SRO CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SRO CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Question 1
Community Policing is defined
Correct Answer
Philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic
use of partnerships and problem solving techniques
Question 2
Community Policing strategic alliances
Correct Answer
Building bridges of trust to the community is essential for an alliance to exist
Question 3
Empowerment
Correct Answer
Giving power or authority to
Question 4
What are the eight P's
Correct Answer
Philosophy, Personalized Policing, Patrols,
Permanent, Place, Partnership &Problems
Question 5
What is SARA
Correct Answer
Scanning, Analysis, Response & Assessment
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Question 6
First SRO
Correct Answer
1958 Flint, Michigan
Question 7
Triad Concept
Correct Answer
Law enforcement, Law-related counselor, Law -Related Educators
Question 8
Define SRO
Correct Answer
Law enforcement officer deployed to work in collaboration with schools,
Address crime problems at school
Develope and educate students on prevention and saftey
Develope or expand community justice initiatives for students
Question 9
Indicators of successful SRO
Correct Answer
Positive role model, Resource to their Community and School, Positive Liason
Between their agency and their community
Question 10
A MOU Is what
Correct Answer
Memorandum of Understanding is not a binding document, promotes and establish
a safe working and learning enviroment
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Question 11
SRO SHOULD NOT ACT AS
Correct Answer
School Disciplinarian
Question 12
Searches and seizures-Administrators vs Police Officer
Correct Answer
What is New Jersey TLO
Question 13
key players in the MOU
Correct Answer
Police agency, School District, probation pardon parole, truancy officer/attendance
secretary, department of mental health
Question 14
Specific Memorandum of Understanding Advantages
Correct Answer
Clear and specific guidelines to follow
All jobs duties and responsibilities are listed
Smaller margin for error or misunderstanding
Question 15
Specific Memorandum of Understanding Disadvantages
Correct Answer
It is impossible to plan for every situation that could occur in a school setting
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SRO CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Question 1
Community Policing is defined
Correct Answer
Philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic
use of partnerships and problem solving techniques
Question 2
Community Policing strategic alliances
Correct Answer
Building bridges of trust to the community is essential for an alliance to exist
Question 3
Empowerment
Correct Answer
Giving power or authority to
Question 4
What are the eight P's
Correct Answer
Philosophy, Personalized Policing, Patrols,
Permanent, Place, Partnership &Problems
Question 5
What is SARA
Correct Answer
Scanning, Analysis, Response & Assessment
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, SRO CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 6
First SRO
Correct Answer
1958 Flint, Michigan
Question 7
Triad Concept
Correct Answer
Law enforcement, Law-related counselor, Law -Related Educators
Question 8
Define SRO
Correct Answer
Law enforcement officer deployed to work in collaboration with schools,
Address crime problems at school
Develope and educate students on prevention and saftey
Develope or expand community justice initiatives for students
Question 9
Indicators of successful SRO
Correct Answer
Positive role model, Resource to their Community and School, Positive Liason
Between their agency and their community
Question 10
A MOU Is what
Correct Answer
Memorandum of Understanding is not a binding document, promotes and establish
a safe working and learning enviroment
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, SRO CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 11
SRO SHOULD NOT ACT AS
Correct Answer
School Disciplinarian
Question 12
Searches and seizures-Administrators vs Police Officer
Correct Answer
What is New Jersey TLO
Question 13
key players in the MOU
Correct Answer
Police agency, School District, probation pardon parole, truancy officer/attendance
secretary, department of mental health
Question 14
Specific Memorandum of Understanding Advantages
Correct Answer
Clear and specific guidelines to follow
All jobs duties and responsibilities are listed
Smaller margin for error or misunderstanding
Question 15
Specific Memorandum of Understanding Disadvantages
Correct Answer
It is impossible to plan for every situation that could occur in a school setting
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