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What is one strategy to counter implicit bias in decision-
making?
Engaging in deliberative processing and slowing down thinking
Which mode of thinking is characterized by being
unconscious, effortless, and fast?
Automatic thinking (System 1)
What does a person-based approach to procedural justice
emphasize?
Giving individuals a voice in the process and ensuring fairness
Which of the following is one of the four core principles of
procedural justice?
Neutrality in decision-making
In the community bank account concept, what is the
consequence of police actions that reflect overreaction or
disrespect?
It results in a withdrawal from the community bank account
What is one of the ethical responsibilities of peace officers
according to professional codes of ethics and conduct?
To act with integrity and treat everyone professionally
2. Which of the following is an external influence on an
officer's behavior?
Department regulations
3. What is the first step in the process of compromising an
officer’s ethics?
perceived sense of victimization
4. Which of the following is part of the PLUS filter used in
decision-making?
Does it conform to the universal principles and values of the
officer's agency?
5. Which of the following is a "Tenet of Below 100"?
,Remember, complacency kills
Which of the following is NOT a use of field notes for a peace
officer?
A tool for personal reflection
7. Which of the following should be recorded in field notes?
Date and time of the offense
When taking field notes, officers should:
Write or print neatly so the notes can be read and understood
later
9. What essential question is NOT part of a well-written
report?
Why did the officer personally feel affected?
10. Which of the following is a requirement of a well-written
report?
accurate and factual content
1. Which of the following is NOT a general element of a
crime?
A victim's willingness to participate in the crime
What does it mean when a person acts "knowingly"?
The person is aware that their conduct will probably cause a
certain result.
3. What is required for a crime to be classified as an attempt
under 2923.02?
The person must engage in conduct that would result in the
offense, but it is unsuccessful.
4. Which of the following offenses is classified as voluntary
manslaughter under Ohio Revised Code 2903.03?
Voluntary manslaughter
5. What is the offense of "unlawful restraint" classified as
under Ohio Revised Code 2905.03?
unlawful restraint
6. Which of the following activities is considered sexual
conduct?
vaginal intercourse
,7. Sexual contact involves the touching of which of the
following areas?
An erogenous zone, including the genitals or buttocks
8. Which of the following best describes sexual activity?
A combination of sexual conduct and sexual contact
9. What offense is defined by Ohio Revised Code 2907.02?
rape
10. What does the offense of "endangering children" under
Ohio Revised Code 2919.22 involve?
Causing serious harm or creating a risk of harm to a child
11. Which of the following is considered objective evidence
that a crime was motivated by bias or hate?
The offender made biased comments or gestures towards the
victim
12. What does the offense of "ethnic intimidation" under
Ohio Revised Code 2927.12 involve?
Any act of intimidation involving race, religion, or ethnicity
1. Which of the following offenses is defined under Ohio
Revised Code 2913.02?
theft
2. Which offense is defined by Ohio Revised Code 2911.02?
robbery
3. What offense is covered under Ohio Revised Code
2909.05?
vandalism
4. What is the offense defined under Ohio Revised Code
2917.11?
DC
5. Which of the following is a crime defined under Ohio
Revised Code 2921.02?
bribery
6. Which offense is related to "soliciting" under Ohio Revised
Code 2907.24?
soliciting
7. What is considered a "deadly weapon" under Ohio law?
, Any instrument, device, or thing capable of inflicting death, and
designed or specially adapted for use as a weapon
8. What is the definition of a "firearm" under Ohio law?
Any deadly weapon that uses gunpowder or other explosive
propellants to fire a projectile
9. Which of the following describes a semi-automatic
firearm?
A firearm designed to fire one cartridge and automatically
chamber a succeeding cartridge with each pull of the trigger
10. What is considered a "sawed-off firearm" under Ohio
law?
Any shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches long
11. Which of the following offenses is defined under Ohio
Revised Code 2923.12?
Carrying concealed weapons
12. What offense is defined under Ohio Revised Code
2921.36?
Illegal conveyance of weapons onto grounds of detention facilities
13. Which of the following offenses is addressed in Ohio
Revised Code 4301.22?
Rules for sales of beer and intoxicating liquor under permits and
from state liquor stores
14. What is addressed under Ohio Revised Code 4507.30?
Prohibitions related to certain drivers and motor vehicle codes
SPO #1: The purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the United
States Constitution is to guarantee rights relating to:
Arrests, searches, and seizures of persons
SPO #2: What is the relationship between degrees of
suspicion and the responses allowed by the Constitution?
The level of suspicion determines the severity of the response
allowed
SPO #3: A person is seized when…
A reasonable person would believe they are not free to leave due
to the circumstances
Correct Answers Latest Versions 2025 Top
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What is one strategy to counter implicit bias in decision-
making?
