SOCE Exam Prep
LEOs Law Enforcement Officers who protect public,
maintain order, enforce law, and respond to
emergencies.
Supporter A role of LEOs that involves helping people grieving,
hurt, or experiencing personal tragedy.
Stabilizer A role of LEOs characterized by composure, self-
assurance, and the ability to calm others.
Enforcer A role of LEOs responsible for making arrests and
maintaining order through lawful commands.
Emotional Intelligence The ability to identify and cope with one's own and
others' emotions.
Criminal Justice Standards and An authority that oversees certification, employment,
Training Commission (CJSTC) training, maintenance of official records, and conduct
of law enforcement officers.
Florida Department of Law The agency appointed by statutes that oversees
Enforcement (FDLE) criminal justice professionalism in Florida.
Training: Florida Administrative Code Training requirements including 80% on exams,
(FAC) proficiency in DUI traffic stops, and a physical fitness
program.
Certification A process requiring completion of basic recruit
training and passing the State Officer Certification
Examination (SOCE) within 4 years from BLE start.
Nolo contedere A legal term meaning no contest; a plea where the
defendant does not plead guilty but accepts
punishment without adjudication.
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Criminal Justice The maintenance and enforcement of criminal laws
and agencies.
Probation A sentence under supervision with a probation officer.
Parole Release before the conclusion of a sentence under
supervision.
Person of Interest An individual involved in an investigation who is not
arrested or accused.
Complainant A person who reports a crime.
Witness An individual who has information about an element
or evidence related to a crime.
Subject A known person accused or suspected of a crime.
Victim A person who suffers an injury as a result of a crime,
which can be physical, monetary, or property-related.
Suspect/detainee An individual believed to have committed a crime and
is detained.
Arrestee A person who has been arrested.
Defendant An individual formally accused in a court proceeding.
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Confidential source provides information in confidence
Chain of command order of authority; links/responsibility in levels
Vertical communication information from head
Lateral communication same level of command
Insubordination violating chain of command/failing to follow orders
Delegation of authority granting decision-making authority
Procedural justice carrying out justice in a fair, equitable manner
(unbiased policing)
Police legitimacy when community views LE as fair, morally obligated,
legitimate authority
Ethics standards of conduct based on right/wrong; defined
by society
Bribery accept something for benefit which influences
professional conduct or decision-making
Gratuity anything of value to benefit the giver more than the
receiver
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Perjury lying in court under oath (in documents too)
Conflict of interest LEO personally benefits from actions/decision made
Hostile work environment difficult or uncomfortable workplace because of
harasser's behavior
Quid pro quo something for something
Sexual harassment unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
favors, verbal/physical conduct of sexual nature
Bias unfair treatment and attitude towards a group
Stereotyping judging a group different than your own based on
others' opinions
Prejudice unjustified/baseless attitude toward someone
Discrimination choosing to act on prejudices
Stigma belittling/disapproval of people because of
characteristics
Stress physical/emotional reaction to situation
LEOs Law Enforcement Officers who protect public,
maintain order, enforce law, and respond to
emergencies.
Supporter A role of LEOs that involves helping people grieving,
hurt, or experiencing personal tragedy.
Stabilizer A role of LEOs characterized by composure, self-
assurance, and the ability to calm others.
Enforcer A role of LEOs responsible for making arrests and
maintaining order through lawful commands.
Emotional Intelligence The ability to identify and cope with one's own and
others' emotions.
Criminal Justice Standards and An authority that oversees certification, employment,
Training Commission (CJSTC) training, maintenance of official records, and conduct
of law enforcement officers.
Florida Department of Law The agency appointed by statutes that oversees
Enforcement (FDLE) criminal justice professionalism in Florida.
Training: Florida Administrative Code Training requirements including 80% on exams,
(FAC) proficiency in DUI traffic stops, and a physical fitness
program.
Certification A process requiring completion of basic recruit
training and passing the State Officer Certification
Examination (SOCE) within 4 years from BLE start.
Nolo contedere A legal term meaning no contest; a plea where the
defendant does not plead guilty but accepts
punishment without adjudication.
, SOCE Exam Prep
Criminal Justice The maintenance and enforcement of criminal laws
and agencies.
Probation A sentence under supervision with a probation officer.
Parole Release before the conclusion of a sentence under
supervision.
Person of Interest An individual involved in an investigation who is not
arrested or accused.
Complainant A person who reports a crime.
Witness An individual who has information about an element
or evidence related to a crime.
Subject A known person accused or suspected of a crime.
Victim A person who suffers an injury as a result of a crime,
which can be physical, monetary, or property-related.
Suspect/detainee An individual believed to have committed a crime and
is detained.
Arrestee A person who has been arrested.
Defendant An individual formally accused in a court proceeding.
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Confidential source provides information in confidence
Chain of command order of authority; links/responsibility in levels
Vertical communication information from head
Lateral communication same level of command
Insubordination violating chain of command/failing to follow orders
Delegation of authority granting decision-making authority
Procedural justice carrying out justice in a fair, equitable manner
(unbiased policing)
Police legitimacy when community views LE as fair, morally obligated,
legitimate authority
Ethics standards of conduct based on right/wrong; defined
by society
Bribery accept something for benefit which influences
professional conduct or decision-making
Gratuity anything of value to benefit the giver more than the
receiver
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Perjury lying in court under oath (in documents too)
Conflict of interest LEO personally benefits from actions/decision made
Hostile work environment difficult or uncomfortable workplace because of
harasser's behavior
Quid pro quo something for something
Sexual harassment unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual
favors, verbal/physical conduct of sexual nature
Bias unfair treatment and attitude towards a group
Stereotyping judging a group different than your own based on
others' opinions
Prejudice unjustified/baseless attitude toward someone
Discrimination choosing to act on prejudices
Stigma belittling/disapproval of people because of
characteristics
Stress physical/emotional reaction to situation
