MN Post Test 2023 question and
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626.8475 - -DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT
-626.8475 DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT. - -Regardless of tenure or rank, a peace
officer must intercede when:
(1) present and observing another peace officer using force in violation of section 609.066,
subdivision 2, or otherwise beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances;
and
(2) physically or verbally able to do so.
(b) A peace officer who observes another employee or peace officer use force that exceeds the
degree of force permitted by law has the duty to report the incident in writing within 24 hours to
the chief law enforcement officer of the agency that employs the reporting peace officer.
(c) A peace officer who breaches a duty established in this subdivision is subject to discipline by
the board under Minnesota Rules,
-626.8455 TRAINING IN COMMUNITY POLICING. - -Subdivision 1.Training course.
The board, in consultation with the Minnesota Institute of Community Policing, shall prepare a
training course to instruct peace officers in the techniques of community policing. The course
must include instruction on at least the following matters:
(1) techniques for expanding the training of peace officers to include problem-solving;
(2) techniques for organizing community members so that they are involved and trained in
community policing activities;
(3) techniques for relating to diverse communities; and
(4) techniques for relating to individuals with physical or mental limitations.
The course also must include training on child development issues to enable officers to respond
appropriately to perceived child protection situations. The board shall update the training course
periodically as it deems appropriate.
Subd. 2.Preservice training requirement.
An individual is not eligible to take the peace officer licensing examination after August 1, 1997,
unless the individual has received the training described in subdivision 1.
§Subd. 3.Instructional materials.
The board shall provide to chief law enforcement officers instructional materials patterned after
the materials developed by the board under subdivision 1. These materials must meet board
requirements for continuing education credit.
-Community Partnerships - -Collaborative partnerships between the law enforcement agency
and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase
trust in police
, -Organizational Transformation - -The alignment of organizational management, structure,
personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem
solving.
-Problem Solving - -The process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of
identified problems to develop and evaluate effective responses.
-Define discretion - -A police officer will use responsibly the discretion vested in his position
and exercise it within the law. The principle of reasonableness will guide the officer's
determinations, and the officer will consider all surrounding circumstances in determining
whether any legal action shall be taken. Consistent and wise use of discretion, based on
professional policing competence, will do much to preserve good relationships and retain the
confidence of the public. There can be difficulty in choosing between conflicting courses of
action. It is important to remember that a timely word of advice rather than arrest-- which may be
correct in appropriate circumstances -- can be a more effective means of achieving a desired end.
-PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING - -diagnosing and solving problems that are increasing
crime risks, usually in areas that are seeing comparatively high levels of crime (e.g., "hot spots")
-PROACTIVE POLICING - -the theory and practice of employing criminals before they
commit a crime, thereby preventing crime from taking place in the first place. It is one of the
components of community policing, where police work with groups outside the police
department to respond to an emerging issue instead of responding after a crime has occurred. In
proactive policing, police and local communities work together to identify concerns, reduce
crime and the improved the relationship between law enforcement and local communities.
-Implicit Bias - -Attitudes, prejudices, and judgments that we unconsciously hold about people
or groups
-626.8451 - -Culturally responsive approaches to dealing with victims and perpetrators of
violence
-626.8457 - -Standards of conduct for Law Enforcement Officers
-PTSD - -re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present (intrusive memories,
flashbacks, or nightmares); 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event(s), or avoidance
of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s); and 3) persistent perceptions of
heightened current threat. These symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause
significant impairment in functioning. Effective psychological treatment exists.
-Crime - -means conduct which is prohibited by statute and for which the actor may be
sentenced to imprisonment, with or without a fine.
-Felony - -means a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment for one year or more may be
imposed
answers
626.8475 - -DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT
-626.8475 DUTY TO INTERCEDE AND REPORT. - -Regardless of tenure or rank, a peace
officer must intercede when:
(1) present and observing another peace officer using force in violation of section 609.066,
subdivision 2, or otherwise beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances;
and
(2) physically or verbally able to do so.
(b) A peace officer who observes another employee or peace officer use force that exceeds the
degree of force permitted by law has the duty to report the incident in writing within 24 hours to
the chief law enforcement officer of the agency that employs the reporting peace officer.
(c) A peace officer who breaches a duty established in this subdivision is subject to discipline by
the board under Minnesota Rules,
-626.8455 TRAINING IN COMMUNITY POLICING. - -Subdivision 1.Training course.
The board, in consultation with the Minnesota Institute of Community Policing, shall prepare a
training course to instruct peace officers in the techniques of community policing. The course
must include instruction on at least the following matters:
(1) techniques for expanding the training of peace officers to include problem-solving;
(2) techniques for organizing community members so that they are involved and trained in
community policing activities;
(3) techniques for relating to diverse communities; and
(4) techniques for relating to individuals with physical or mental limitations.
The course also must include training on child development issues to enable officers to respond
appropriately to perceived child protection situations. The board shall update the training course
periodically as it deems appropriate.
Subd. 2.Preservice training requirement.
An individual is not eligible to take the peace officer licensing examination after August 1, 1997,
unless the individual has received the training described in subdivision 1.
§Subd. 3.Instructional materials.
The board shall provide to chief law enforcement officers instructional materials patterned after
the materials developed by the board under subdivision 1. These materials must meet board
requirements for continuing education credit.
-Community Partnerships - -Collaborative partnerships between the law enforcement agency
and the individuals and organizations they serve to develop solutions to problems and increase
trust in police
, -Organizational Transformation - -The alignment of organizational management, structure,
personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem
solving.
-Problem Solving - -The process of engaging in the proactive and systematic examination of
identified problems to develop and evaluate effective responses.
-Define discretion - -A police officer will use responsibly the discretion vested in his position
and exercise it within the law. The principle of reasonableness will guide the officer's
determinations, and the officer will consider all surrounding circumstances in determining
whether any legal action shall be taken. Consistent and wise use of discretion, based on
professional policing competence, will do much to preserve good relationships and retain the
confidence of the public. There can be difficulty in choosing between conflicting courses of
action. It is important to remember that a timely word of advice rather than arrest-- which may be
correct in appropriate circumstances -- can be a more effective means of achieving a desired end.
-PROBLEM ORIENTED POLICING - -diagnosing and solving problems that are increasing
crime risks, usually in areas that are seeing comparatively high levels of crime (e.g., "hot spots")
-PROACTIVE POLICING - -the theory and practice of employing criminals before they
commit a crime, thereby preventing crime from taking place in the first place. It is one of the
components of community policing, where police work with groups outside the police
department to respond to an emerging issue instead of responding after a crime has occurred. In
proactive policing, police and local communities work together to identify concerns, reduce
crime and the improved the relationship between law enforcement and local communities.
-Implicit Bias - -Attitudes, prejudices, and judgments that we unconsciously hold about people
or groups
-626.8451 - -Culturally responsive approaches to dealing with victims and perpetrators of
violence
-626.8457 - -Standards of conduct for Law Enforcement Officers
-PTSD - -re-experiencing the traumatic event or events in the present (intrusive memories,
flashbacks, or nightmares); 2) avoidance of thoughts and memories of the event(s), or avoidance
of activities, situations, or people reminiscent of the event(s); and 3) persistent perceptions of
heightened current threat. These symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause
significant impairment in functioning. Effective psychological treatment exists.
-Crime - -means conduct which is prohibited by statute and for which the actor may be
sentenced to imprisonment, with or without a fine.
-Felony - -means a crime for which a sentence of imprisonment for one year or more may be
imposed
