UTAH SFO EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Mechanics of Report Writing - Answer Correct use of grammar and punctuation
There were no spelling errors.
Create bold, clear, and succinct sentences.
Proper usage of paragraphs
Proper word choice
Immoral - ANSWER Most people believe it immoral to deliberately violate
accepted concepts of right and wrong.
Ammoral - Answer Being neither moral nor immoral; not believing in or caring
about morality and immorality.
ANSWER Credibility is a universal component of leadership
Modeling
Inspiring
Challenging
Encouraging
Enabling
Components of Successful Followership - ANSWER Understand job expectations.
Reporting/accountability
Support the organizational mission.
,Support Leaders
Challenge the process.
Encourage peers.
ANSWER Executive: Chief, Sheriff, Commissioner, Colonel, Warden.
Upper Management - Captain and Lieutenant
First-line supervisors are sergeants.
Line: Officer, Deputy, Trooper.
Police Discretion - Answer The ability to decide between arrest and non-arrest
based completely on the officer's discretion.
Problems caused by non-enforcement of the law - ANSWER The perception of
ineffectiveness
Higher crime rates.
Under-reporting of crimes
Lack of public collaboration.
Inconsistent with legislative aim.
Rathert and Zybak v. Village of Peotone - ANSWER Departmental authority to
regulate off-duty conduct.
Kelley v. Johnson - ANSWER Department jurisdiction over officers' appearance
Agent - ANSWER Where the attribute grants you power or advantage.
, Target - ANSWER Where the attribute places you in a position of oppression,
discrimination, or lesser power or privilege
Garrity v. New Jersey - The officer must answer truthfully.
Homeland Security umbrella - TSA
CBP (Customs and Border Patrol)
USCIS (Citizenship and Immigration)
Immigration & Customs (ICE)
Secret Service
FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency)
US Coast Guard
Fusion Center - ANSWER: Three primary parts
Information Analysis
Critical Infrastructure and Protection
Intelligence Liaison Officer
ANSWER Statewide Information and Analysis Center
Legislative Branch - Answer Responsible for formulating or making laws.
Mechanics of Report Writing - Answer Correct use of grammar and punctuation
There were no spelling errors.
Create bold, clear, and succinct sentences.
Proper usage of paragraphs
Proper word choice
Immoral - ANSWER Most people believe it immoral to deliberately violate
accepted concepts of right and wrong.
Ammoral - Answer Being neither moral nor immoral; not believing in or caring
about morality and immorality.
ANSWER Credibility is a universal component of leadership
Modeling
Inspiring
Challenging
Encouraging
Enabling
Components of Successful Followership - ANSWER Understand job expectations.
Reporting/accountability
Support the organizational mission.
,Support Leaders
Challenge the process.
Encourage peers.
ANSWER Executive: Chief, Sheriff, Commissioner, Colonel, Warden.
Upper Management - Captain and Lieutenant
First-line supervisors are sergeants.
Line: Officer, Deputy, Trooper.
Police Discretion - Answer The ability to decide between arrest and non-arrest
based completely on the officer's discretion.
Problems caused by non-enforcement of the law - ANSWER The perception of
ineffectiveness
Higher crime rates.
Under-reporting of crimes
Lack of public collaboration.
Inconsistent with legislative aim.
Rathert and Zybak v. Village of Peotone - ANSWER Departmental authority to
regulate off-duty conduct.
Kelley v. Johnson - ANSWER Department jurisdiction over officers' appearance
Agent - ANSWER Where the attribute grants you power or advantage.
, Target - ANSWER Where the attribute places you in a position of oppression,
discrimination, or lesser power or privilege
Garrity v. New Jersey - The officer must answer truthfully.
Homeland Security umbrella - TSA
CBP (Customs and Border Patrol)
USCIS (Citizenship and Immigration)
Immigration & Customs (ICE)
Secret Service
FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency)
US Coast Guard
Fusion Center - ANSWER: Three primary parts
Information Analysis
Critical Infrastructure and Protection
Intelligence Liaison Officer
ANSWER Statewide Information and Analysis Center
Legislative Branch - Answer Responsible for formulating or making laws.