Engaging in deliberative processing and slowing down thinking
Which mode of thinking is characterized by being
unconscious, effortless, and fast?
Automatic thinking (System 1)
What does a person-based approach to procedural justice
emphasize?
Giving individuals a voice in the process and ensuring fairness
Which of the following is one of the four core principles of
procedural justice?
Neutrality in decision-making
In the community bank account concept, what is the
consequence of police actions that reflect overreaction or
disrespect?
It results in a withdrawal from the community bank account
What is one of the ethical responsibilities of peace officers
according to professional codes of ethics and conduct?
To act with integrity and treat everyone professionally
2. Which of the following is an external influence on an
officer's behavior?
Department regulations
3. What is the first step in the process of compromising an
officer’s ethics?
perceived sense of victimization
4. Which of the following is part of the PLUS filter used in
decision-making?
Does it conform to the universal principles and values of the
officer's agency?
5. Which of the following is a "Tenet of Below 100"?
,Remember, complacency kills
Which of the following is NOT a use of field notes for a peace
officer?
A tool for personal reflection
7. Which of the following should be recorded in field notes?
Date and time of the offense
When taking field notes, officers should:
Write or print neatly so the notes can be read and understood
later
9. What essential question is NOT part of a well-written
report?
Why did the officer personally feel affected?
10. Which of the following is a requirement of a well-written
report?
accurate and factual content
1. Which of the following is NOT a general element of a
crime?
A victim's willingness to participate in the crime
What does it mean when a person acts "knowingly"?
The person is aware that their conduct will probably cause a
certain result.
3. What is required for a crime to be classified as an attempt
under 2923.02?
The person must engage in conduct that would result in the
offense, but it is unsuccessful.
4. Which of the following offenses is classified as voluntary
manslaughter under Ohio Revised Code 2903.03?
Voluntary manslaughter
5. What is the offense of "unlawful restraint" classified as
under Ohio Revised Code 2905.03?
unlawful restraint
6. Which of the following activities is considered sexual
conduct?
vaginal intercourse
,7. Sexual contact involves the touching of which of the
following areas?
An erogenous zone, including the genitals or buttocks
8. Which of the following best describes sexual activity?
A combination of sexual conduct and sexual contact
9. What offense is defined by Ohio Revised Code 2907.02?
rape
10. What does the offense of "endangering children" under
Ohio Revised Code 2919.22 involve?
Causing serious harm or creating a risk of harm to a child
11. Which of the following is considered objective evidence
that a crime was motivated by bias or hate?
The offender made biased comments or gestures towards the
victim
12. What does the offense of "ethnic intimidation" under
Ohio Revised Code 2927.12 involve?
Any act of intimidation involving race, religion, or ethnicity
1. Which of the following offenses is defined under Ohio
Revised Code 2913.02?
theft
2. Which offense is defined by Ohio Revised Code 2911.02?
robbery
3. What offense is covered under Ohio Revised Code
2909.05?
vandalism
4. What is the offense defined under Ohio Revised Code
2917.11?
DC
5. Which of the following is a crime defined under Ohio
Revised Code 2921.02?
bribery
6. Which offense is related to "soliciting" under Ohio Revised
Code 2907.24?
soliciting
7. What is considered a "deadly weapon" under Ohio law?
, Any instrument, device, or thing capable of inflicting death, and
designed or specially adapted for use as a weapon
8. What is the definition of a "firearm" under Ohio law?
Any deadly weapon that uses gunpowder or other explosive
propellants to fire a projectile
9. Which of the following describes a semi-automatic
firearm?
A firearm designed to fire one cartridge and automatically
chamber a succeeding cartridge with each pull of the trigger
10. What is considered a "sawed-off firearm" under Ohio
law?
Any shotgun with a barrel less than 18 inches long
11. Which of the following offenses is defined under Ohio
Revised Code 2923.12?
Carrying concealed weapons
12. What offense is defined under Ohio Revised Code
2921.36?
Illegal conveyance of weapons onto grounds of detention facilities
13. Which of the following offenses is addressed in Ohio
Revised Code 4301.22?
Rules for sales of beer and intoxicating liquor under permits and
from state liquor stores
14. What is addressed under Ohio Revised Code 4507.30?
Prohibitions related to certain drivers and motor vehicle codes
SPO #1: The purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the United
States Constitution is to guarantee rights relating to:
Arrests, searches, and seizures of persons
SPO #2: What is the relationship between degrees of
suspicion and the responses allowed by the Constitution?
The level of suspicion determines the severity of the response
allowed
SPO #3: A person is seized when…
A reasonable person would believe they are not free to leave due
to the circumstances
