OPOTA FINAL EXAM (SPOS)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
The relationship between a student performance objective and a test
question - ✔✔A test question must respond directly to an SPO and
every SPO may be the basis of a test question
The ultimate reason for law enforcement training - ✔✔To be able to
protect life and property of yourself and the public
A peace officer's main goals - ✔✔1. Enforce laws
2. Preserve the peace
3. Prevent crimes
4. Protect civil rights and liberties
,5. Provide services
Considerations when exercising discretion - ✔✔•Use sound judgment
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 a shelter rather
than a trespassing arrest)
Factors necessary for the commission of a crime (crime triangle) -
✔✔1. Desire
•The motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power,
revenge, fear, narcotics usage)
•This factor is the most difficult to change
2. 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
3. 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
Core concepts of community policing - ✔✔- 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
Considerations for off duty situations - ✔✔1. 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
2. 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
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
The relationship between a student performance objective and a test
question - ✔✔A test question must respond directly to an SPO and
every SPO may be the basis of a test question
The ultimate reason for law enforcement training - ✔✔To be able to
protect life and property of yourself and the public
A peace officer's main goals - ✔✔1. Enforce laws
2. Preserve the peace
3. Prevent crimes
4. Protect civil rights and liberties
,5. Provide services
Considerations when exercising discretion - ✔✔•Use sound judgment
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 a shelter rather
than a trespassing arrest)
Factors necessary for the commission of a crime (crime triangle) -
✔✔1. Desire
•The motivation behind criminal behavior (e.g., financial gain, power,
revenge, fear, narcotics usage)
•This factor is the most difficult to change
2. 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
3. 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
Core concepts of community policing - ✔✔- 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
Considerations for off duty situations - ✔✔1. 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
2. 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
