relationship between SPO and test question? - Answer A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question.
reason for law enforcement training? - Answer To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public.
A peace officer's m...
SPO Exam 1 questions with correct answers
relationship between SPO and test question? - Answer A test question must
respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question.
reason for law enforcement training? - Answer To be able to protect the life and
property of yourself and the public.
A peace officer's main goals? - Answer enforce laws
preserve the peace
prevent crimes
protect civil rights and liberties
provide services
Considerations when exercising discretion - Answer -use sound judgement 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.
Factors necessary for the commission of a crime - Answer Desire
-The motivation behind criminal behavior.
-This factor is the most difficult to change.
Victim
-This potential target.
-Criminals prefer an easy target.
, -Difficult to change this factor due to individual personalities.
Opportunity
-Removing opportunity for crime with proper security measures applied to the
victim environment.
-Most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategies.
Core concepts of community policing - Answer - 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 - Answer 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.
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 police officer.
- Make certain to preplan with your family should a situation arises while together.
- Familiarize yourself with your agency's off duty weapon policy.
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