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#3Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a crime (i.e., the Crime Triangle) • 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 - Correct Answer-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2 SPO#4 State the core concepts of Community Policing. 1. Behavior An officers behavior is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty. 2. Situational Awareness An officer should make every effort to remain alert even when not working. 3. If the situation involves a reasonable belief of serious physical harm, provide a response as soon as practical. - Correct Answer-UNIT 1 TOPIC 2 SPO#5 List considerations for off duty situations 1. Protect an individual's freedom. 2. Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights. - Correct Answer-UNIT 1 TOPIC 3 SPO#1 State the purposes of the Bill of Rights 1. Law enforcement (e.g., police officer, deputy sheriff) Keep the peace 2. Courts Hold fair and impartial trails (e.g., ensure due process) 3. Correction- responsible for supervising the offender Prisons/county jails - Correct Answer-UNIT 1 TOPIC 3 SPO#2 Describe the major components of the criminal justice system 1. Punish the offender and in many cases, rehabilitate the offender 2. Protect Society 3. Restore the victim as much as possible - Correct Answer-UNIT 1 TOPIC 3