MPOETC ACT 120 - TEST ONE QUESTIONS ANSWERED 100% CORRECT

MPOETC ACT 120 - TEST ONE QUESTIONS ANSWERED 100% CORRECT 4 Learning Skills Listen actively participate take notes think critically 6 Components to active listening Mindset Preparation Organization Focus Clarify Posture ACT 120 Established by PA Legislature in 1974. It's a certification for an officer which after completion, is good for two years. MPOETC TRAINING COMMISION There are 20 members of training commission. Each is appointed by the governor, they serve three year terms POWERS AND DUTIES OF MPOETC Administer Program, Academics, Certification, Training, Standards, Rules and Regulations. Defining Certification assignment of a certification to a police officer after completing the ACT 120, is valid for two years. Commission Is MPOETC Commissioner is the commissioner of PSP (PA state police) Police Department A public agency having general police powers and charged with making arrests in connection with the enforcement of criminal or traffic laws. It includes the sheriff's office and university police. Police officer An employee assigned to criminal or traffic law enforcement Commission members 20 members,etc (SEE PAGE 13 for remaining) PSP Commissioner is chairman, Attorney General police commisioner of a city of the first class. Commission power and duties a. Administer program b. Academies c. Certification d. Training e. Standards f. Rules and regulations PA CRIMES CODE TITLE 18 PA VEHICLE CODE TITLE 75 Systems that assist in maintenance of order. Value System Moral System Belief System Power Derived from the constitutional authority of government. Sir Robert Peel "Father of modern day policing" Nine principles that are basic guidelines for the London Metropolitan Police in 1829 and the foundations of modern law enforcement doctrine. American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. -watch system night watch in which each watchman signaled to others or citizens for help American Law Enforcement followed the English Model CONSTABLE. early officer who supervised the weapons and equipment of all community. American Law Enforcement followed the English Model. SHERIFF county wide law enforcement service provider. Police Discretion Defined as the ability to choose between alternatives when faced with a violation(s) of the law. Two Amendments used in use of force 4th and 8th The mere presence of the police is coercive power, and then adds to coercion of the orders that police give. Civil vs. Criminal Law Civil law deals with disputes between individuals and organizations. Criminal law deals with crime and legal punishment. TORT A civil wrongdoing, usually resulting in a civil lawsuit levied against an officer. WHEN DID MOST AMERICAN CITIES ESTABLISH POLICE DEPARTMENTS BETWEEN Important Amendments: 18th- Prohibition 21st- Repealed Prohibition Landmark Case Law: Miranda V. Arizona (1966), Terry V. Ohio (1968), Tennessee V. Garner (1985) Brady Cop- An officer that is not credible and has their integrity as an officer compromised, based on past decisions that were untruthful. Ethics A code of values for our moral behavior, based upon what is morally good or bad behavior. Police Ethics Decisions made ethically that apply to law enforcement. Professionalism Conduct, aims, or mark a profession. To be considered professional is complimentary. High standard of performance. Discretion The right to choose what should be done in a particular situation; the quality of showing discernment or good judgement. Glass fishbowl - In a law enforcement context, it means the public is always watching our actions (& inactions) because of the nature of authority. Social Contract Theory - Citizens give up certain rights to governments for protection. Police Misconduct Inappropriate actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties. police corruption Infers there is police misconduct where police officers seek personal gain, such as money or career advancement. POLICE SERVICES (DATABASES) NCIC- National Criminal Information Center PaCIC- Pennsylvania Crime Intelligence Center JNET- Pennsylvania Justice Network POLICE POWERS: Seizure Search Violation of Vehicle Code when necessary. Fines WHAT POLICY IS LEAST LIKELY TO AFFECT YOUR PERSONAL JUDGEMENT DEPT. POLICIES bell, book, and candle The Bell: Is your actions causing a "bell" or alarm to go off within you? The Book: Does it violate the law The Candle: How will your actions be seen in the "light"? Three eras of policing 1)political era 2)Reform era 3)Community era nine "Ps" of policing "A centralized place IS NOT the same as place" Place = all places in community Centralized place = not in community (So this would be the wrong answer) (Police HQ = centralized?) What % of actions are police related 20% CPTED Emphasis on location Public trust is what? Power granted to the government Personal Code of conduct- Ofc. should not allow personal feelings to influence professional decisions Professional code of ethics- Readily offer friendship (relationship) to everyone regardless of wealth Define community attitudes toward the police are formed and what the officer can do to improve these attitudes? Attire Grooming Demeanor AN INCORRECT ANSWER WOULD BE: "Training" Least effective in community policing? Relying on crime statistics Avoiding unnecessary conflict? Relying on Crime Stats Communicate why intensity of police services provided are not always the same External influences perpetuate what? Unethical Conduct 7 objectives Justice is a community responsibility Community Oriented Policing "COP" - is a philosophy that relies on the officer's relationship with the community he/she serves to solve the ills of the community together in a creative ways. Community consists of persons in social interaction within a geographic area and having one or more additional ties. CoP Community Oriented Policing "relationship in community" PCR Public Community Relations Task Oriented JUSTICE Total Community Responsibility (SARA Model): Assessment How did we do? Stakeholders any person impacted by a persistent crime problem. 6 steps of the problem solving is the circle? Involved in problem solving ( any person impacted by a persistent crime problem) 4 Levels of the Criminal Justice System i.Federal ii.State iii.County iv.Local District Attorney (DA). Chief law enforcement officer in the county Attorney General (AG). Chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth General Deterrence Setting an example to the public; to deter crime. (Deterre Specific Deterrence Punish a specific person to prevent future crimes by that individual. Summary offence Sentencing 6. NOT MORE than 90 days. 7. Preliminary hearing? Steps in Criminal Justice System Crime Report/Observe/Discover Investigate Decide to Prosecute Arrest/Booking **NOATTORNEY What is done when arrested and booked? Fingerprint Photographed Demographics CJ Trial Order Prelim Arraignment Bail PrelimHearing Grand Jury Formal Arraignment Pre-Trial Motions Trial