OPOTA Exam; Questions with Complete Solutions
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question Correct Answer-A test
question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training Correct Answer-To be...
Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question Correct Answer-A test
question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training Correct Answer-To be able to
protect the life and property of yourself and the public
List a peace officer's main goals Correct Answer-- Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
- Prevent crime
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
Explain items to consider when exercising discretion Correct Answer-- Use sound judgment
to determine which laws are to be formally enforced
- Determine if there is a more constructive remedy without arrest or citation
, OPOTA Exam; Questions with Complete Solutions
Explain the factors necessary for the commission of crime Correct Answer-Desire - the
motivation behind criminal behavior
Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
State the core concepts of community policing Correct Answer--partnership between
community and police
-crime prevention
-organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
Considerations for off duty situations Correct Answer-Behavior - social media, uphold
ethics
Situational Awareness- be alert, pre plan, off duty weapon policy, be a good witness
State the purpose of Bill of Rights Correct Answer-protect a individual's freedoms
-prevent government from interfering in protected rights
, OPOTA Exam; Questions with Complete Solutions
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system Correct Answer-Law
Enforcement
Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence, Impose sentences
Corrections - supervise offender
Goals of Sentencing Correct Answer--protect society
-punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
Recognize the tenets of the Below 100 Correct Answer--wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
-WIN what's important now
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful Correct Answer-defined by laws and standards
, OPOTA Exam; Questions with Complete Solutions
Criminal Law Correct Answer-identifies what actions are prohibited
Rules of Agency Correct Answer-Administrative rules, general orders
Constitutional Law Correct Answer-amendments
Police Legitimacy Correct Answer-exists when the public view the police as authorized to
exercise power in order to maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in
community
Judgement 1/3
public trust and confidence in police as being honest, trying to do jobs well, and protecting
community Correct Answer-Result
individuals are more likely to become actively involved in police community partnerships
Judgment #2
public willingness to defer the law and police authority Correct Answer-Result
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