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OPOTA Exam| UPDATE |COMPREHENSIVE
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Explain the relationship between a 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
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training - (ANSWER)To be able
to protect the life and property of yourself and the public
List a peace officer's main goals - (ANSWER)- Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
Explain items to consider when exercising discretion - (ANSWER)- 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 - (ANSWER)Desire - the
motivation behind criminal behavior
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Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
State the core concepts of community policing - (ANSWER)-partnership between
community and police
-crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
Considerations for off duty situations - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)protect a individual's freedoms
-prevent government from interfering in protected rights
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system - (ANSWER)Law
Enforcement
Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence, Impose sentences
Corrections - supervise offender
Goals of Sentencing - (ANSWER)-protect society
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-punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
Recognize the tenets of the Below 100 - (ANSWER)-wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
-WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful - (ANSWER)defined by laws and standards
Criminal Law - (ANSWER)identifies what actions are prohibited
Rules of Agency - (ANSWER)Administrative rules, general orders
Constitutional Law - (ANSWER)amendments
Police Legitimacy - (ANSWER)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
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public trust and confidence in police as being honest, trying to do jobs well, and
protecting community - (ANSWER)Result
individuals are more likely to become actively involved in police community
partnerships
Judgment #2
public willingness to defer the law and police authority - (ANSWER)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 -
(ANSWER)Result
citizens are more likely to cooperate and defer in moments of crisis
circumstances when filming police officers is permissible - (ANSWER)-one party
consents
-as long as it does not interfere with officers carrying out their duties
Race - (ANSWER)modern concept used to classify people by similar, observable
physical characteristics
Genetically influenced traits - (ANSWER)Skin color, hair, eye shape, blood type,
intelligence
OPOTA Exam| UPDATE |COMPREHENSIVE
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|GET IT 100%
ACCURATE!!
Explain the relationship between a 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
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training - (ANSWER)To be able
to protect the life and property of yourself and the public
List a peace officer's main goals - (ANSWER)- Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
Explain items to consider when exercising discretion - (ANSWER)- 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 - (ANSWER)Desire - the
motivation behind criminal behavior
,2
Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
State the core concepts of community policing - (ANSWER)-partnership between
community and police
-crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
Considerations for off duty situations - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)protect a individual's freedoms
-prevent government from interfering in protected rights
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system - (ANSWER)Law
Enforcement
Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence, Impose sentences
Corrections - supervise offender
Goals of Sentencing - (ANSWER)-protect society
,3
-punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
Recognize the tenets of the Below 100 - (ANSWER)-wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
-WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful - (ANSWER)defined by laws and standards
Criminal Law - (ANSWER)identifies what actions are prohibited
Rules of Agency - (ANSWER)Administrative rules, general orders
Constitutional Law - (ANSWER)amendments
Police Legitimacy - (ANSWER)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
, 4
public trust and confidence in police as being honest, trying to do jobs well, and
protecting community - (ANSWER)Result
individuals are more likely to become actively involved in police community
partnerships
Judgment #2
public willingness to defer the law and police authority - (ANSWER)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 -
(ANSWER)Result
citizens are more likely to cooperate and defer in moments of crisis
circumstances when filming police officers is permissible - (ANSWER)-one party
consents
-as long as it does not interfere with officers carrying out their duties
Race - (ANSWER)modern concept used to classify people by similar, observable
physical characteristics
Genetically influenced traits - (ANSWER)Skin color, hair, eye shape, blood type,
intelligence
