SOCE Final Exam Study Guide 2023 with complete
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Values
are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption
is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be
factual
Bribery
corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly
to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any
pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence
the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public
servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation
of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo
Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination
failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation
is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a
specified length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority
No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly
use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may
be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special
privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command
the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere
where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to
accept punishment
Prosecution
presents the government's case
Hostile work environment
a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception
is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based
on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney
same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases
Judge
,is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought
before the court.
Court administrator
is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury
may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not
believe to be true.
Discrimination
is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age,
religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment
is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal
or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor in
determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court
is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch—
one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the
decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional
amendment. The most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise questions of
constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities
These facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are completed
or until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails
are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition
on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short-term
detention (a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center
Juvenile suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial detention.
Prisons (federal and state)
are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers
are the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical,
education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill
offenders
Parole
is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the
inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest)
is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission)
,was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional
probation officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms
and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability
of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets.
Florida Supreme Court
The highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are
appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death
sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired
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Vertical Communication
the information that flows down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of the
organization
Law enforcement
is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
Court system
is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections
is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer
• be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a
false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the
United States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or
full-time sworn officer position
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission
, • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving
perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor
offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to
chapter 777, Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had the
crime been committed or completed
• Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if committed
in the state of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified serious
misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter 777, Florida statutes
• Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance with
the requirements for testing reliability and integrity set forth
• Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority
• Engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position
• Misuses the official position
• Engages in sex while on duty
• Has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee; has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate
conduct which is prohibited by Commission rule; engages in any physical contact not
required in the performance of official duties that is normally associated with the
demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct
• Makes false statements during the employment process
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the officer certification examination process pursuant
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the CJSTC-approved training examination process or
an employing agency's promotional examination process pursuant
FL County Courts
• Florida County Courts: The 67 county courts have limited jurisdiction and handle the
following legal issues:
o minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors), which provide a maximum sentence of one
year or less in the county jail
o county and municipal ordinance violations, including traffic infractions (some counties
use hearing officers for these cases)
o civil cases involving amounts of $15,000 or less and small claims disputes (less than
$5,000)
o the issuance of search and arrest warrants within the county
4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US
Municipal (Police Departments, Public Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's Office),
State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
Civil law
is the legal action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another person.
Case law
is formed by the decisions of the court system (the judicial branch).
Probable cause
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Values
are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption
is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may not be
factual
Bribery
corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly
to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any
pecuniary or other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence
the performance of any act or omission which the person believes to be, or the public
servant represents as being, within the official discretion of a public servant, in violation
of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo
Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination
failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation
is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a
specified length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority
No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government attorney shall corruptly
use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource which may
be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special
privilege, benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command
the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere
where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agrees to
accept punishment
Prosecution
presents the government's case
Hostile work environment
a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are acceptable.
Perception
is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based
on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
the governmental agency that enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney
same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases
Judge
,is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought
before the court.
Court administrator
is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury
may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not
believe to be true.
Discrimination
is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age,
religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment
is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal
or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor in
determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
U.S. Supreme Court
is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the judicial branch—
one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the
decisions of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of
constitutional and federal law. Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional
amendment. The most important responsibility is to decide cases that raise questions of
constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities
These facilities provide a place for detainees while booking procedures are completed
or until they can be transported to a county jail.
County Jails
are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting trial or disposition
on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to short-term
detention (a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center
Juvenile suspects are taken to this center for processing and possible pretrial detention.
Prisons (federal and state)
are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and state governments for the
confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers
are the first stop when entering the prison system. In addition to general processing
procedures, these facilities administer various tests to offenders (e.g., medical,
education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers or mentally ill
offenders
Parole
is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the conclusion of the
inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest)
is a form of closely monitored community supervision and is more restrictive than
probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission)
,was created to oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer
records, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional
probation officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
enforces federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms
and explosives, and acts of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and
recommends and supports non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability
of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international markets.
Florida Supreme Court
The highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of seven justices who are
appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing death
sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired
4
Vertical Communication
the information that flows down through the supervision level to the lowest levels of the
organization
Law enforcement
is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
Court system
is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections
is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer
• be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications
established by the Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a
false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the
United States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
• complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or
full-time sworn officer position
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission
, • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving
perjury or false statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor
offenses, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to
chapter 777, Florida Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had the
crime been committed or completed
• Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if committed
in the state of Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified serious
misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter 777, Florida statutes
• Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance with
the requirements for testing reliability and integrity set forth
• Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority
• Engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position
• Misuses the official position
• Engages in sex while on duty
• Has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or
community controlee; has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate
conduct which is prohibited by Commission rule; engages in any physical contact not
required in the performance of official duties that is normally associated with the
demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct
• Makes false statements during the employment process
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the officer certification examination process pursuant
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the CJSTC-approved training examination process or
an employing agency's promotional examination process pursuant
FL County Courts
• Florida County Courts: The 67 county courts have limited jurisdiction and handle the
following legal issues:
o minor criminal offenses (misdemeanors), which provide a maximum sentence of one
year or less in the county jail
o county and municipal ordinance violations, including traffic infractions (some counties
use hearing officers for these cases)
o civil cases involving amounts of $15,000 or less and small claims disputes (less than
$5,000)
o the issuance of search and arrest warrants within the county
4 Levels of law enforcement agencies in the US
Municipal (Police Departments, Public Safety Departments), County (Sheriff's Office),
State (FDLE, FHP), Federal(ATF, DEA)
Civil law
is the legal action that a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another person.
Case law
is formed by the decisions of the court system (the judicial branch).
Probable cause
