OPOTA SPO's questions with correct answers

List a Peace Officer's main goals. - Answer -Enforce Laws - Preserve the Peace -Prevent Crimes - Protect Civil Rights and Liberties Explain items to consider when exercising discretion. - Answer - Use sound judgement to determine which laws are to be formally enforced. - Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest, or citation. Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a crime. - Answer -DESIRE 1. The motivation behind a criminals behavior. This factor is most difficult to change. - VICTIM 1. The potential target. 2. Criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of their surroundings, or lacking proper security precautions. 3. Difficult to change this factor due to the individuals personality. -OPPORTUNITY 1. Remove opportunities for crime by using proper security measures. 2. Most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies. State the core concepts of community policing. - Answer - A partnership between the Police and the community. - Crime Prevention - Organizational change of the agency. - A problem solving approach to the police role that is proactive.