OPOTA Exam
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Terms in this set (420)
Explain the relationship between a A test question must respond directly to an SPO
SPO and a test question and every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Explain the ultimate reason for law To be able to protect the life and property of
enforcement training yourself and the public
List a peace officer's main goals - Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
Explain items to consider when - Use sound judgment to determine which laws are
exercising discretion to be formally enforced
- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy
without arrest or citation
Explain the factors necessary for the Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior
commission of crime Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
, State the core concepts of -partnership between community and police
community policing -crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is
proactive
Considerations for off duty situations Behavior - social media, uphold ethics
Situational Awareness- be alert, pre plan, off duty
weapon policy, be a good witness
State the purpose of Bill of Rights protect a individual's freedoms
-prevent government from interfering in protected
rights
Describe the major components of Law Enforcement
the criminal justice system Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or
innocence, Impose sentences
Corrections - supervise offender
Goals of Sentencing -protect society
-punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
Recognize the tenets of the Below -wear your seatbelt
100 -wear your vest
-WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful defined by laws and standards
Criminal Law identifies what actions are prohibited
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Terms in this set (420)
Explain the relationship between a A test question must respond directly to an SPO
SPO and a test question and every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Explain the ultimate reason for law To be able to protect the life and property of
enforcement training yourself and the public
List a peace officer's main goals - Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
Explain items to consider when - Use sound judgment to determine which laws are
exercising discretion to be formally enforced
- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy
without arrest or citation
Explain the factors necessary for the Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior
commission of crime Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
, State the core concepts of -partnership between community and police
community policing -crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is
proactive
Considerations for off duty situations Behavior - social media, uphold ethics
Situational Awareness- be alert, pre plan, off duty
weapon policy, be a good witness
State the purpose of Bill of Rights protect a individual's freedoms
-prevent government from interfering in protected
rights
Describe the major components of Law Enforcement
the criminal justice system Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or
innocence, Impose sentences
Corrections - supervise offender
Goals of Sentencing -protect society
-punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
Recognize the tenets of the Below -wear your seatbelt
100 -wear your vest
-WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful defined by laws and standards
Criminal Law identifies what actions are prohibited
