FLORIDA SOCE STUDY GUIDE
CHAPTER 1 CORRECT 100%
Law enforcement officers focus on helping the communities, they serve,
maintaining____ and enforcing laws - ANSWERCivil order
As the ______, you will help people who are grieving, hurt, or experiencing a personal
tragedy. For example, you might need to calm a lost child help, a confused person with
Alzheimer's, or interview someone who has gone through severe trauma. -
ANSWERSupporter
As a law enforcement officer, you ___ be responsible for maintaining order. -
ANSWERWill
Reaching out to community members will decrease the likelihood that community
members will reach out to you with their own support. - ANSWERFasle
As the ____ for your community, this requires that you take time to learn about the
community and the people who live there. - ANSWERSupporter
As a law enforcement officer, you ____ be responsible for enforcing the law. -
ANSWERWill
Officers must always act within the boundaries of their authority and uphold the
standards of the Law Enforcement Code of ethics - ANSWERTrue
As the ______, you will be an anchor for those who are struggling to remain calm. You
will guide them through the confusion and bring order to uncontrolled. -
ANSWERStabilizer
Law enforcement _____ a service-oriented profession - ANSWERIs
Most of an officers time is devoted to - ANSWERCustomer service and non-
enforcement activities
The____ role is an essential part of the job. However, incorrect excessive use of this
role may degrade the trust of the community and damage the way people view law
enforcement - ANSWEREnforcer
As a law enforcement officer, you ____ be responsible for responding to emergencies. -
ANSWERWill
,When critical incidents occur, you will need to display confidence to calm those around
you. Maintaining your composure and displaying self-assurance in your capabilities are
important to this role. - ANSWERStabilizer
As a law enforcement officer, you need to be able to think on your feet and react to
challenging situations, all while taking care of other people and yourself. -
ANSWERTrue
While there will be times when you will play the role of the enforcer, the majority of your
time will be spent as_____ - ANSWERThe supporter and stabilizer
It is likely that the majority of your time will be spent communicating and interacting with
the public, rather than in enforcement activities. - ANSWERTrue
As a law enforcement officer, you_____ be responsible for protecting the public. -
ANSWERWill
Someone who has______ intelligence has the ability to identify and cope with their own
emotions while also doing the same for people around them. - ANSWEREmotional
______: This role represents duties that are typically associated with a law enforcement
officer. Making arrests and maintaining order by giving lawful commands when deemed
necessary are just a few examples where this role is appropriate. This is when you need
to be assertive and give orders rather than ask questions. - ANSWEREnforcer
An officer has the authority to arrest someone, but this authority comes into play only
when there is a legal reason. - ANSWERTrue
Reaching out to community members will give you the tools you need to properly fill the
role of the____ - ANSWERSupporter
Officer who have greater emotional intelligence more easily recognize when to take on
and switch roles. - ANSWERTrue
_____:This is the role you should automatically adopt when interacting with your
community. - ANSWERSupporter
Examples of situations that might require you to assume the_____ role include disaster
recovery and responding to the scene of a traffic crash. - ANSWERStabilizer
The purpose of the CJSTC_____ commitment to delivering quality standards and/or
training. - ANSWERIs
Strengthening your emotional intelligence and recognizing the roles you play will help
you in your ultimate goal of service. - ANSWERTrue
, Emotional intelligence sometimes means you suppress your emotions or the emotions
of others. - ANSWERFalse
To complete the basic recruit course, you must achieve a passing score of 80 percent
on each of the end-of-course examinations. You will also need to demonstra proficiency
in what? Select ALL that apply. - ANSWERPhysical Fitness Program
High Liability Courses
DUI Traffic Stops course
The CJSTC may take action against an officer's certification if the officer pleads nolo
contendere or pleads guilty to, or is found guilty of, a misdemeanor involving perjury or
false statement. - ANSWERTrue
You begin your basic recruit training July 1, 2021, complete the basic recruit training
and pass the SOCE, and become actively employed with a law enforcement agency as
a sworn officer. What date do you have to meet all the requirements to become a sworn
officer? - ANSWERJune 30,2025
To strengthen your emotional intelligence, you should ask your fellow officers and
command staff for honest feedback on how they think you deal with tense situations
while on patrol and how approachable you are to community members. - ANSWERTrue
Emotional intelligence can enhance officer safety by helping you keep your emotions in
check when tensions are high. - ANSWERTrue
The CJSTC may take action against an officer's certification if the officer pleads nolo
contendere, or pleads guilty to, or is found guilty of, any felony. - ANSWERTrue
The_____oversees the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of all criminal justice officers in Florida. It seeks to ensure that
qualified, well-trained, competent, and ethical criminal justice officers serve the
residents and visitors of Florida - ANSWERCJSTC
No matter what role the situation calls for, service will be at the center of all that you do.
- ANSWERTrue
Completing the Basic Recruit Training Program and passing the SOCE mean that you
are certified. - ANSWERFalse
In order to become certified (sworn) as a law enforcement officer, what must you do?
