OPOTA FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The relationship between a student performance objective and a test question - A test
question must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test
question
The ultimate reason for law enforcement training - To be able to protect the life and
property of yourself and the public
A Peace Officer's Main Goals - -enforce laws
-preserve the peace
-prevent crimes
-protect civil rights and liberties
-provide services
Considerations when exercising discretion - -use sound judgement to determine which
laws are to be formally enforced
-Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or
citation (referring a homeless person to a shelter rather than a trespassing arrest)
Factors necessary for the commission of a crime (the crime triangle) - Desire
-the motivation behind criminal behavior (financial gain, power, revenge, fear, narcotics
usage)
-this is most difficult to change
Victim
-The potential target
-criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her surroundings or lacking
proper security precautions
-difficult to change this factor due to individual personalities
Opportunity
-removing opportunity for crime with proper security measures applied to the victim's
environment (locking doors/windows, removing valuables from open view, good lighting)
-most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies
Core concept of community policing - -a partnership between the police and the
community
-crime prevention
-organizational change of the agency
-a problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive
Considerations for off duty situations - Behavior
-an officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty
The relationship between a student performance objective and a test question - A test
question must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test
question
The ultimate reason for law enforcement training - To be able to protect the life and
property of yourself and the public
A Peace Officer's Main Goals - -enforce laws
-preserve the peace
-prevent crimes
-protect civil rights and liberties
-provide services
Considerations when exercising discretion - -use sound judgement to determine which
laws are to be formally enforced
-Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or
citation (referring a homeless person to a shelter rather than a trespassing arrest)
Factors necessary for the commission of a crime (the crime triangle) - Desire
-the motivation behind criminal behavior (financial gain, power, revenge, fear, narcotics
usage)
-this is most difficult to change
Victim
-The potential target
-criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her surroundings or lacking
proper security precautions
-difficult to change this factor due to individual personalities
Opportunity
-removing opportunity for crime with proper security measures applied to the victim's
environment (locking doors/windows, removing valuables from open view, good lighting)
-most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies
Core concept of community policing - -a partnership between the police and the
community
-crime prevention
-organizational change of the agency
-a problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive
Considerations for off duty situations - Behavior
-an officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty
