CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO LAW
ENFORCEMENT (FLORIDA BASIC RECRUIT
TRAINING PROGRAM) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
3 main components of the criminal justice system Correct
Answers - law enforcement
- courts
- corrections
4 main pillars that compose the procedural justice approach
Correct Answers - fairness and consistency of rule application
- voice and representation in the process
- transparency and openness of the process
- impartiality and unbiased decision-making
acute stress Correct Answers is often short-lived and occurs
when you experience unexpected changes in your life
arrestee Correct Answers a person who is under arrest or has
been arrested
Bias Correct Answers the unfair treatment and attitude toward
a group of people and it is classified as unethical behavior
Bribery Correct Answers occurs when you accept something
for your benefit that influences your professional conduct or
decision-making
C.J.S.T.C Correct Answers Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission
,certified officer Correct Answers certified (sworn) as a law
enforcement officer
chain of command Correct Answers is the order of authority
within an organization
compassion fatigue Correct Answers the emotional exhaustion
that comes from heling others on a long-term basis
complainant Correct Answers person who reports a crime or
alleges that a crime has been committed
confidential source Correct Answers a person who provides
information in confidence about a crime, either from a sense of
civic duty or in the expectation of some personal benefit or
advantage, and whose identity is normally not disclosed until
required by law
conflict of interest Correct Answers a situation, on or off duty,
in which an officer is in a position to personally benefit from
actions or decisions made in their official capacity
consequences of not following proper chain of command
Correct Answers miscommunication of important information
and data which can damage the relationship between you and
your immediate supervisor, and result in confusion and a lack of
coordination within the unit
Corrections Correct Answers enforces punishment and
rehabilitation services as defined by the court system
, County Jails Correct Answers facilities where arrestees go
through booking procedures, arrestees await trial, and convicted
offenders serve a year or less detention
Court System Correct Answers part of the legal system
responsible for interpreting laws
Criminal Justice Correct Answers the governmental system
that deals with the maintenance and enforcement of criminal
laws and includes the structures, functions, and decision-making
processes of the agencies that deal with the management and
control of crime and criminal offenders
defendant Correct Answers a person formally accused of
committing a crime or a civil wrong in a court proceeding
define emotional intelligence Correct Answers the ability to
identify and cope with their own emotions while also doing the
same for the people around them
define enforcer role Correct Answers maintaining order by
giving lawful commands when deemed necessary
define stabilizer role Correct Answers maintaining your
composure and displaying confidence to calm those around in a
critical situation.
to be an anchor for those who are struggling to remain calm and
bring order to uncontrolled situations
ENFORCEMENT (FLORIDA BASIC RECRUIT
TRAINING PROGRAM) QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
3 main components of the criminal justice system Correct
Answers - law enforcement
- courts
- corrections
4 main pillars that compose the procedural justice approach
Correct Answers - fairness and consistency of rule application
- voice and representation in the process
- transparency and openness of the process
- impartiality and unbiased decision-making
acute stress Correct Answers is often short-lived and occurs
when you experience unexpected changes in your life
arrestee Correct Answers a person who is under arrest or has
been arrested
Bias Correct Answers the unfair treatment and attitude toward
a group of people and it is classified as unethical behavior
Bribery Correct Answers occurs when you accept something
for your benefit that influences your professional conduct or
decision-making
C.J.S.T.C Correct Answers Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission
,certified officer Correct Answers certified (sworn) as a law
enforcement officer
chain of command Correct Answers is the order of authority
within an organization
compassion fatigue Correct Answers the emotional exhaustion
that comes from heling others on a long-term basis
complainant Correct Answers person who reports a crime or
alleges that a crime has been committed
confidential source Correct Answers a person who provides
information in confidence about a crime, either from a sense of
civic duty or in the expectation of some personal benefit or
advantage, and whose identity is normally not disclosed until
required by law
conflict of interest Correct Answers a situation, on or off duty,
in which an officer is in a position to personally benefit from
actions or decisions made in their official capacity
consequences of not following proper chain of command
Correct Answers miscommunication of important information
and data which can damage the relationship between you and
your immediate supervisor, and result in confusion and a lack of
coordination within the unit
Corrections Correct Answers enforces punishment and
rehabilitation services as defined by the court system
, County Jails Correct Answers facilities where arrestees go
through booking procedures, arrestees await trial, and convicted
offenders serve a year or less detention
Court System Correct Answers part of the legal system
responsible for interpreting laws
Criminal Justice Correct Answers the governmental system
that deals with the maintenance and enforcement of criminal
laws and includes the structures, functions, and decision-making
processes of the agencies that deal with the management and
control of crime and criminal offenders
defendant Correct Answers a person formally accused of
committing a crime or a civil wrong in a court proceeding
define emotional intelligence Correct Answers the ability to
identify and cope with their own emotions while also doing the
same for the people around them
define enforcer role Correct Answers maintaining order by
giving lawful commands when deemed necessary
define stabilizer role Correct Answers maintaining your
composure and displaying confidence to calm those around in a
critical situation.
to be an anchor for those who are struggling to remain calm and
bring order to uncontrolled situations
