UPTP WRITTEN EXAM #1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+
Elements in the use of Authority Ans✓✓✓Power, Force, Discretion,
control, influence, leadership and command presence.
Elements in the use of Authority (Power) Ans✓✓✓The capacity or
ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of
events.
Elements in the use of Authority (Force) Ans✓✓✓The show of strength
with the intensity of effort. It is physically represented violence,
compulsion, or constraint exerted up or against a person or thing.
Elements in the use of Authority (Discretion) Ans✓✓✓The power or
right to decide or act according to one's own judgement.
Elements in the use of Authority (Control) Ans✓✓✓To exercise
restraint or direction over, dominate.
Elements in the use of Authority (Influence) Ans✓✓✓An action exerted
by one thing (radar, patrol car, police uniform, etc.)
Elements in the use of Authority (Leadership) Ans✓✓✓One's ability to
get others to willingly follow.
,Elements in the use of Authority (Command Presence) Ans✓✓✓How
you are perceived by those around you.
Core Values for Law Enforcement Ans✓✓✓Integrity, Fairness, Respect,
Honesty, Courage, and Compassion.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Integrity) Ans✓✓✓Means
uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle, absolute
truthfulness, and honesty.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Fairness) Ans✓✓✓A value
characterized by freedom from prejudice or favoritism.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Respect) Ans✓✓✓Acknowledging
the rights and values of other people.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Honesty) Ans✓✓✓The most
fundamental of ethical values, being trustworthy, reliable, and sincere.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Courage) Ans✓✓✓Having the
personal ability to face difficulty with resolve, without excessive fear.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Compassion) Ans✓✓✓This value is
inherent to understanding or sympathy for victims or another's suffering.
,Resilience Ans✓✓✓is the process of adapting well in the face of
adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress. It is
sometimes referred to as "mental toughness"
Stress Ans✓✓✓is considered nonspecific because it can be physical,
emotional, and interpersonal reactions which can cause bodily and
mental tension.
Socio Behavioral and Emotional Ans✓✓✓Increased absenteeism,
Withdrawal from family and friends, Uncharacteristic "short fuse" or
irritability, Difficulty concentrating
Attitude changes: Ans✓✓✓Different attitude toward health, hygiene,
exercise, diet, parenting, Increased cynicism, Loss of connection to
religious/spiritual beliefs.
Health changes: Ans✓✓✓Gastrointestinal problems, Musculoskeletal
problems, Fatigue, Cardiovascular problems.
Specific sources of stress for those in law enforcement:
Ans✓✓✓Personal, Working Conditions, Resources (Staffing),
Administrative (Supervisory Conflicts), Courts (Lack of Support from
Officials) Public (Anti-Police Mentality)
, ABC's of Stress: "A" Ans✓✓✓represents the activating event (alarm or
cause), or the source of stress.
ABC's of Stress: "B" Ans✓✓✓represents your belief system. It is with
this belief system we evaluate things, and events, as positive, negative,
or neutral. Officers must first realize that most sources of stress are not a
result of our influence and are out of our control.
ABC's of Stress: "C" Ans✓✓✓represents the consequences (reaction
and recovery) we experience as a result of our evaluation of the source
of stress. These consequences may be long or short-term and include our
physical, emotional, and behavioral reactions to stress
ACT Model Ans✓✓✓is used to aid our coworker when they become
overwhelmed by stressful situations.
ASK: Ans✓✓✓Are you thinking of killing yourself? If you believe a
coworker is thinking of harming themselves, you need to ask directly if
this is the case. This can be a tough question, but it must be asked in
explicit terms.
CARE: Ans✓✓✓Listen with compassion and concern. We must be
attentive and compassionate. Explain your concerns based on your
coworker's behavior. To get the most accurate information, determine
the immediate needs of your coworker and focus your energies on them.
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+
Elements in the use of Authority Ans✓✓✓Power, Force, Discretion,
control, influence, leadership and command presence.
Elements in the use of Authority (Power) Ans✓✓✓The capacity or
ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of
events.
Elements in the use of Authority (Force) Ans✓✓✓The show of strength
with the intensity of effort. It is physically represented violence,
compulsion, or constraint exerted up or against a person or thing.
Elements in the use of Authority (Discretion) Ans✓✓✓The power or
right to decide or act according to one's own judgement.
Elements in the use of Authority (Control) Ans✓✓✓To exercise
restraint or direction over, dominate.
Elements in the use of Authority (Influence) Ans✓✓✓An action exerted
by one thing (radar, patrol car, police uniform, etc.)
Elements in the use of Authority (Leadership) Ans✓✓✓One's ability to
get others to willingly follow.
,Elements in the use of Authority (Command Presence) Ans✓✓✓How
you are perceived by those around you.
Core Values for Law Enforcement Ans✓✓✓Integrity, Fairness, Respect,
Honesty, Courage, and Compassion.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Integrity) Ans✓✓✓Means
uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle, absolute
truthfulness, and honesty.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Fairness) Ans✓✓✓A value
characterized by freedom from prejudice or favoritism.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Respect) Ans✓✓✓Acknowledging
the rights and values of other people.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Honesty) Ans✓✓✓The most
fundamental of ethical values, being trustworthy, reliable, and sincere.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Courage) Ans✓✓✓Having the
personal ability to face difficulty with resolve, without excessive fear.
Core Values for Law Enforcement (Compassion) Ans✓✓✓This value is
inherent to understanding or sympathy for victims or another's suffering.
,Resilience Ans✓✓✓is the process of adapting well in the face of
adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress. It is
sometimes referred to as "mental toughness"
Stress Ans✓✓✓is considered nonspecific because it can be physical,
emotional, and interpersonal reactions which can cause bodily and
mental tension.
Socio Behavioral and Emotional Ans✓✓✓Increased absenteeism,
Withdrawal from family and friends, Uncharacteristic "short fuse" or
irritability, Difficulty concentrating
Attitude changes: Ans✓✓✓Different attitude toward health, hygiene,
exercise, diet, parenting, Increased cynicism, Loss of connection to
religious/spiritual beliefs.
Health changes: Ans✓✓✓Gastrointestinal problems, Musculoskeletal
problems, Fatigue, Cardiovascular problems.
Specific sources of stress for those in law enforcement:
Ans✓✓✓Personal, Working Conditions, Resources (Staffing),
Administrative (Supervisory Conflicts), Courts (Lack of Support from
Officials) Public (Anti-Police Mentality)
, ABC's of Stress: "A" Ans✓✓✓represents the activating event (alarm or
cause), or the source of stress.
ABC's of Stress: "B" Ans✓✓✓represents your belief system. It is with
this belief system we evaluate things, and events, as positive, negative,
or neutral. Officers must first realize that most sources of stress are not a
result of our influence and are out of our control.
ABC's of Stress: "C" Ans✓✓✓represents the consequences (reaction
and recovery) we experience as a result of our evaluation of the source
of stress. These consequences may be long or short-term and include our
physical, emotional, and behavioral reactions to stress
ACT Model Ans✓✓✓is used to aid our coworker when they become
overwhelmed by stressful situations.
ASK: Ans✓✓✓Are you thinking of killing yourself? If you believe a
coworker is thinking of harming themselves, you need to ask directly if
this is the case. This can be a tough question, but it must be asked in
explicit terms.
CARE: Ans✓✓✓Listen with compassion and concern. We must be
attentive and compassionate. Explain your concerns based on your
coworker's behavior. To get the most accurate information, determine
the immediate needs of your coworker and focus your energies on them.
