SOCE Final Exam Study Guide
Values are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not
be factual
Bribery corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant,
corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or
another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or
purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person
believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official
discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a
public duty.
Quid pro quo Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a
specified length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall
corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource
which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a
special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment
Prosecution presents the government's case
Hostile work environment a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events
based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases
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Judge is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought
before the court.
Court administrator is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not
believe to be true.
Discrimination is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex,
age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not
a factor in determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch
—one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the
decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional
amendment. The most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise
questions of constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities These facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are
completed or until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or
disposition on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to
short-term detention (a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center Juvenile suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial
detention.
Prisons (federal and state) are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers are the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical,
education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill
offenders
Parole is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of
the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of
Commission) officer records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers.
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products,
(ATF) firearms and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the
availability of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets.
Florida Supreme Court The highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are
appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death
sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired 4
Vertical Communication the information that flows down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of
the organization
Law enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
Court system is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer • be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury
or a false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended
sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the
United States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-
time, or full-time sworn officer position
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Things you may be disciplined for by the commission • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor
involving perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor
offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to
chapter 777, Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had
the crime been committed or completed
• Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if
committed in the state of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified
serious misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter 777, Florida statutes
• Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance
with the requirements for testing reliability and integrity set forth
• Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority
• Engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official
position
• Misuses the official position
• Engages in sex while on duty
• Has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee; has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate
conduct which is prohibited by Commission rule; engages in any physical contact
not required in the performance of official duties that is normally associated with the
demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct
• Makes false statements during the employment process
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the officer certification examination process
pursuant
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the CJSTC-approved training examination
process or an employing agency's promotional examination process pursuant
FL County Courts • Florida County Courts: The 67 county courts have limited jurisdiction and handle
the following legal issues:
o minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors), which provide a maximum sentence of
one year or less in the county jail
o county and municipal ordinance violations, including traffic infractions (some
counties use hearing officers for these cases)
o civil cases involving amounts of $15,000 or less and small claims disputes (less
than $5,000)
o the issuance of search and arrest warrants within the county
4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US Municipal (Police Departments, Public Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's
Office), State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
Civil law is the legal action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another
person.
Case law is formed by the decisions of the court system (the judicial branch).
Probable cause The standard of justification required to make an arrest or conduct a search
Reasonable suspicion is the standard of justification needed to support a legal Terry stop or investigative
detention. Is sometimes called "articulable suspicion" or "founded suspicion." All
three terms simply mean that an officer can articulate, or put into words, facts that
support a suspicion that the person stopped may be involved in a law violation.
Documentary Evidence anything written or printed which is o ered to prove or disprove facts pertaining to a
case in court (Legal)
Values are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not
be factual
Bribery corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant,
corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or
another, any pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or
purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission which the person
believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official
discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a
public duty.
Quid pro quo Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a
specified length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall
corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource
which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a
special privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but
agrees to accept punishment
Prosecution presents the government's case
Hostile work environment a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events
based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases
, SOCE Final Exam Study Guide
Judge is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought
before the court.
Court administrator is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not
believe to be true.
Discrimination is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex,
age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not
a factor in determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch
—one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the
decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional
amendment. The most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise
questions of constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities These facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are
completed or until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or
disposition on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to
short-term detention (a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center Juvenile suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial
detention.
Prisons (federal and state) are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers are the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical,
education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill
offenders
Parole is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of
the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of
Commission) officer records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers.
, SOCE Final Exam Study Guide
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products,
(ATF) firearms and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the
availability of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets.
Florida Supreme Court The highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are
appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death
sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired 4
Vertical Communication the information that flows down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of
the organization
Law enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
Court system is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer • be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury
or a false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended
sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the
United States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-
time, or full-time sworn officer position
, SOCE Final Exam Study Guide
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor
involving perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor
offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to
chapter 777, Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had
the crime been committed or completed
• Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if
committed in the state of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified
serious misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter 777, Florida statutes
• Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance
with the requirements for testing reliability and integrity set forth
• Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority
• Engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official
position
• Misuses the official position
• Engages in sex while on duty
• Has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee; has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate
conduct which is prohibited by Commission rule; engages in any physical contact
not required in the performance of official duties that is normally associated with the
demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct
• Makes false statements during the employment process
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the officer certification examination process
pursuant
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the CJSTC-approved training examination
process or an employing agency's promotional examination process pursuant
FL County Courts • Florida County Courts: The 67 county courts have limited jurisdiction and handle
the following legal issues:
o minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors), which provide a maximum sentence of
one year or less in the county jail
o county and municipal ordinance violations, including traffic infractions (some
counties use hearing officers for these cases)
o civil cases involving amounts of $15,000 or less and small claims disputes (less
than $5,000)
o the issuance of search and arrest warrants within the county
4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US Municipal (Police Departments, Public Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's
Office), State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
Civil law is the legal action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another
person.
Case law is formed by the decisions of the court system (the judicial branch).
Probable cause The standard of justification required to make an arrest or conduct a search
Reasonable suspicion is the standard of justification needed to support a legal Terry stop or investigative
detention. Is sometimes called "articulable suspicion" or "founded suspicion." All
three terms simply mean that an officer can articulate, or put into words, facts that
support a suspicion that the person stopped may be involved in a law violation.
Documentary Evidence anything written or printed which is o ered to prove or disprove facts pertaining to a
case in court (Legal)
