PC 832 STUDY KIT WITH COMPLETE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 2024/2025, EXAMS OF LAW
Discuss the three components of the CJS and their major goals
and objectives. Correct Answer Three components that make up
the CJS are:
1. Law Enforcement
2. Judicial
3. Corrections
The seven primary goals of the CJS Correct Answer 1-Guarantee
Due Process - due process is guaranteed by the US and
California Constitutions overseen by the courts and practice daily
with Peace Officers.
The seven primary goals of the CJS Correct Answer 2-Prevent
crime - prevention is more than apprehension. Peace officer is
present in the community and interactions with citizens also serve
to prevent crime.
The seven primary goals of the CJS Correct Answer 3-Protect life
and property - peace officers must be dedicated to protect and
defend the members of their communities as well as those
individual properties
The seven primary goals of the CJS Correct Answer 4-Uphold
and enforce the law - law enforcement component of the justice
system has the primary responsibility to uphold the law. Judiciary
system, through rulings of the court and the corrections
component also play a role in enforcement
The seven primary goals of the CJS Correct Answer 5-Dispense
equal justice - Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution
,guarantees equal justice under the law to all persons. Individuals
from each component of the CJS must treat all persons equally,
fairly, and with justice.
The seven primary goals of the CJS Correct Answer 6-
Apprehend offenders - apprehending offenders deprive them of
their liberty and require them to answer the criminal charges
brought against them.
The seven primary goals of the CJS Correct Answer 7-Assure
victims' rights - effort to apprehend and deal with the criminal, the
criminal justice system cannot overlook the victim. Victims must
be made aware of their rights and of the services that are
available
Discuss the organization of the California court system, including
positions within the system, including positions commonly
recognized as part of the judicial system. Correct Answer The
objectives of the judicial component of the CJS is providing due
process of the law, rendering fair judgments, dispensing just
punishment, and assuring victim's rights. The California court
system is based upon the federal system. It is comprised of:
Discuss the organization of the California court system, including
positions within the system, including positions commonly
recognized as part of the judicial system. 2 Correct Answer One
State Supreme Court
Lower trial courts, and
Higher courts, called appellate courts to listen to appeals from
lower courts
There are numerous positions commonly recognized as falling
under the judicial component of the CJS. Examples include, but
are not limited to: Correct Answer Judges and magistrates
Prosecuting attorneys
,Defense attorneys
Discuss the steps of judicial process in criminal cases Correct
Answer In criminal cases the judicial process begins once an
offender has been arrested or indicted for a crime. The basic
steps for a felony prosecution are:
Arrest, Arraignment, Bail - Right to Bail, Preliminary hearing,
Superior Court arraignment, Trial, Sentencing, Grand Jury
Indictment
Identify a peace officer's roles & responsibilities in the community
Correct Answer Maintain order, enforce the law, prevent crime,
deliver service, educate the public and work with the community
to solve problems
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing Correct
Answer • Proactive policing - anticipating problems and acting in
advance to address local concerns
Example - Prevent problems becoming worse, Reduce criminal
opportunity.
Differentiate between proactive and reactive policing Correct
Answer Reactive policing - Responding to criminal activity and
problems after they have taken place. Handling each call or
incident as a separate, unique occurrence.
Recognize what is a peace officer's responsibility to enforce the
law Correct Answer Adhering to the law, Fair and impartial
enforcement and knowing the patrol beat area of responsibility.
Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge
Correct Answer • Critical Areas - schools, hospitals, airports and
bridges
• Hot Spots (high traffic areas) - High crime areas.
, Identify what are the key elements of area/beat knowledge 2
Correct Answer • Potentially Dangerous Areas - Hillsides,
railroad crossings, local hazards, and earthquake prone
• Info. Gathering and partnerships - existing partnership with the
community media, business, residents, government agencies.
Discuss current and emerging issues that can impact the delivery
of services by peace officers Correct Answer •Changing
community demographics, economic shifts, advance technology,
jail overcrowding, cultural diversity, continuous law changes and
homeland security.
Discuss opportunities where peace officers can educate and learn
from community members. Correct Answer First step is to
recognize that communities are made up of a number of
overlapping groups. These groups can provide officers with
forums through which they can talk to people with common
interest and needs.
Define Community Partnerships Correct Answer Relationships
compromised of 2 or more individuals, groups, or organizations
working together to address and issue - Truth, Respect,
Understand, Support, Teamwork (TRUST)
Discuss the relationship of ethics to the badge of office Correct
Answer The badge is a symbol of public trust. The character of
the person behind the badge is more important than the authority
the badge represents. Forming effective community partnerships
is difficult without trust and integrity
Discuss leadership skills in community policing Correct Answer
Leadership is the practice of influencing people while using ethical
values and goals to produce an intended change
