reform. - In June of 1829, Parliament passed the Metropolitan Police act which
created the London Metropolitan Police. The Peelian principals were centrally located
headquarters, document enforcement actions (for the first time), and distribution of criminal
news.
Development of police agencies in the United States. - Political era (1840-1920),
Professional model era (1920-1970), community-problem solving era (1970-present day), and
number based policing.
,Identify the five (5) categories of law enforcement in Arizona - Federal, State, Tribal,
County, and Local
A.R.S. §13-3871 - Authority of peace officers
A.R.S. §13-3874 - Indian police; powers; qualifications
A.R.S. §13-3875 - Cross-certification of federal peace officers
Chain of Command - Every person has only ONE supervisor or boss. That person in turn has
a supervisor or boss. This continues to the top of the organization. For an organization to run
effectively, officers cannot be given orders from different supervisors.
Span of Control - There are a certain number of officers that a supervisor can effectively
supervise. This number is generally felt to be between six to eight (6-8), depending on the types
of assignments of the
officers. More than this can cause lack of control and
productivity.
Problem-solving steps: - A. Identifying the problem.
B. Analyzing the problem.
C. Developing alternatives.
D. Selecting a solution.
E. Evaluating effectiveness.
Responsibility of Supervisor to the officer - · Provide guidance
· Provide Responsibility
· Provide training (you will always be learning here)
,· Keep employee informed
· Follow up
· Assist in making decisions
· Provide an example
· Open and honest communication
· Provide leadership (motivation)
· Emotional support
· Accept responsibility
· Professional ambitions
· Give credit
· Acknowledge exceptional performance
· Acknowledge unacceptable performance
Responsibility of Employee to the supervisor - · Accept authority
· Give full attention to duties
· Keep supervisor informed
· Each officer responsible for proper job performance
· Advise supervisor if you make a mistake, correct it rather than ignore it, hoping he/she doesn't
notice
Gratuity - Anything of value intended to benefit the receiver, given to the person because if
his or her position of authority
Bribe - When while a public servant or party officer, a person solicits, accepts, or agrees to
accept any benefit up on an agreement or understanding that his/her vote, opinion, judgments, or
exercise of discretion or other action as a public servant or part officer may therefore influence
, Identify examples of the problems associated with an officer's acceptance of gratuities -
Feeling of indebtedness, expectations of giver, easy to move from small gifts to large, public
perception
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - Professional standards of behavior to which law
enforcement officers should aspire
Canons of Police Ethics - The rules and regulations of our duties that we are required to
follow at all times.
Unethical or criminal actions on the part of a
fellow officer, identify the following methods for handling the situation - A. Reporting
unethical actions to a supervisor.
B. Preventing unethical behavior where possible.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and
Training Board (AZ POST) - The purpose is to prescribe minimum standards for the
selection, training and retention of law enforcement officers and to prescribe minimum standards
for the selection/training of corrections officers.
Identify the following important considerations associated with an officer's use of discretion in
enforcing the law - A. Statutory requirements.
B. Departmental policies and procedures.
C. Best interests of the community.
D. Best interests of the department.
E. Best interests of the victim.
Stress - The disease of modern society. Defined as pressure for action or change.
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Prosecuting attorneys - Examines the case then determines whether to prosecute or not. If
yes, he/she prepares for the case by examining evidence and preparing witnesses. Presents the
case to the jury or judge, if it goes to trial.
Judges - Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial process. To ensure that the
defendant's constitutional rights are protected and that proper procedure is followed.
Laws of Hammurabi. - King Hammurabi wanted one (1) set of laws for his entire kingdom.
So he developed the first set of written laws and criminal justice system known to man. Justice
belonged to the king. Private dealings were to be handled between individuals.
Mutual pledge system. - The public being responsible to enforce its own laws and catch
violators. The concept of "sheriff" was developed from the office of Shire-Reeve. The Shire-
Reeve was responsible for the jail and to gather taxes for the king.
Magna Carta. - In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed by King John (the Terrible) after
losing a rebellion with his barons and other nobility. The Magna Carta is important because it is
the foundation of our procedural due process and the Bill of Rights.
Peelian reform. - In June of 1829, Parliament passed the Metropolitan Police act which
created the London Metropolitan Police. The Peelian principals were centrally located
headquarters, document enforcement actions (for the first time), and distribution of criminal
news.
Development of police agencies in the United States. - Political era (1840-1920),
Professional model era (1920-1970), community-problem solving era (1970-present day), and
number based policing.
,Identify the five (5) categories of law enforcement in Arizona - Federal, State, Tribal,
County, and Local
A.R.S. §13-3871 - Authority of peace officers
A.R.S. §13-3874 - Indian police; powers; qualifications
A.R.S. §13-3875 - Cross-certification of federal peace officers
Chain of Command - Every person has only ONE supervisor or boss. That person in turn has
a supervisor or boss. This continues to the top of the organization. For an organization to run
effectively, officers cannot be given orders from different supervisors.
Span of Control - There are a certain number of officers that a supervisor can effectively
supervise. This number is generally felt to be between six to eight (6-8), depending on the types
of assignments of the
officers. More than this can cause lack of control and
productivity.
Problem-solving steps: - A. Identifying the problem.
B. Analyzing the problem.
C. Developing alternatives.
D. Selecting a solution.
E. Evaluating effectiveness.
Responsibility of Supervisor to the officer - · Provide guidance
· Provide Responsibility
· Provide training (you will always be learning here)
,· Keep employee informed
· Follow up
· Assist in making decisions
· Provide an example
· Open and honest communication
· Provide leadership (motivation)
· Emotional support
· Accept responsibility
· Professional ambitions
· Give credit
· Acknowledge exceptional performance
· Acknowledge unacceptable performance
Responsibility of Employee to the supervisor - · Accept authority
· Give full attention to duties
· Keep supervisor informed
· Each officer responsible for proper job performance
· Advise supervisor if you make a mistake, correct it rather than ignore it, hoping he/she doesn't
notice
Gratuity - Anything of value intended to benefit the receiver, given to the person because if
his or her position of authority
Bribe - When while a public servant or party officer, a person solicits, accepts, or agrees to
accept any benefit up on an agreement or understanding that his/her vote, opinion, judgments, or
exercise of discretion or other action as a public servant or part officer may therefore influence
, Identify examples of the problems associated with an officer's acceptance of gratuities -
Feeling of indebtedness, expectations of giver, easy to move from small gifts to large, public
perception
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics - Professional standards of behavior to which law
enforcement officers should aspire
Canons of Police Ethics - The rules and regulations of our duties that we are required to
follow at all times.
Unethical or criminal actions on the part of a
fellow officer, identify the following methods for handling the situation - A. Reporting
unethical actions to a supervisor.
B. Preventing unethical behavior where possible.
Arizona Peace Officer Standards and
Training Board (AZ POST) - The purpose is to prescribe minimum standards for the
selection, training and retention of law enforcement officers and to prescribe minimum standards
for the selection/training of corrections officers.
Identify the following important considerations associated with an officer's use of discretion in
enforcing the law - A. Statutory requirements.
B. Departmental policies and procedures.
C. Best interests of the community.
D. Best interests of the department.
E. Best interests of the victim.
Stress - The disease of modern society. Defined as pressure for action or change.
