OPOTA SPOS UNIT 1 Q&A 2023/24

The relationship between a student performance objective and a test question - Answer- A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. The Ultimate reason for Law Enforcement Training - Answer- To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public A Peace officers main goals - Answer- 1. Enforce laws 2. Preserve the Peace 3. Prevent Crimes 4. Protect civil rights and liberties 5. Provide services Considerations when exercising discretion - Answer- -Use sound judgment 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 Factors necessary for the commission of a crime - Answer- Desire -The motivation behind criminal behavior -This factor is the most difficult to change Victime -the potential target -criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her surroundings or lacking proper security precautions -Difficult to change this factor due to individual personalities Opportunity -Removing opportunity for crime with proper security measures applied to the victim's environment -most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies Core concepts of community policing - Answer- - 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 Considerations for off duty situations - Answer- Behavior - An officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty - Not only does this refer to physical and verbal actions, but also online activity on social media - An officer is expected to uphold the law enforcement code of ethics Situational Awareness