OPOTA STATE TEST BAS 19-073 () SOLVED 100% CORRECT

Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) and a test question. - ANSWER-A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training. - ANSWER-To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public. List a peace officer's main goals. - ANSWER-Enforce the laws Preserve the peace Prevent crimes Protect civil rights and liberties Provide services Explain items to consider when exercising discretion. - ANSWER-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 (e.g., referring a homeless person to shelter rather than a trespassing arrest) Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a crime (i.e., the Crime Triangle). - ANSWER-Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power, revenge, fear, narcotics usage). This factor is the 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 (e.g., locking doors/windows, removing valuables from open view, good lighting) Most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies State the core concepts of community policing. - ANSWER-- 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 Recognize considerations for off duty situations. - ANSWER-Behavior - An officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty - Not only does this refer to physical and verbal actions, but also online activity on social media - An officer is expected to uphold the law enforcement code of ethics Situational Awareness - An officer should make every effort to remain alert even when not working - You never know when you may need to transition quickly from a private citizen to a peace officer - Make certain to preplan with your family should a situation arise while together. Create a number of scenarios for your family to practice - Familiarize yourself with your agency's off duty weapon policy Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention is necessary - If the situation involves a reasonable belief of serious physical harm, provide a response as soon as practical - However, if the situation is less serious, the best course of action is to observe the incident until uniformed officers respond. If you become involved - make contact with dispatch as soon as possible to provide information about the incident and information about yourself (i.e., clothing you are wearing, car you are driving, description of offenders and victims, pertinent officer safety information) State the purposes of the Bill of Rights. - ANSWER-Protect an individual's freedoms Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights Describe the major components of the criminal justice system. - ANSWER-Law Enforcement (e.g., police officer, deputy sheriff) - Keep the peace - Apprehend violators and combat crime - Prevent crime - Provide social services Courts - Hold fair and impartial trials (i.e. ensure due process) - Determine guilt or innocence - Impose sentences on the guilty - Key personnel includes judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys Corrections (responsible for supervising the offender) - Prisons/county jails - Parole - Probation - Halfway houses - Work release programs List the goals of sentencing. - ANSWER-Punish the offender and in many cases, rehabilitate the offender Protect society