FCSO OPOTA Corrections | COMPLETE
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SPO 1.1-What's the relationship A test question must respond directly to an spo and
between a student performance every spo may be the basis of a test question.
objective and a test question?
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for • Mandated by state law.
corrections training? • To acquire new knowledge and skills
• To reduce errors and mistakes in
performing critical tasks while protecting
the public.
• To standardize procedures.
• To increase efficiency
• To build confidence and morale.
• To build safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability.
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet
training standards.
,SPO 1.2-List the internal and external • Relationships with family and friends.
influences that affect and complicate • The media.
an officer's decisions • Department regulations.
• Citizens.
• Interdepartmental politics.
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs.
SPO 1.2-2-What are factors that • Anger
contribute to unethical behavior? • Lust
• Greed
• Peer Pressure
SPO 1.2-3-Part 1: What will an ethical • Treat everyone professionally and without
corrections officer do? bias.
• Conduct duties objectively.
• Respect the profession of corrections.
• Be responsible to his/her family and
community.
SPO 1.2-3-Part 2: What will an • Use excessive force.
unethical corrections officer do? • Accept gratuities.
• Commit perjury.
• Falsify reports.
SPO 2.1-1-What are the purposes of • Protect an individuals freedoms.
the Bill of Rights • Prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
, SPO 2.1-2-Describe the major • Law enforcement-keep the peace,
components of the criminal justice apprehend violators, combat crime, prevent
system: crime, and provide services.
• Courts-Hold fair and impartial trials (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. Prison/county jails, parole,
probation, halfway houses, and work
release programs.
SPO 2.1-3-List the goals of • Punish the offender and in many cases,
sentencing rehabilitate thee offender.
• Protect society.
• Restore the victim as much as possible.
SPO 2.1-4-What are the general rules • Be prepared.
for effective courtroom testimony? • Project a positive image.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Sit, stand, and walk with good posture.
• Project your voice.
• Give direct answers to questions from
attorneys or the judge.
• If permitted to take reports and notes to
the witness stand, ask for a moment to
review them (don't read report directly
unless told to).
• Be honest.
SPO 2.4-1-Essential jail standards: • Standard that has been designated to
directly support the life, safety, and health of
the jail inmates, employees, and volunteers.
• Jail must follow all of these standards.
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
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Terms in this set (121)
SPO 1.1-What's the relationship A test question must respond directly to an spo and
between a student performance every spo may be the basis of a test question.
objective and a test question?
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for • Mandated by state law.
corrections training? • To acquire new knowledge and skills
• To reduce errors and mistakes in
performing critical tasks while protecting
the public.
• To standardize procedures.
• To increase efficiency
• To build confidence and morale.
• To build safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability.
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet
training standards.
,SPO 1.2-List the internal and external • Relationships with family and friends.
influences that affect and complicate • The media.
an officer's decisions • Department regulations.
• Citizens.
• Interdepartmental politics.
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs.
SPO 1.2-2-What are factors that • Anger
contribute to unethical behavior? • Lust
• Greed
• Peer Pressure
SPO 1.2-3-Part 1: What will an ethical • Treat everyone professionally and without
corrections officer do? bias.
• Conduct duties objectively.
• Respect the profession of corrections.
• Be responsible to his/her family and
community.
SPO 1.2-3-Part 2: What will an • Use excessive force.
unethical corrections officer do? • Accept gratuities.
• Commit perjury.
• Falsify reports.
SPO 2.1-1-What are the purposes of • Protect an individuals freedoms.
the Bill of Rights • Prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
, SPO 2.1-2-Describe the major • Law enforcement-keep the peace,
components of the criminal justice apprehend violators, combat crime, prevent
system: crime, and provide services.
• Courts-Hold fair and impartial trials (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. Prison/county jails, parole,
probation, halfway houses, and work
release programs.
SPO 2.1-3-List the goals of • Punish the offender and in many cases,
sentencing rehabilitate thee offender.
• Protect society.
• Restore the victim as much as possible.
SPO 2.1-4-What are the general rules • Be prepared.
for effective courtroom testimony? • Project a positive image.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Sit, stand, and walk with good posture.
• Project your voice.
• Give direct answers to questions from
attorneys or the judge.
• If permitted to take reports and notes to
the witness stand, ask for a moment to
review them (don't read report directly
unless told to).
• Be honest.
SPO 2.4-1-Essential jail standards: • Standard that has been designated to
directly support the life, safety, and health of
the jail inmates, employees, and volunteers.
• Jail must follow all of these standards.
