AZPOST PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 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
