OPOTA Unit 1: Administration Exam
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(1.1)Explain the relationship A test question must respond directly to an
between SPO
a Student Performance objective and every SPO may be the basis of a test
(SPO) and a test question. Question.
(1.1)Explain the ultimate reason To be able to protect the life and property
for of
law enforcement training. yourself and the public.
(1.2)List a Peace Officer's main Enforce Laws
goals Preserve the peace
Prevent crimes
Protect civil rights and liberties
Provide services
(1.2)Explain items to consider -Use sound judgement to determine which
when laws are
exercising discretion. to be formally enforced.
-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 then
a trespassing arrest)
,(1.2)Explain the factors necessary Desire
for Victim
the commission of a crime (i.e., Opportunity
the
crime triangle)
(1.2)State the core concepts of -A partnership between the police and the
community policing community
-Crime prevention
-Organizational
-A problem-solving approach to the police
role
that is proactive
(1.2)Recognize considerations for -Behavior
off -Situational awareness
duty situations. -Be a good witness if a situation arises
when the
police intervention is necessary
(1.3)State the purpose of the bill of -Protect an individual's rights.
rights. -Prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
(1.3)Describe the major -Law Enforcement (i.e., police officer,
components deputy
of the criminal justice system. sheriff )
-Courts
-Corrections
, (1.3)List the goals of sentencing -Punish the offender and in many cases,
rehabilitate
the offender
-Protect society
-Restore the victims as much as possible
(1.4)Distinguish the concepts of -Lawful - Defined by laws and standards
lawful actions and police -Police legitimacy - exists when the public
legitimacy. views
the police as authorized to exercise power
in order
to maintain social order, management
conflicts,
and solve problems in the community.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
(1.1)Explain the relationship A test question must respond directly to an
between SPO
a Student Performance objective and every SPO may be the basis of a test
(SPO) and a test question. Question.
(1.1)Explain the ultimate reason To be able to protect the life and property
for of
law enforcement training. yourself and the public.
(1.2)List a Peace Officer's main Enforce Laws
goals Preserve the peace
Prevent crimes
Protect civil rights and liberties
Provide services
(1.2)Explain items to consider -Use sound judgement to determine which
when laws are
exercising discretion. to be formally enforced.
-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 then
a trespassing arrest)
,(1.2)Explain the factors necessary Desire
for Victim
the commission of a crime (i.e., Opportunity
the
crime triangle)
(1.2)State the core concepts of -A partnership between the police and the
community policing community
-Crime prevention
-Organizational
-A problem-solving approach to the police
role
that is proactive
(1.2)Recognize considerations for -Behavior
off -Situational awareness
duty situations. -Be a good witness if a situation arises
when the
police intervention is necessary
(1.3)State the purpose of the bill of -Protect an individual's rights.
rights. -Prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
(1.3)Describe the major -Law Enforcement (i.e., police officer,
components deputy
of the criminal justice system. sheriff )
-Courts
-Corrections
, (1.3)List the goals of sentencing -Punish the offender and in many cases,
rehabilitate
the offender
-Protect society
-Restore the victims as much as possible
(1.4)Distinguish the concepts of -Lawful - Defined by laws and standards
lawful actions and police -Police legitimacy - exists when the public
legitimacy. views
the police as authorized to exercise power
in order
to maintain social order, management
conflicts,
and solve problems in the community.
