AZ POST PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES QUESTIONS
Executive branch - Answer -This branch of government is responsible for executing,
enforcing and setting the policy of the law.
Legislative branch - Answer -This branch of government writes or creates laws. Also, it
determines the budget of government that includes both the executive and judicial
branch. This will also affect the policies of government due to budget constraints.
Judicial branch - Answer -Consists of the courts at both the federal and state level.
They determine the guilt or innocence of criminal offenders and hear civil disputes.
Make judgments, decisions and interpretations concerning the law, policies and
decisions of the executive and legislative branches.
Identify the purposes and general conditions of parole and probation. - Answer -
Probation is a sentence handed down by a court just the same as prison time is a
sentence handed down by a court. Parole is not a sentence like probation, but rather an
early and conditional release from serving time in prison.
Identify the functions and responsibilities of the following three (3) components of the
criminal justice system, including the ways that they interact: Law Enforcement, Judicial,
and Corrections - Answer -Law enforcement is to problem solve, enforce the law, order
maintenance, gather info, and service duties. Judicial is the arena for legal prosecution
of criminal defendants. Corrections is
Victim/witness services - Answer -They provide the victim with the following services:
Financial assistance for loss of wages, counseling, medical needs and many other
needs.
Police/Sheriff - Answer -Responds to the victim's call for assistance. Helps conduct the
investigation of the incident, makes an arrest and prepares the facts for prosecution.
Correctional officers - Answer -A correction officer supervises inmates and provides for
the safety and security of staff and inmates in prison.
Parole officers - Answer -If a person violates the conditions of his/her parole, the parole
officer, at a hearing, revokes it and he/she is sent back to prison.
Probation officers - Answer -The probation officer is the person that oversees or
supervises the individual to see if the person is meeting those conditions. They are
under the court component.
Defense attorneys - Answer -Responsibility is to represent anyone who is accused of a
crime, whether they are guilty or not regardless of personal feelings
,Prosecuting attorneys - Answer -Examines the case then determines whether to
prosecute or not. If yes, he/she prepares for the case by examining evidence and
preparing witnesses. Presents the case to the jury or judge, if it goes to trial.
Judges - Answer -Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial process. To ensure
that the defendant's constitutional rights are protected and that proper procedure is
followed.
Laws of Hammurabi. - Answer -King Hammurabi wanted one (1) set of laws for his
entire kingdom. So he developed the first set of written laws and criminal justice system
known to man. Justice belonged to the king. Private dealings were to be handled
between individuals.
Mutual pledge system. - Answer -The public being responsible to enforce its own laws
and catch violators. The concept of "sheriff" was developed from the office of Shire-
Reeve. The Shire-Reeve was responsible for the jail and to gather taxes for the king.
Magna Carta. - Answer -In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed by King John (the
Terrible) after losing a rebellion with his barons and other nobility. The Magna Carta is
important because it is the foundation of our procedural due process and the Bill of
Rights.
Peelian reform. - Answer -In June of 1829, Parliament passed the Metropolitan Police
act which created the London Metropolitan Police. The Peelian principals were centrally
located headquarters, document enforcement actions (for the first time), and distribution
of criminal news.
Development of police agencies in the United States. - Answer -Political era (1840-
1920), Professional model era (1920-1970), community-problem solving era (1970-
present day), and number based policing.
Identify the five (5) categories of law enforcement in Arizona - Answer -Federal, State,
Tribal, County, and Local
A.R.S. §13-3871 - Answer -Authority of peace officers
A.R.S. §13-3874 - Answer -Indian police; powers; qualifications
A.R.S. §13-3875 - Answer -Cross-certification of federal peace officers
Chain of Command - Answer -Every person has only ONE supervisor or boss. That
person in turn has a supervisor or boss. This continues to the top of the organization.
For an organization to run effectively, officers cannot be given orders from different
supervisors.
, Span of Control - Answer -There are a certain number of officers that a supervisor can
effectively supervise. This number is generally felt to be between six to eight (6-8),
depending on the types of assignments of the
officers. More than this can cause lack of control and
productivity.
Problem-solving steps: - Answer -A. Identifying the problem.
B. Analyzing the problem.
C. Developing alternatives.
D. Selecting a solution.
E. Evaluating effectiveness.
Responsibility of Supervisor to the officer - Answer -· Provide guidance
· Provide Responsibility
· Provide training (you will always be learning here)
· Keep employee informed
· Follow up
· Assist in making decisions
· Provide an example
· Open and honest communication
· Provide leadership (motivation)
· Emotional support
· Accept responsibility
· Professional ambitions
· Give credit
· Acknowledge exceptional performance
· Acknowledge unacceptable performance
Responsibility of Employee to the supervisor - Answer -· Accept authority
· Give full attention to duties
· Keep supervisor informed
· Each officer responsible for proper job performance
· Advise supervisor if you make a mistake, correct it rather than ignore it, hoping he/she
doesn't notice
Gratuity - Answer -Anything of value intended to benefit the receiver, given to the
person because if his or her position of authority
Bribe - Answer -When while a public servant or party officer, a person solicits, accepts,
or agrees to accept any benefit up on an agreement or understanding that his/her vote,
opinion, judgments, or exercise of discretion or other action as a public servant or part
officer may therefore influence
Identify examples of the problems associated with an officer's acceptance of gratuities -
Answer -Feeling of indebtedness, expectations of giver, easy to move from small gifts to
large, public perception
Executive branch - Answer -This branch of government is responsible for executing,
enforcing and setting the policy of the law.
