TCC PTLEA FDLE SOCE CPO Study Guide
(Comprehensive Exam Study Guide for the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement State Officer
Certification Exam for Florida Correctional Probation
Officers) Questions and Detailed Verified Answers
Officer safety -CORRECT ANSWER a concept that combines command presence,
situational awareness, and a survival mindset
Command presence -CORRECT ANSWER projecting a positive self-image that earns
the respect of offenders and the public you serve; the way your carry yourself
Situational awareness -CORRECT ANSWER the understanding of the totality of your
cirucmstances and surroundings, it also contributes to officer safety and requires
maintaining a high level of alertness at all times
Positioning -CORRECT ANSWER placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location
where you can best use your senses to determine what is occurring in your vicinity,
while remaining in a safe place
Complacency -CORRECT ANSWER an overly comfortable or relaxed state of mind,
which may lull you into a false sense of safety and security
Survival mindset -CORRECT ANSWER a mental attitude to manage stress during
dangerous situations, requiring you to actively control yourself by being prepared to
survive, being able to control your fees, managing your emotions, and putting your ego
aside
Cover -CORRECT ANSWER such as automobile engine blocks, brick walls, dirt
embankments, concrete, steel, and thick wood which can protect you from incoming
gunfire
Concealment -CORRECT ANSWER can provide camouflage but will not stop incoming
gunfire
,Community-policing -CORRECT ANSWER promotes organizational strategies that
support the systemic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively
address public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime
Organizational Transformation -CORRECT ANSWER the orientation of command staff
at all levels to support community partnerships and practice problem-solving
Community-policing problem solving -CORRECT ANSWER the proactive examination
of community problems to develop and evaluate effective criminal justice responses
Community-policing partnerships -CORRECT ANSWER increase understanding and
trust between you and community members which may include law enforcement,
government, and community representatives
Interagency agreement -CORRECT ANSWER a formalized agreement template that
contains the principles of the community-policing partnership
Local criminal justice partnerships can include: -CORRECT ANSWER police
departments,
sheriff's offices,
code enforcement,
animal control
State criminal justice partnerships can include: -CORRECT ANSWER FDLE,
FHP,
DCF,
FWC
Federal criminal justice partnerships can include: -CORRECT ANSWER ICE,
Department of Treasury & Secret Service,
United States Marshals Service,
FBI
Planned compliance initiative -CORRECT ANSWER a planned community corrections
initiative that often involve other criminal justice agencies and targets specific groups of
offenders to determine if they are complying with their terms of supervision
Community control planned compliance initiative -CORRECT ANSWER conducted at
atypical hours to ensure offender compliance with house arrest and other special
conditions imposed by statute or supervision order
Sec offender planned compliance initiative -CORRECT ANSWER conducted for
residence verification and include walk-through visual inspections and searches of living
quarters to ensure compliance with conditions of supervision and to ensure that
offenders are not in possession of pornography, children, or items that attract children
,Ride-alongs -CORRECT ANSWER refers to a probation officer riding in a patrol car in
the field with a law enforcement officer
Physical signs of substance abuse can include: -CORRECT ANSWER bloodshot eyes,
sudden weight loss/gain,
deterioration of physical appearance,
poor grooming habits,
tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination
Behavioral signs of substance abuse can include: -CORRECT ANSWER poor work and
school performance,
financial problems,
sudden change in friends, family, and hobbies,
frequently engaging in fights and illegal activities
Psychological signs of substance abuse can include: -CORRECT ANSWER
unexplained change in personality and attitude,
sudden mood swings and irritability,
lack of motivation, appearing lethargic
fearful, anxious, paranoid
Examples of depressants include: -CORRECT ANSWER Xanax, valium, GHB
Examples of stimulants include: -CORRECT ANSWER amphetamines, cocaine, crystal
meth
Examples of inhalants include: -CORRECT ANSWER glues, aerosols, vapors
Examples of hallucinogens include: -CORRECT ANSWER LSD, PCP
Substance use -CORRECT ANSWER can include having a casual drink with friends,
taking a prescribed drug according to label directions, or taking aspirin daily to prevent
heart disease
Substance abuse -CORRECT ANSWER the continued misuse of substances that
negatively affect the mind and body and adversely affects an individual's social or
occupational life and psychological or physical health
Substance dependence -CORRECT ANSWER the compulsive abuse of substances,
