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CPO Study Guide Exam
Study Guide for the
Florida Department of
Law Enforcement State
Officer Certification
Exam for Florida
Correctional Probation
Officers Questions and
Answers
Officer safety
,Ans- a concept that combines command presence, situational awareness, and a
survival mindset
Command presence
Ans- projecting a positive self-image that earns the respect of offenders and
the public you serve; the way your carry yourself
Situational awareness
Ans- the understanding of the totality of your cirucmstances and surroundings,
it also contributes to officer safety and requires maintaining a high level of
alertness at all times
Positioning
Ans- placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location where you can best
use your senses to determine what is occurring in your vicinity, while remaining
in a safe place
Complacency
,Ans- an overly comfortable or relaxed state of mind, which may lull you into a
false sense of safety and security
Survival mindset
Ans- a mental attitude to manage stress during dangerous situations, requiring
you to actively control yourself by being prepared to survive, being able to
control your fees, managing your emotions, and putting your ego aside
Cover
Ans- such as automobile engine blocks, brick walls, dirt embankments, concrete,
steel, and thick wood which can protect you from incoming gunfire
Concealment
Ans- can provide camouflage but will not stop incoming gunfire
Community-policing
, Ans- promotes organizational strategies that support the systemic use of
partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address public
safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime
Organizational Transformation
Ans- the orientation of command staff at all levels to support community
partnerships and practice problem-solving
Community-policing problem solving
Ans- the proactive examination of community problems to develop and evaluate
effective criminal justice responses
Community-policing partnerships
Ans- increase understanding and trust between you and community members
which may include law enforcement, government, and community representatives
Interagency agreement
CPO Study Guide Exam
Study Guide for the
Florida Department of
Law Enforcement State
Officer Certification
Exam for Florida
Correctional Probation
Officers Questions and
Answers
Officer safety
,Ans- a concept that combines command presence, situational awareness, and a
survival mindset
Command presence
Ans- projecting a positive self-image that earns the respect of offenders and
the public you serve; the way your carry yourself
Situational awareness
Ans- the understanding of the totality of your cirucmstances and surroundings,
it also contributes to officer safety and requires maintaining a high level of
alertness at all times
Positioning
Ans- placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location where you can best
use your senses to determine what is occurring in your vicinity, while remaining
in a safe place
Complacency
,Ans- an overly comfortable or relaxed state of mind, which may lull you into a
false sense of safety and security
Survival mindset
Ans- a mental attitude to manage stress during dangerous situations, requiring
you to actively control yourself by being prepared to survive, being able to
control your fees, managing your emotions, and putting your ego aside
Cover
Ans- such as automobile engine blocks, brick walls, dirt embankments, concrete,
steel, and thick wood which can protect you from incoming gunfire
Concealment
Ans- can provide camouflage but will not stop incoming gunfire
Community-policing
, Ans- promotes organizational strategies that support the systemic use of
partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address public
safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime
Organizational Transformation
Ans- the orientation of command staff at all levels to support community
partnerships and practice problem-solving
Community-policing problem solving
Ans- the proactive examination of community problems to develop and evaluate
effective criminal justice responses
Community-policing partnerships
Ans- increase understanding and trust between you and community members
which may include law enforcement, government, and community representatives
Interagency agreement
