OPOTA Corrections exam with verified answers

OPOTA Corrections exam with verified
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A |test |question |must |respond |directly |to |an |SPO |and |every |SPO |may |be |the |basis |of |a |test |
question. |True |or |False? |

1.1.1 |- |correct |answer |True



List |reasons |for |corrections |training. |(9 |reasons) |

1.1.2 |- |correct |answer |•Mandated |by |state |law

•To |acquire |new |knowledge |and |skills

•To |reduce |errors |and |mistakes |in |performing |critical |tasks |while |protecting |the |public

•To |standardize |procedures

•To |increase |efficiency

•To |build |confidence |and |morale

•To |promote |safety |and |survival |skills

•To |reduce |civil |liability

•To |eliminate |unfit |trainees |who |do |not |meet |training |standards



Describe |the |general |standards |set |forth |in |corrections |officer |code |of |ethics |and |conduct. |

1.2.1 |- |correct |answer |•Emphasize |the |value |of |public |service

•Outline |expectations |for |treating |inmates |and |fostering |professionalism |

•Require |that |corrections |officers |...

-Respect |the |civil |and |legal |rights |of |all |people

-Refrain |from |any |form |of |discrimination

•Prohibit |corrections |officers |from |...

-Using |their |positions |for |personal |gain

,-Accepting |gifts |or |favors |that |might |imply |there |is |a |corresponding |obligation |that |is |
inconsistent |with |professional |duties



List |external |and |internal |influences |on |behavior. |

1.2.2 |- |correct |answer |External

•Relationships |with |friends |and |family

•Local |citizens

•Local |media

•Department |regulations

•Interdepartmental |politics

•Agency |subculture



Internal

•Officer's |own |ethical |and |moral |beliefs |and |values

•Anger

•Greed

•Lust

•Internal |rationalizations |made |prior |to |or |after |misconduct



Explain |the |steps |in |the |decision |making |model |and |the |application |of |PLUS |filters. |

1.2.3 |- |correct |answer |Step |1

Define |the |problem, |being |aware |that |how |you |define |the |problem |determines |where |and |
how |you |will |look |for |solutions.



Step |2

Identify |alternative |solutions |available |to |address |the |problem |- |at |a |minimum |three |and, |
ideally, |more |than |five.



Step |3

,Evaluate |the |identified |alternatives |- |list |the |pros |and |cons |of |each; |differentiate |between |
known |facts |and |personal |beliefs |about |the |situation.



Step |4 |- |Make |the |decision.



Step |5 |- |Implement |the |decision.



Step |6 |- |Evaluate |the |decision.



What |are |the |PLUS |filters? |

1.2.3 |- |correct |answer |P |= |Policies: |Is |it |consistent |with |my |agency's |policies |and |procedures?

L |= |Legal: |Is |the |action |lawful?

U |= |Universal: |Does |it |conform |to |the |universal |principles |and |values |of |my |agency?

S |= |Self: |Does |it |align |with |my |beliefs |of |what |is |right, |good, |and |fair?



Identify |the |essential |questions |answered |in |a |report. |(6 |questions)

1.3.1 |- |correct |answer |•Who

•What

•When

•How

•Where

•Why



Identify |the |requirements |of |a |well |written |report. |(7 |requirements)

1.3.2 |- |correct |answer |•Complete

•Factual

•Accurate

•Objective

, •Concise

•Clear

•Grammatically |and |mechanically |correct



State |the |purposes |of |the |Bill |of |Rights.

2.1.1 |- |correct |answer |•Protect |an |individual's |freedoms

•Prevent |the |government |from |interfering |in |protected |rights



Describe |the |major |components |of |the |criminal |justice |system.

2.1.2 |- |correct |answer |Law |enforcement |(e.g., |police |officer, |deputy |sheriff)

•Keep |the |peace

•Apprehend |violators |and |combat |crime

•Prevent |crime

•Provide |social |services



Courts

•Hold |fair |and |impartial |trials |(i.e., |ensure |due |process)

•Determine |guilt |or |innocence

•Impose |sentences |on |the |guilty

•Key |personnel |includes |judges, |prosecutors, |and |defense |attorneys



Corrections |- |responsible |for |supervising |the |offender

•Prisons/county |jails

•Parole

•Probation

•Halfway |houses

•Work |release |programs