where the use has no choice but to continue to consume the substance because of
uncontrollable physical or psychosocial addiction
Drug tolerance -CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person needs to increase the
dosage of the drug to produce the same effect as the initial dosage, often leads to
substance dependence
, Psychological dependence -CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person feels that he
or she needs drugs to cope with problems function better in life, or feel happier
Physical dependence -CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person is chemically and
physically dependent upon the substance to maintain normal functioning, not just of the
central nervous system, but of all systems
Addiction -CORRECT ANSWER a state of physical or psychological dependence on a
substance
Withdrawal -CORRECT ANSWER refer to the physical and mental symptoms that occur
after a person stops or reduces the chronic use of a drug
Detoxification -CORRECT ANSWER the process of allowing the body to rid itself of a
drug while managing the symptoms of withdrawal and is often the first step in a drug
treatment program
Overdose -CORRECT ANSWER the accidental or intentional use of a dangerously
large amount of a substance that leads to death
Which Florida Statute outlines The Marchman Act, which provides for the involuntary or
voluntary assessment and stabilization of a persona allegedly abusing substances, such
as drugs or alcohol, providing treatment for substance abuse? -CORRECT ANSWER
397.675, F.S.
Which Florida Statute places all substances regulated under existing federal law into
one of five schedules according to its medicinal value, harmfulness, and the potential for
abuse and addition? -CORRECT ANSWER 893, F.S.
Schedule I substances -CORRECT ANSWER have a high potential for abuse, have no
currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and in their use under
medical supervision do not meet accepted safety standards
examples include: marijuana, LSD, GHB, Heroin, MDMA
Schedule II substances -CORRECT ANSWER have a high potential for abuse and have
a currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment in the United
States. Abuse of these substances may lead to severe psychological or physical
dependence.
examples include: meth, opium and prescription drugs
Schedule III substances -CORRECT ANSWER have less potential for abuse than the
substances contained in Schedules I and II, have a currently accepted use in treatment
in the United States, and their abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence
or high psychological dependence.
(Comprehensive Exam Study Guide for the Florida
Department of Law Enforcement State Officer
Certification Exam for Florida Correctional Probation
Officers) Questions and Detailed Verified Answers
Officer safety -CORRECT ANSWER a concept that combines command presence,
situational awareness, and a survival mindset
Command presence -CORRECT ANSWER projecting a positive self-image that earns
the respect of offenders and the public you serve; the way your carry yourself
Situational awareness -CORRECT ANSWER the understanding of the totality of your
cirucmstances and surroundings, it also contributes to officer safety and requires
maintaining a high level of alertness at all times
Positioning -CORRECT ANSWER placing yourself in a tactically advantageous location
where you can best use your senses to determine what is occurring in your vicinity,
while remaining in a safe place
Complacency -CORRECT ANSWER an overly comfortable or relaxed state of mind,
which may lull you into a false sense of safety and security
Survival mindset -CORRECT ANSWER a mental attitude to manage stress during
dangerous situations, requiring you to actively control yourself by being prepared to
survive, being able to control your fees, managing your emotions, and putting your ego
aside
Cover -CORRECT ANSWER such as automobile engine blocks, brick walls, dirt
embankments, concrete, steel, and thick wood which can protect you from incoming
gunfire
Concealment -CORRECT ANSWER can provide camouflage but will not stop incoming
gunfire
,Community-policing -CORRECT ANSWER promotes organizational strategies that
support the systemic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively
address public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime
Organizational Transformation -CORRECT ANSWER the orientation of command staff
at all levels to support community partnerships and practice problem-solving
Community-policing problem solving -CORRECT ANSWER the proactive examination
of community problems to develop and evaluate effective criminal justice responses
Community-policing partnerships -CORRECT ANSWER increase understanding and
trust between you and community members which may include law enforcement,
government, and community representatives
Interagency agreement -CORRECT ANSWER a formalized agreement template that
contains the principles of the community-policing partnership
Local criminal justice partnerships can include: -CORRECT ANSWER police
departments,
sheriff's offices,
code enforcement,
animal control
