Introduction to Law Enforcement Questions
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Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) - ANSWER____________provide the
requirements and standards for the training and certification process of Florida criminal justice
officers. (pg 2)
19 - ANSWERThe Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission is composed of
_____members, representing criminal justice professionals throughout the state. (pg 3)
943.13 F.S. - ANSWERSets the minimum requirements and standards that a person needs to meet
before becoming certified as an officer. (pg 3)
certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct - ANSWERThe CJSTC
was created to oversee_________________of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and
correctional probation officers. (pg 3)
Minimum requirements BEFORE becoming a certified officer - ANSWER19 years old, U.S. citizen, high
school graduate or equivalent, fingerprints on file with employing agency, passed physical
examination, good moral charater (background investigation), submit affidavit attesting to
compliance (CJSTC rules), completed CJSTC approved basic recruit training, pass state exam, never
been convicted of felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, not received
dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the U.S. (pg 3)
4 - ANSWERA recruit has ______years from the starting date of the basic recruit training to complete
the certification process. (pg 3)
Certified (def) - ANSWERSworn, as in a certified police officer. (pg 3)
Meet all minimum requirements and standards
Complete the approved basic recruit training
, Pass the State Officer Certification Exam
Become actively employed with a law enforcement agency - ANSWERIn order to become certified, a
person must do all of the following: (pg 3-4)
State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) - ANSWERUpon completion of a basic recruit training
program, an individual must then pass the _____________. (pg 4)
3 - ANSWERAn applicant must pass the SOCE within ______attempts. (pg 4)
take disciplinary action against an officer's certification - ANSWERIn addition to certifying criminal
justice officers, the Commission has the authority to ___________if the officer fails to maintain the
required standards of conduct. (pg 4)
Commission may take action against certification - ANSWERIf the officer does the following,
_________:
-nolo contendere, pleads or is found guilty of any felony
-nolo contendere, pleads or is found guilty of misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
-fails to maintain good moral character
-commits any act constituting a felony offense
-tests positive for controlled substance
-engages in sexual harassment
-sex on duty
-subverts or attempt to subvert certification exam (pg 4)
disciplinary - ANSWERThe Commission may take _________ action against an officer's certification in
keeping with an established set of penalty guidelines. (pg 5)
penalties - ANSWERThese ___________ include a written reprimand, probation of up to 2 years (with
or without retraining or counseling), suspension of up to 2 years (with or without retraining or
counseling, and revocation of certification. (pg 5)
Nolo Contendere (def) - ANSWERWhere an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the
charges but agrees to accept punishment. (pg 5)