Legislative branch - Answer -This branch of government writes or creates laws. Also, it
determines the budget of government that includes both the executive and judicial
branch. This will also affect the policies of government due to budget constraints.
Judicial branch - Answer -Consists of the courts at both the federal and state level.
They determine the guilt or innocence of criminal offenders and hear civil disputes.
Make judgments, decisions and interpretations concerning the law, policies and
decisions of the executive and legislative branches.
Identify the purposes and general conditions of parole and probation. - Answer -
Probation is a sentence handed down by a court just the same as prison time is a
sentence handed down by a court. Parole is not a sentence like probation, but rather an
early and conditional release from serving time in prison.
Identify the functions and responsibilities of the following three (3) components of the
criminal justice system, including the ways that they interact: Law Enforcement, Judicial,
and Corrections - Answer -Law enforcement is to problem solve, enforce the law, order
maintenance, gather info, and service duties. Judicial is the arena for legal prosecution
of criminal defendants. Corrections is
Victim/witness services - Answer -They provide the victim with the following services:
Financial assistance for loss of wages, counseling, medical needs and many other
needs.
Police/Sheriff - Answer -Responds to the victim's call for assistance. Helps conduct the
investigation of the incident, makes an arrest and prepares the facts for prosecution.
Correctional officers - Answer -A correction officer supervises inmates and provides for
the safety and security of staff and inmates in prison.
Parole officers - Answer -If a person violates the conditions of his/her parole, the parole
officer, at a hearing, revokes it and he/she is sent back to prison.
Probation officers - Answer -The probation officer is the person that oversees or
supervises the individual to see if the person is meeting those conditions. They are
under the court component.
Defense attorneys - Answer -Responsibility is to represent anyone who is accused of a
crime, whether they are guilty or not regardless of personal feelings
,Prosecuting attorneys - Answer -Examines the case then determines whether to
prosecute or not. If yes, he/she prepares for the case by examining evidence and
preparing witnesses. Presents the case to the jury or judge, if it goes to trial.
Judges - Answer -Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial process. To ensure
that the defendant's constitutional rights are protected and that proper procedure is
followed.
Laws of Hammurabi. - Answer -King Hammurabi wanted one (1) set of laws for his
entire kingdom. So he developed the first set of written laws and criminal justice system
known to man. Justice belonged to the king. Private dealings were to be handled
between individuals.
Mutual pledge system. - Answer -The public being responsible to enforce its own laws
and catch violators. The concept of "sheriff" was developed from the office of Shire-
Reeve. The Shire-Reeve was responsible for the jail and to gather taxes for the king.
Magna Carta. - Answer -In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed by King John (the
Terrible) after losing a rebellion with his barons and other nobility. The Magna Carta is
important because it is the foundation of our procedural due process and the Bill of
Rights.
Peelian reform. - Answer -In June of 1829, Parliament passed the Metropolitan Police
act which created the London Metropolitan Police. The Peelian principals were centrally
located headquarters, document enforcement actions (for the first time), and distribution
of criminal news.
Development of police agencies in the United States. - Answer -Political era (1840-
1920), Professional model era (1920-1970), community-problem solving era (1970-
present day), and number based policing.
Identify the five (5) categories of law enforcement in Arizona - Answer -Federal, State,
Tribal, County, and Local
A.R.S. §13-3871 - Answer -Authority of peace officers
A.R.S. §13-3874 - Answer -Indian police; powers; qualifications
A.R.S. §13-3875 - Answer -Cross-certification of federal peace officers
Chain of Command - Answer -Every person has only ONE supervisor or boss. That
person in turn has a supervisor or boss. This continues to the top of the organization.
For an organization to run effectively, officers cannot be given orders from different
supervisors.
, Span of Control - Answer -There are a certain number of officers that a supervisor can
effectively supervise. This number is generally felt to be between six to eight (6-8),
depending on the types of assignments of the
officers. More than this can cause lack of control and
productivity.
Problem-solving steps: - Answer -A. Identifying the problem.
B. Analyzing the problem.
C. Developing alternatives.
D. Selecting a solution.
E. Evaluating effectiveness.
Responsibility of Supervisor to the officer - Answer -· Provide guidance
· Provide Responsibility
· Provide training (you will always be learning here)
· Keep employee informed
· Follow up
· Assist in making decisions
· Provide an example
· Open and honest communication
· Provide leadership (motivation)
· Emotional support
· Accept responsibility
· Professional ambitions
· Give credit
· Acknowledge exceptional performance
· Acknowledge unacceptable performance
Responsibility of Employee to the supervisor - Answer -· Accept authority
· Give full attention to duties
· Keep supervisor informed
· Each officer responsible for proper job performance
· Advise supervisor if you make a mistake, correct it rather than ignore it, hoping he/she
doesn't notice
Gratuity - Answer -Anything of value intended to benefit the receiver, given to the
person because if his or her position of authority
Bribe - Answer -When while a public servant or party officer, a person solicits, accepts,
or agrees to accept any benefit up on an agreement or understanding that his/her vote,
opinion, judgments, or exercise of discretion or other action as a public servant or part
officer may therefore influence
Identify examples of the problems associated with an officer's acceptance of gratuities -
Answer -Feeling of indebtedness, expectations of giver, easy to move from small gifts to
large, public perception
