GPSTC SRO CLASS EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Triad Model - CORRECT-ANSWERSLaw Enforcement- Teaching- Counseling
First SRO program - CORRECT-ANSWERSFlint Michigan in 1953
National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1973- the first time that a national body set goals for an SRO program
Two SRO responses to incidents - CORRECT-ANSWERSReactive and Proactive
Traditional Policing Method - CORRECT-ANSWERSReactive, incident driven, "us vs.
them"
Community Policing Method - CORRECT-ANSWERSProactive, problem oriented, police
role extends beyond law enforcement,
,Concepts of an MOU - CORRECT-ANSWERSDiscipline, arrests, school search policies,
SRO selection process, handling complaints
bomb threat procedure - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Evacuate 1000ft without cover, 300ft
with cover
-search for secondary devices in the safe zone
-be careful of fragmentation
-most threats do not result in devices
-bomb threats are most often pranks or to cause a disruption.
Ethics - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe study of moral standards which are used to evaluate
human conduct and behavior
grass eaters - CORRECT-ANSWERSofficers who accept bribes but do not actively
pursue them
meat eaters - CORRECT-ANSWERSofficers who actively seek ways to make money
illegally while on duty
, Purpose of interviews and interrogations - CORRECT-ANSWERSIs to determine the
truth
5th amendment - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe right to remain silent and not incriminate
yourself- this cannot be waived by a parent or anyone else.
Miranda Warnings - CORRECT-ANSWERSAre only required when a person could
believe they are in custody and being questioned about a crime.
Riley v. State - CORRECT-ANSWERSRiley factors- things such as the length of the
interrogation, age of the suspect, or presence of a parent. These factors impact the
legality of the interview of a juvenile.
Planning an interview - CORRECT-ANSWERSConsider things like: location, time of day,
recording needed, predetermine questions, will you speak with parents before hand?
Avoid false statements by: - CORRECT-ANSWERSAsking open ended questions, not
being dishonest, using short simple age appropriate questions,
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Triad Model - CORRECT-ANSWERSLaw Enforcement- Teaching- Counseling
First SRO program - CORRECT-ANSWERSFlint Michigan in 1953
National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1973- the first time that a national body set goals for an SRO program
Two SRO responses to incidents - CORRECT-ANSWERSReactive and Proactive
Traditional Policing Method - CORRECT-ANSWERSReactive, incident driven, "us vs.
them"
Community Policing Method - CORRECT-ANSWERSProactive, problem oriented, police
role extends beyond law enforcement,
,Concepts of an MOU - CORRECT-ANSWERSDiscipline, arrests, school search policies,
SRO selection process, handling complaints
bomb threat procedure - CORRECT-ANSWERS-Evacuate 1000ft without cover, 300ft
with cover
-search for secondary devices in the safe zone
-be careful of fragmentation
-most threats do not result in devices
-bomb threats are most often pranks or to cause a disruption.
Ethics - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe study of moral standards which are used to evaluate
human conduct and behavior
grass eaters - CORRECT-ANSWERSofficers who accept bribes but do not actively
pursue them
meat eaters - CORRECT-ANSWERSofficers who actively seek ways to make money
illegally while on duty
, Purpose of interviews and interrogations - CORRECT-ANSWERSIs to determine the
truth
5th amendment - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe right to remain silent and not incriminate
yourself- this cannot be waived by a parent or anyone else.
Miranda Warnings - CORRECT-ANSWERSAre only required when a person could
believe they are in custody and being questioned about a crime.
Riley v. State - CORRECT-ANSWERSRiley factors- things such as the length of the
interrogation, age of the suspect, or presence of a parent. These factors impact the
legality of the interview of a juvenile.
Planning an interview - CORRECT-ANSWERSConsider things like: location, time of day,
recording needed, predetermine questions, will you speak with parents before hand?
Avoid false statements by: - CORRECT-ANSWERSAsking open ended questions, not
being dishonest, using short simple age appropriate questions,
