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OPOTA STUDY GUIDE.
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2. Relationship between an SPO and a test question
Answer a test question must respond directly to and SPO and every SPO may be the basis of
a test question
3. Ultimate reason for law enforcement training
Answer To be able to protect thew lives and property of your self and the public
4. Police officers main goals
Answer Enforce laws preserve the peace
prevent crimes
provide services
protect civil rights and liberties
5. Explain items to consider when exercising discretion
Answer Use sound judgement to determine which laws are to be enforced.
Is their a more constructive remedy to the situation without an arrest or citation.
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6. Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a crime..HENCH! "crime
triangle"
Answer Desire
Victim opportunity
7. Core concepts of community policing
Answer A partnership between the police and community.
Crime prevention.
A problem-solving approach.
8. What is the purpose of the bill of rights?
Answer To protect individuals FREEDOM! To prevent the government from interfering in
protected rights.
9. Describe the major components of the criminal justice system
Answer Law enforce- ment
Courts Corrections
10. List the goals of sentencing
Answer Punish the offender protect society
Restore the victim as much as possible
11. Distinguish the concepts of Lawful actions and police legitimacy
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Answer "Lawful" is defined by laws and standards
"Police Legitimacy" Exists when the public views the police as authorized to exercise power in order
to maintain social order.
12. Determine when it is permissible for citizens to film police
Answer At least one party the the encounter consents.
When officers are carrying their duties in public so as long as it does not interfere with the
officers carrying out their duties
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13. Types of racism
Answer Individual racism Interpersonal
racism
Institutional racism Structural
racism
14. The Two modes of thinking
Answer Automatic (system 1) More deliberative (system 2)
15. Identify the importance of field notes
Answer Evidence for cos are?teaurt Aids in further investigation
Foundation of the formal written report
16. requirements of a well written report include WHAT!?
Answer Complete Factual
Accurate
Objective
17. Explain a crime
Answer Any act that law makes punishable
18. Four culpable mental states are?
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