State criminal justice partnerships can include: -CORRECT ANSWER FDLE,
FHP,
DCF,
FWC
Federal criminal justice partnerships can include: -CORRECT ANSWER ICE,
Department of Treasury & Secret Service,
United States Marshals Service,
FBI
Planned compliance initiative -CORRECT ANSWER a planned community corrections
initiative that often involve other criminal justice agencies and targets specific groups of
offenders to determine if they are complying with their terms of supervision
Community control planned compliance initiative -CORRECT ANSWER conducted at
atypical hours to ensure offender compliance with house arrest and other special
conditions imposed by statute or supervision order
Sec offender planned compliance initiative -CORRECT ANSWER conducted for
residence verification and include walk-through visual inspections and searches of living
quarters to ensure compliance with conditions of supervision and to ensure that
offenders are not in possession of pornography, children, or items that attract children
,Ride-alongs -CORRECT ANSWER refers to a probation officer riding in a patrol car in
the field with a law enforcement officer
Physical signs of substance abuse can include: -CORRECT ANSWER bloodshot eyes,
sudden weight loss/gain,
deterioration of physical appearance,
poor grooming habits,
tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination
Behavioral signs of substance abuse can include: -CORRECT ANSWER poor work and
school performance,
financial problems,
sudden change in friends, family, and hobbies,
frequently engaging in fights and illegal activities
Psychological signs of substance abuse can include: -CORRECT ANSWER
unexplained change in personality and attitude,
sudden mood swings and irritability,
lack of motivation, appearing lethargic
fearful, anxious, paranoid
Examples of depressants include: -CORRECT ANSWER Xanax, valium, GHB
Examples of stimulants include: -CORRECT ANSWER amphetamines, cocaine, crystal
meth
Examples of inhalants include: -CORRECT ANSWER glues, aerosols, vapors
Examples of hallucinogens include: -CORRECT ANSWER LSD, PCP
Substance use -CORRECT ANSWER can include having a casual drink with friends,
taking a prescribed drug according to label directions, or taking aspirin daily to prevent
heart disease
Substance abuse -CORRECT ANSWER the continued misuse of substances that
negatively affect the mind and body and adversely affects an individual's social or
occupational life and psychological or physical health
Substance dependence -CORRECT ANSWER the compulsive abuse of substances,
where the use has no choice but to continue to consume the substance because of
uncontrollable physical or psychosocial addiction
Drug tolerance -CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person needs to increase the
dosage of the drug to produce the same effect as the initial dosage, often leads to
substance dependence
, Psychological dependence -CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person feels that he
or she needs drugs to cope with problems function better in life, or feel happier
Physical dependence -CORRECT ANSWER occurs when a person is chemically and
physically dependent upon the substance to maintain normal functioning, not just of the
central nervous system, but of all systems
Addiction -CORRECT ANSWER a state of physical or psychological dependence on a
substance
Withdrawal -CORRECT ANSWER refer to the physical and mental symptoms that occur
after a person stops or reduces the chronic use of a drug
Detoxification -CORRECT ANSWER the process of allowing the body to rid itself of a
drug while managing the symptoms of withdrawal and is often the first step in a drug
treatment program
Overdose -CORRECT ANSWER the accidental or intentional use of a dangerously
large amount of a substance that leads to death
Which Florida Statute outlines The Marchman Act, which provides for the involuntary or
voluntary assessment and stabilization of a persona allegedly abusing substances, such
as drugs or alcohol, providing treatment for substance abuse? -CORRECT ANSWER
397.675, F.S.
Which Florida Statute places all substances regulated under existing federal law into
one of five schedules according to its medicinal value, harmfulness, and the potential for
abuse and addition? -CORRECT ANSWER 893, F.S.
Schedule I substances -CORRECT ANSWER have a high potential for abuse, have no
currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and in their use under
medical supervision do not meet accepted safety standards
examples include: marijuana, LSD, GHB, Heroin, MDMA
Schedule II substances -CORRECT ANSWER have a high potential for abuse and have
a currently accepted but severely restricted medical use in treatment in the United
States. Abuse of these substances may lead to severe psychological or physical
dependence.
examples include: meth, opium and prescription drugs
Schedule III substances -CORRECT ANSWER have less potential for abuse than the
substances contained in Schedules I and II, have a currently accepted use in treatment
in the United States, and their abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence
or high psychological dependence.