Select ALL that apply. - ANSWER•be actively employed with a law enforcement agency
in a full-time, part-time, or auxiliary sworn officer position
•meet all the minimum requirements and standards
•complete the approved basic recruit training
•pass the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE)
CHAPTER 1 CORRECT 100%
Law enforcement officers focus on helping the communities, they serve,
maintaining____ and enforcing laws - ANSWERCivil order
As the ______, you will help people who are grieving, hurt, or experiencing a personal
tragedy. For example, you might need to calm a lost child help, a confused person with
Alzheimer's, or interview someone who has gone through severe trauma. -
ANSWERSupporter
As a law enforcement officer, you ___ be responsible for maintaining order. -
ANSWERWill
Reaching out to community members will decrease the likelihood that community
members will reach out to you with their own support. - ANSWERFasle
As the ____ for your community, this requires that you take time to learn about the
community and the people who live there. - ANSWERSupporter
As a law enforcement officer, you ____ be responsible for enforcing the law. -
ANSWERWill
Officers must always act within the boundaries of their authority and uphold the
standards of the Law Enforcement Code of ethics - ANSWERTrue
As the ______, you will be an anchor for those who are struggling to remain calm. You
will guide them through the confusion and bring order to uncontrolled. -
ANSWERStabilizer
Law enforcement _____ a service-oriented profession - ANSWERIs
Most of an officers time is devoted to - ANSWERCustomer service and non-
enforcement activities
The____ role is an essential part of the job. However, incorrect excessive use of this
role may degrade the trust of the community and damage the way people view law
enforcement - ANSWEREnforcer
As a law enforcement officer, you ____ be responsible for responding to emergencies. -
ANSWERWill
,When critical incidents occur, you will need to display confidence to calm those around
you. Maintaining your composure and displaying self-assurance in your capabilities are
important to this role. - ANSWERStabilizer
As a law enforcement officer, you need to be able to think on your feet and react to
challenging situations, all while taking care of other people and yourself. -
ANSWERTrue
While there will be times when you will play the role of the enforcer, the majority of your
time will be spent as_____ - ANSWERThe supporter and stabilizer
It is likely that the majority of your time will be spent communicating and interacting with
the public, rather than in enforcement activities. - ANSWERTrue
As a law enforcement officer, you_____ be responsible for protecting the public. -
ANSWERWill
Someone who has______ intelligence has the ability to identify and cope with their own
emotions while also doing the same for people around them. - ANSWEREmotional
______: This role represents duties that are typically associated with a law enforcement
officer. Making arrests and maintaining order by giving lawful commands when deemed
necessary are just a few examples where this role is appropriate. This is when you need
to be assertive and give orders rather than ask questions. - ANSWEREnforcer
An officer has the authority to arrest someone, but this authority comes into play only
when there is a legal reason. - ANSWERTrue
Reaching out to community members will give you the tools you need to properly fill the
role of the____ - ANSWERSupporter
Officer who have greater emotional intelligence more easily recognize when to take on
and switch roles. - ANSWERTrue
_____:This is the role you should automatically adopt when interacting with your
community. - ANSWERSupporter
Examples of situations that might require you to assume the_____ role include disaster
recovery and responding to the scene of a traffic crash. - ANSWERStabilizer
The purpose of the CJSTC_____ commitment to delivering quality standards and/or
training. - ANSWERIs
Strengthening your emotional intelligence and recognizing the roles you play will help
you in your ultimate goal of service. - ANSWERTrue
, Emotional intelligence sometimes means you suppress your emotions or the emotions
of others. - ANSWERFalse
To complete the basic recruit course, you must achieve a passing score of 80 percent
on each of the end-of-course examinations. You will also need to demonstra proficiency
in what? Select ALL that apply. - ANSWERPhysical Fitness Program
High Liability Courses
DUI Traffic Stops course
The CJSTC may take action against an officer's certification if the officer pleads nolo
contendere or pleads guilty to, or is found guilty of, a misdemeanor involving perjury or
false statement. - ANSWERTrue
You begin your basic recruit training July 1, 2021, complete the basic recruit training
and pass the SOCE, and become actively employed with a law enforcement agency as
a sworn officer. What date do you have to meet all the requirements to become a sworn
officer? - ANSWERJune 30,2025
To strengthen your emotional intelligence, you should ask your fellow officers and
command staff for honest feedback on how they think you deal with tense situations
while on patrol and how approachable you are to community members. - ANSWERTrue
Emotional intelligence can enhance officer safety by helping you keep your emotions in
check when tensions are high. - ANSWERTrue
The CJSTC may take action against an officer's certification if the officer pleads nolo
contendere, or pleads guilty to, or is found guilty of, any felony. - ANSWERTrue
The_____oversees the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of all criminal justice officers in Florida. It seeks to ensure that
qualified, well-trained, competent, and ethical criminal justice officers serve the
residents and visitors of Florida - ANSWERCJSTC
No matter what role the situation calls for, service will be at the center of all that you do.
- ANSWERTrue
Completing the Basic Recruit Training Program and passing the SOCE mean that you
are certified. - ANSWERFalse
In order to become certified (sworn) as a law enforcement officer, what must you do?
Select ALL that apply. - ANSWER•be actively employed with a law enforcement agency
in a full-time, part-time, or auxiliary sworn officer position
•meet all the minimum requirements and standards
•complete the approved basic recruit training
•pass the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE)
