OPOTA Corrections SPO's 2021 Update Exam

.1 SPO #1 Relationship between a SPO and a test question - ans-A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question 1.1 SPO #2 Reasons for Corrections Training - ans-Mandated by State Law To acquire new knowledge and skills To reduce errors and mistakes in performing critical tasks while protecting the public To standardize procedures To increase efficiency To build confidence and morale To promote safety and survival skills To reduce civil liability To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet training standards 1.2 SPO #1 Corrections Officer Codes of Ethics and Conduct - ans-Emphasize the value of public service Outline expectations for treating inmates and fostering professionalism Require that Corrections Officers: Respect the civil and legal rights of all people. Refrain from any form of discrimination Prohibits Corrections Officers from: Using their position for personal gain. Accepting gifts or favors that might imply there is a corresponding obligation that is inconsistent with professional duties. 1.2 SPO #2 External Influences on Behavior - ans-Relationship with friends and family Local Citizens Local Media Department Regulations Interdepartmental Politics Agency Subculture Officer's own ethical and moral beliefs and values Anger, Greed, and Lust: Internal rationalizations made prior to or after misconduct 1.2 SPO #3 Steps in Decision Making Model and Application of PLUS Filters - ans-Step 1: Define the problem. Being aware that how you define the problem determines where and how you will look for solutions Step 2: Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem- at a minimum three and, ideally, more than five Step 3: Evaluate the identified alternatives- list the pros and cons of each; differentiate between known facts and personal beliefs about the situation Step 4: Make the Decision Step 5: Implement the Decision Step 6: Evaluate the Decision PLUS Filters Defined P= Policies: Is it consistent with my agency's policies and procedures? L= Legal: Is it lawful? U= Universal: Does it conform to the universal principles and values of my agency? S= Self: Does it align with my beliefs of what is right, good, and fair? PLUS Filters should be applied at each of the following steps of the decision making model Step 1 (Define the problem)- does the existing situation violate and PLUS considerations? Step 3 (Evaluate alternative solutions)- do the alternatives resolve or create and PLUS considerations and, if so, are the ethical trade-offs acceptable? Step 6 (Evaluate the decision)- does the solution resolve all PLUS considerations, or were unintended or unforseen PLUS considerations created? 1.3 SPO #1 Essential Questions Answered in a Report - ans-1. Who... a. Who discovered the incident? b. Who reported the incident?