OPOTA SPO'S EXAM
,1. List a Peace Officer's main goals.: -Enforce Laws
- Preserve the Peace
-Prevent Crimes
- Protect Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Explain items to consider when exercising discretion.: -
Use sound judge- ment 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.
3. Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a
crime.: -DESIRE
1. The motivation behind a criminals behavior. This factor is most
difficult to change.
- VICTIM
1. The potential target.
2. Criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of their
surroundings, or lacking proper security precautions.
,3. Difficult to change this factor due to the individuals personality.
-OPPORTUNITY
1. Remove opportunities for crime by using proper security
measures.
2. Most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies.
4. State the 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.
5. Recognize considerations for off duty situations.: -
BEHAVIOR
1. An Officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community
when off duty.
2. Not only does this refer to physical and verbal actions, but also
online activity on social media sites.
, 3. An officer is expected to uphold the Law Enforcement Code of
Conduct. SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
1. Officers should makes every effort to remain alert even while off
duty.
2. You never know when you may need to transition quickly from a
private citizen to a peace officer.
3. Make certain preplans with your family should a situation arise.
4. Familiarize yourself with your agency's off duty weapons policy.
5. Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention
is necessary.
6. Identify the purpose of any Code of Ethics or Code of
Conduct.: To identify expected behavior
7. Explain the generally accepted ethical responsibility of
peace officer's.: -
-ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
,1. List a Peace Officer's main goals.: -Enforce Laws
- Preserve the Peace
-Prevent Crimes
- Protect Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Explain items to consider when exercising discretion.: -
Use sound judge- ment 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.
3. Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a
crime.: -DESIRE
1. The motivation behind a criminals behavior. This factor is most
difficult to change.
- VICTIM
1. The potential target.
2. Criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of their
surroundings, or lacking proper security precautions.
,3. Difficult to change this factor due to the individuals personality.
-OPPORTUNITY
1. Remove opportunities for crime by using proper security
measures.
2. Most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies.
4. State the 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.
5. Recognize considerations for off duty situations.: -
BEHAVIOR
1. An Officer's behavior is often scrutinized by the community
when off duty.
2. Not only does this refer to physical and verbal actions, but also
online activity on social media sites.
, 3. An officer is expected to uphold the Law Enforcement Code of
Conduct. SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
1. Officers should makes every effort to remain alert even while off
duty.
2. You never know when you may need to transition quickly from a
private citizen to a peace officer.
3. Make certain preplans with your family should a situation arise.
4. Familiarize yourself with your agency's off duty weapons policy.
5. Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention
is necessary.
6. Identify the purpose of any Code of Ethics or Code of
Conduct.: To identify expected behavior
7. Explain the generally accepted ethical responsibility of
peace officer's.: -
-ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
