Florida Basic Recruit Training Program.
Ch. 1 Intro to Law Enforcement
As a law enforcement officer, you are responsible for protecting the public. This includes
what? - answer Maintaining order, enforcing the law, and responding to emergencies.
True or False:
Most of an officer's time is devoted to customer service and non-enforcement duties -
answerTrue; An officer's customer is "the public" which means a majority of your time
will be devoted communicating and interacting with the public, rather than in
enforcement activities.
List the main roles of a law enforcement officer. - answer1) Supporter
2) Stabilizer
3) Enforcer
Explain the roles of a law enforcement officer:
"Supporter" - answerThis role should be adopted automatically when interacting with
your community.
-Help people that are grieving, hurt, experiencing personal tragedy.
(this also mean learning how you can best support your community)
Explain the roles of a law enforcement officer:
"Stabilizer" - answerThe anchor for those who are struggling to remain calm.
When critical incidents occur, you will need to display confidence to calm those around
you.
EX) disaster recovery and responding to the scene of a traffic crash.
Explain the roles of a law enforcement officer:
"Enforcer" - answerThis is when you need to be assertive and give orders rather than
ask questions.
Ex) Making Arrest, and maintaining order by giving lawful commands.
Define "emotional intelligence" - answerThe ability to identify and cope with your own
emotions while also doing he same for the people around you.
, Explain the importance of "emotional intelligence" - answerIt can enhance officer safety
by helping you keep your emotions in check when tensions are high.
Define the role of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission: (CJSTC) -
answerCJSTC: Oversees the certification, employment, training, and maintenance of
officer records, and conduct of all criminal justice officers in Florida.
(wants to ensure LEO are qualified, well-trained, competent, and ethical)
The Florida Statutes appoints whom to support and assist the work of the CJSTC -
answerThe Criminal Justice Professionalism Division within the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement (FDLE)
To complete the Basic Recruit Training Program, recruits must what? - answer- Achieve
a passing score of 80% on each of end of course exams
- Demonstrate proficiency in DUI Traffic Stops
- Demonstrate proficiency in the High Liability courses.
- Participate in the Physical Fitness Program
After completing the Basic Recruit Training program, how many attempts do you have
to pass the "State Officer Certification Examination" - answer3
To become Certified (sworn) as a law enforcement officer, you must complete what? -
answer- Meet all minimum requirements and standards
- Complete the approved basic recruit training
- Pass the SOCE
- Be actively employed with a law enforcement agency (full time, part time, or auxiliary
sworn)
True or false ; Completing the Basic Recruit Training program and passing the SOCE
means you are now certified? - answerFALSE; (PG 7)
True or False you have 4 years to complete the certification process from the date you
pass the SOCE - answerFalse: you have 4 years from the starting date of your basic
recruit training.
nolo contendere - answera defendant's plea declaring that he will not make a defense
but not admitting his guilt but agrees to acceding punishment
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