OPOTA SPOs Unit 1 questions with answers 2024/2025

OPOTA SPOs Unit 1The relationship between a student performance objective and a test question - correct 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 - correct answer To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public A Peace officers main goals - correct answer 1. Enforce laws 2. Preserve the Peace 3. Prevent Crimes 4. Protect civil rights and liberties 5. Provide services Considerations when exercising discretion - correct 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 - correct 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