FDLE State Certification test review
questions with correct answers
What is vertical communication? - Answer-information that flows down from the chief
executive officer through the supervision levels to the lowest levels of the organization.
What is lateral communication? - Answer-communication across a level of the
organization to employees on the same level with the chain of command.
What is the chain of command for Law Enforcement? - Answer-From lowest to highest
Officer
corporal
sergeant
lieutenant
captain
major
colonel
undersheriff/deputy chief/ assistant warden
sheriff/chief/warden
military hierarchy
What is the mission of the CJSTC as established by the Florida statutes? - Answer-To
ensure that the citizens of the State of Florida are served by the most qualified, well-
trained, competent, and ethical criminal justice officers in the nation.
What are the primary responsibilities of the CJSTC? - Answer-to establish uniform
minimum standards for the employment and training of full-time, part-time, and auxiliary
law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
certify officers who complete a Florida basic recruit training program or who are
diversely qualified through experience and training and who meet minimum employment
standards.
maintain a central repository of records of all certified criminal justice officers.
Develop, and maintain, and administer the SOCE for criminal justice officers.
describe the requirements for certification as a CPO? - Answer-You must complete a
CJSTC- approved basic recruit training program for the applicable criminal justice
discipline, unless exempt
achieve an acceptable score on the SOCE for the applicable criminal justice discipline
, comply with the continuing training or education requirements.
What are the reasons the CJSTC may suspend or revoke a CPO certification? -
Answer-Pleads guilty to, or is found guilty of any felony
pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
fails to maintain good moral character
commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
tests positive for controlled substances by urine or blood test
found guilty of excessive use of force under color of authority
engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position
misuses the official position
engages in sex while on duty
has an unprofessional relationship with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee.
makes false statements during the employment process.
What are the penalties for officer violations set forth by the CJSTC? - Answer-Penalties
may include written reprimand, probation, suspension, or revocation of certification.
What are the rights of CPO as established in the officer bill of rights? - Answer-informing
the officer under investigation of the nature of the complaint and the identity of the
complainant
providing the opportunity to review all evidence before the interrogation
conducting the interrogation at a reasonable hour, preferably while the officer is on duty
conducting the interrogation at the office of the command.
Informing the officer under investigation of the rank, name, and command of the officer
in charge of the investigation, the interrogating officer, and all people present during the
interrogation.
limiting interrogation sessions to reasonable periods of time
not subjecting the officer under interrogation to threats or coercion
questions with correct answers
What is vertical communication? - Answer-information that flows down from the chief
executive officer through the supervision levels to the lowest levels of the organization.
What is lateral communication? - Answer-communication across a level of the
organization to employees on the same level with the chain of command.
What is the chain of command for Law Enforcement? - Answer-From lowest to highest
Officer
corporal
sergeant
lieutenant
captain
major
colonel
undersheriff/deputy chief/ assistant warden
sheriff/chief/warden
military hierarchy
What is the mission of the CJSTC as established by the Florida statutes? - Answer-To
ensure that the citizens of the State of Florida are served by the most qualified, well-
trained, competent, and ethical criminal justice officers in the nation.
What are the primary responsibilities of the CJSTC? - Answer-to establish uniform
minimum standards for the employment and training of full-time, part-time, and auxiliary
law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
certify officers who complete a Florida basic recruit training program or who are
diversely qualified through experience and training and who meet minimum employment
standards.
maintain a central repository of records of all certified criminal justice officers.
Develop, and maintain, and administer the SOCE for criminal justice officers.
describe the requirements for certification as a CPO? - Answer-You must complete a
CJSTC- approved basic recruit training program for the applicable criminal justice
discipline, unless exempt
achieve an acceptable score on the SOCE for the applicable criminal justice discipline
, comply with the continuing training or education requirements.
What are the reasons the CJSTC may suspend or revoke a CPO certification? -
Answer-Pleads guilty to, or is found guilty of any felony
pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
fails to maintain good moral character
commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
tests positive for controlled substances by urine or blood test
found guilty of excessive use of force under color of authority
engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position
misuses the official position
engages in sex while on duty
has an unprofessional relationship with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee.
makes false statements during the employment process.
What are the penalties for officer violations set forth by the CJSTC? - Answer-Penalties
may include written reprimand, probation, suspension, or revocation of certification.
What are the rights of CPO as established in the officer bill of rights? - Answer-informing
the officer under investigation of the nature of the complaint and the identity of the
complainant
providing the opportunity to review all evidence before the interrogation
conducting the interrogation at a reasonable hour, preferably while the officer is on duty
conducting the interrogation at the office of the command.
Informing the officer under investigation of the rank, name, and command of the officer
in charge of the investigation, the interrogating officer, and all people present during the
interrogation.
limiting interrogation sessions to reasonable periods of time
not subjecting the officer under interrogation to threats or coercion
