OPOTA Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question ✔✔A test question must respond
directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training ✔✔To be able to protect the life and
property of yourself and the public
List a peace officer's main goals ✔✔- Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
Explain items to consider when exercising discretion ✔✔- Use sound judgment to determine
which laws are to be formally enforced
- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy without arrest or citation
,Explain the factors necessary for the commission of crime ✔✔Desire - the motivation behind
criminal behavior
Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
State the core concepts of community policing ✔✔-partnership between community and police
-crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
Considerations for off duty situations ✔✔Behavior - social media, uphold ethics
Situational Awareness- be alert, pre plan, off duty weapon policy, be a good witness
State the purpose of Bill of Rights ✔✔protect a individual's freedoms
-prevent government from interfering in protected rights
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system ✔✔Law Enforcement
Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence, Impose sentences
,Corrections - supervise offender
Goals of Sentencing ✔✔-protect society
-punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
Recognize the tenets of the Below 100 ✔✔-wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
-WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful ✔✔defined by laws and standards
Criminal Law ✔✔identifies what actions are prohibited
Rules of Agency ✔✔Administrative rules, general orders
, Constitutional Law ✔✔amendments
Police Legitimacy ✔✔exists when the public view the police as authorized to exercise power in
order to maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in community
Judgement 1/3
public trust and confidence in police as being honest, trying to do jobs well, and protecting
community ✔✔Result
individuals are more likely to become actively involved in police community partnerships
Judgment #2
public willingness to defer the law and police authority ✔✔Result
Correlation between those who obey and those who view police as legitimate, cooperate by
reporting crimes and providing information
Judgement #3
public belief that police actions are morally justified and appropriate ✔✔Result
citizens are more likely to cooperate and defer in moments of crisis
100% Pass
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question ✔✔A test question must respond
directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training ✔✔To be able to protect the life and
property of yourself and the public
List a peace officer's main goals ✔✔- Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
Explain items to consider when exercising discretion ✔✔- Use sound judgment to determine
which laws are to be formally enforced
- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy without arrest or citation
,Explain the factors necessary for the commission of crime ✔✔Desire - the motivation behind
criminal behavior
Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
State the core concepts of community policing ✔✔-partnership between community and police
-crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
Considerations for off duty situations ✔✔Behavior - social media, uphold ethics
Situational Awareness- be alert, pre plan, off duty weapon policy, be a good witness
State the purpose of Bill of Rights ✔✔protect a individual's freedoms
-prevent government from interfering in protected rights
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system ✔✔Law Enforcement
Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence, Impose sentences
,Corrections - supervise offender
Goals of Sentencing ✔✔-protect society
-punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
Recognize the tenets of the Below 100 ✔✔-wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
-WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful ✔✔defined by laws and standards
Criminal Law ✔✔identifies what actions are prohibited
Rules of Agency ✔✔Administrative rules, general orders
, Constitutional Law ✔✔amendments
Police Legitimacy ✔✔exists when the public view the police as authorized to exercise power in
order to maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in community
Judgement 1/3
public trust and confidence in police as being honest, trying to do jobs well, and protecting
community ✔✔Result
individuals are more likely to become actively involved in police community partnerships
Judgment #2
public willingness to defer the law and police authority ✔✔Result
Correlation between those who obey and those who view police as legitimate, cooperate by
reporting crimes and providing information
Judgement #3
public belief that police actions are morally justified and appropriate ✔✔Result
citizens are more likely to cooperate and defer in moments of crisis
