OPOTA Unit 1 with 100% Correct Answers 2023

1. A test question must respond directly to a SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. - Correct Answer-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. - Correct Answer-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 - Correct Answer-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.) - Correct Answer-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, - Correct Answer-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2 SPO#3