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OPOTA SPO'S Chapter 1 Administration
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What Is The Relationship Between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) and a Test Question -
Answer✔A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a
test question
What Is The Ultimate Reason for Law Enforcement Training - Answer✔To be able to protect the
life and property of yourself and the public
WHAT IS A PEACE OFFICER'S MAIN GOALS - Answer✔a. Enforce laws
b. Preserve the peace
c. Prevent crimes
d. Protect civil rights and liberties
e. Provide services
WHAT ARE CONSIDERATIONS WHEN EXERCISING DISCRETION - Answer✔(1) Use sound
judgment to determine which laws are to
be formally enforced
(2) Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or citation
(e.g., referring a homeless person to a shelter rather than a trespassing arrest)
WHAT ARE FACTORS NECESSARY FOR THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME (i.e., THE CRIME TRIANGLE
- Answer✔(1) Desire
(a) The motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power, revenge, fear, narcotics
usage)
(b) This factor is the most difficult to change
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(2) Victim
(a) The potential target
(b) Criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her surroundings or lacking proper
security precautions
(c) Difficult to change this factor due to individual personalities
(3) Opportunity
(a) Removing opportunity for crime with proper security measures applied to the victim's
environment (e.g., locking doors/windows, removing valuables from open view, good lighting)
(b) Most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies
WHAT ARE THE CORE CONCEPTS OF COMMUNITY POLICING - Answer✔a. A partnership
between the police and the community
b. Crime prevention
c. Organizational change of the agency
d. A problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive
CONSIDERATIONS FOR OFF DUTY SITUATIONS - Answer✔(1) Behavior
(a) An officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty
(b) Not only does this refer to physical and verbal actions, but also online activity on social
media
(c) An officer is expected to uphold the law enforcement code of ethics
(2) Situational awareness
(a) An officer should make every effort to remain alert
even when not working
(b) You never know when you may need to transition quickly from a private citizen to a peace
officer
(c) Make certain to preplan with your family should a situation arise while together. Create a
number of scenarios for your family to practice
(d) Familiarize yourself with your agency's off duty weapon policy
(3) Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention is necessary
(a) If the situation involves a reasonable belief of serious physical harm, provide a response as
soon as practical
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OPOTA SPO'S Chapter 1 Administration
Exam Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 |
Guaranteed Pass.
What Is The Relationship Between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) and a Test Question -
Answer✔A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a
test question
What Is The Ultimate Reason for Law Enforcement Training - Answer✔To be able to protect the
life and property of yourself and the public
WHAT IS A PEACE OFFICER'S MAIN GOALS - Answer✔a. Enforce laws
b. Preserve the peace
c. Prevent crimes
d. Protect civil rights and liberties
e. Provide services
WHAT ARE CONSIDERATIONS WHEN EXERCISING DISCRETION - Answer✔(1) Use sound
judgment to determine which laws are to
be formally enforced
(2) Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or citation
(e.g., referring a homeless person to a shelter rather than a trespassing arrest)
WHAT ARE FACTORS NECESSARY FOR THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME (i.e., THE CRIME TRIANGLE
- Answer✔(1) Desire
(a) The motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power, revenge, fear, narcotics
usage)
(b) This factor is the most difficult to change
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(2) Victim
(a) The potential target
(b) Criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her surroundings or lacking proper
security precautions
(c) Difficult to change this factor due to individual personalities
(3) Opportunity
(a) Removing opportunity for crime with proper security measures applied to the victim's
environment (e.g., locking doors/windows, removing valuables from open view, good lighting)
(b) Most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies
WHAT ARE THE CORE CONCEPTS OF COMMUNITY POLICING - Answer✔a. A partnership
between the police and the community
b. Crime prevention
c. Organizational change of the agency
d. A problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive
CONSIDERATIONS FOR OFF DUTY SITUATIONS - Answer✔(1) Behavior
(a) An officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty
(b) Not only does this refer to physical and verbal actions, but also online activity on social
media
(c) An officer is expected to uphold the law enforcement code of ethics
(2) Situational awareness
(a) An officer should make every effort to remain alert
even when not working
(b) You never know when you may need to transition quickly from a private citizen to a peace
officer
(c) Make certain to preplan with your family should a situation arise while together. Create a
number of scenarios for your family to practice
(d) Familiarize yourself with your agency's off duty weapon policy
(3) Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention is necessary
(a) If the situation involves a reasonable belief of serious physical harm, provide a response as
soon as practical
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