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OPOTA EXAM ( VERSION) QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||100% GUARANTEED PASS&lt;BRAND NEW&gt; Explain officer liability when responding to emergency calls - ANSWER -Emergency call-a call to duty, including, but not limited to, communications from citizens, police dispatchers, and personal observations by peace officers of inherently dangerous situations that demand an immediate response on the part of a peace officer. -An officer who is responding to an emergency call is governed by the sovereign immunity standard. -This is a critical concept relative to cruiser involved accidents because if you are on an emergency call at the time you had an on-duty accident, you and the agency you work for would be immune from liability unless you were in a willful and/or wanton manner. Explain the necessary steps in preparing for court - ANSWER Ensure all evidence required for the case is accounted for, safely secured, and can be obtained prior to court Call and meet with the prosecutor to determine if additional assistance or information is needed Review notes and/or reports pertinent to the case List the general rules for effective courtroom testimony - ANSWER -Be early -Be professional -Wear your uniform or business attire -Speak loudly, clearly, and with confidence -Give concise, clear, and complete answers -Avoid talking with potential or actual jurors Explain counter tactics for common defense attorney tactics. - ANSWER Tactic - asking if the officer has spoken with other parties involved with the case (e.g., other attorneys, investigators, witnesses) •Used to make officers think that if they have done so, they have done something wrong Counter tactic - answer truthfully •Officers are permitted to talk to these people •Officer, however, can't tell them what to say Tactic - rapid fire questioning •Used to confuse the officer and force inconsistent answers Counter tactic - slow the pace by pausing before answering •Remain calm •This will prohibit the attorney from building momentum •Ask to have the question repeated if unsure how or what to answer Tactic - repeated questioning •Used in an attempt to obtain conflicting responses Counter tactics •Tell the truth •Know the facts of the case and the material upon which you will be testifying Tactic - verbal badgering and staring •Used to anger the officer so the officer loses composure Counter tactics •Remain calm •Look at the person who is asking the question, then answer the question to the jury or judge Tactic - asking two questions at the same time •Used in an attempt to confuse the officer Counter tactics •Remain calm •Ask the attorney which question should be answered first Tactic - friendly counsel •Used in an attempt to place the officer in a false level of comfort Counter tactics •Stay alert and listen •Be aware the purpose of the friendly demeanor may be to lull the officer into a false sense of security so the officer becomes sloppy with the testimony Tactic - misquoting the officer's testimony •Used to confuse the officer or get different information before the jury Counter tactics •Listen carefully to the questions asked by the attorney •If the attorney paraphrases the officer's testimony differently than how it was presented, correct the error (i.e., don't be afraid to te Identify traditional and non-traditional media. - ANSWER -Traditional Media (sources include television, radio, and print sources and the social media and Internet accounts they maintain -Non-traditional media (Sources include individuals or groups, operating outside the traditional media outlets who regularly post information on websites and social media platforms, as well as "citizen journalists" who randomly and opportunistically capture events that have the potential to go viral) Identify key similarities and differences between traditional and non-traditional media. - ANSWER Similarities -Both are afforded the same Fourth Amendment protections -Both want access to information, in a timely fashion, in a user-friendly form, with audio and visuals. -Both are entitled to the same physical access to the scene of an incident as each other and any private citizen. -Both are entitled to the same access to information as each other and any private citizen. Differences -Non-traditional media is not held to a professional standard, whereas traditional media is held to the professional standards of journalism. -Non-traditional media is often advocacy focused, whereas traditional media is objective focused. -Non-traditional media's primary objective is often sensationalism, whereas one of traditional media's primary objectives is accuracy. -Non-traditional media is less interested in relationship building with law enforcement because non-traditional media reporting is event driven, whereas traditional media, which regularly interacts with law enforcement on a variety of news events, is interested in developing good rapport with law enforcement. Identify reasons for establishing rapport and effective communications with the media. - ANSWER • You and the media each have a job to do, and each can benefit from the cooperative nature of the other. • For the media, information from law enforcement is necessary for them to develop and produce accurate news stories. • For the law enforcement agency, media coverage influences public perception. •Media provides a quick way to reach large audiences. List guidelines an officer should follow when media arrives at the scene. - ANSWER • Make certain that the incident scene is secured. • Establish a safe staging area for media. • Inform the media that they are not permitted to position themselves in an area that interferes with the scene or the emergency response, they are not permitted to access the incident scene, and this is the only area in which law enforcement will answer questions. • Advise the media of the approximate time at which information will be made available. • If you are going to refer the media to a supervisor or PIO, be aware that camera crews may still be recording and you may indirectly make a statement to the media by your actions and demeanor. List guidelines an officer should follow when interacting with the media - ANSWER -be familiar with agency policies -consistent information -never speak off record -secure scene -key messages -eye contact, mannerisms, normal tone -do not say no comment -direct, concise and brief Identify all elements of the offense of Domestic Violence per R.C. 2919.25 - ANSWER -Knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member -Recklessly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member -By threat of force, knowingly cause a family or household member to believe that the offender will cause imminent physical harm to the family or household member Identify the categories of persons who fall within the meaning of family or household member. - ANSWER - Any of the following who is residing or has resided with the offender. - A spouse - a person living as a spouse of a former spouse of the offender. - A parent, foster parent or child of the offender or another person related by blood or marriage to the offender. - A parent or a child of a spouse person living as a spouse or former spouse of the offender or another person related by family or affinity to a spouse person living as a spouse or former spouse of the offender. - The natural parent of any child of whom the offender is the other natural parent or is the other natural parent. Recognize the four elements that should be used to determine the primary physical aggressor in a domestic violence incident. - ANSWER Any history of domestic violence or other violent acts by either person involved in the alleged offense, that the officer can reasonably ascertain Whether the alleged violence was caused by a person acting in self-defense Each person's fear of physical harm, if any, resulting from the other person's threatened use of force against any person or resulting from the other person's use or history of the use of force against any person and the reasonableness of that fear The comparative severity of any injuries suffered by the persons involved in the alleged offense Identify which protection order would be applicable in a given scenario. - ANSWER TPO - Temporary Protection Order - an order from the court that is available after a family or household member is charged with a violent or sexually oriented offence. It removes the suspect from the shared residence and has other restrictions. It stays in effect for the length of the case. It can be received by the victim at any time starting with arraignment by it is over when the case is over... CRPO - Criminal Protection Order - Issued by the court after a non-family / non household member is charged with a violent menacing or sexually oriented criminal offence. CRPO is like a TPO for non family or non household members. CPO - Civil Protection Order - Another option for a victim is the CPO which is obtained through the domestic relations or common pleas court even though criminal charges have not been filed. Broader in scope than the TPO because it can be in effect up to five years and it can include other provisions. SSOOPO - Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offence Protection Order - Protects the victim of stalking and sexually oriented offences from a non-family member or household member. Issued through the common please court. It is available for victims whether or not criminal charges are filed.