10/30/24, 6:40 PM OPOTA EXAM AND OPOTA EXAM STUDYGUIDE LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 420 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAI…
OPOTA EXAM AND OPOTA EXAM STUDYGUIDE
LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 420
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Terms in this set (420)
Explain the relationship A test question must respond directly to an SPO and
between a SPO and a test every SPO may be the basis of a test question
question
Explain the ultimate To be able to protect the life and property of yourself
reason for law and the public
enforcement training
- Enforce the laws
- Preserve the peace,
List a peace officer's main
- Prevent crime
goals
- Protect civil rights and liberties
- Provide services
- Use sound judgment to determine which laws are to
Explain items to consider be formally enforced
when exercising discretion - Determine if there is a more constructive remedy
without arrest or citation
Explain the factors Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior
necessary for the Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings
commission of crime Opportunity - crime prevention strategies
-partnership between community and police
State the core concepts of -crime prevention
community policing -organizational change of agency
-problem solving approach to police role is proactive
, 10/30/24, 6:40 PM OPOTA EXAM AND OPOTA EXAM STUDYGUIDE LATEST 2023-2024 ACTUAL EXAM 420 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAI…
Behavior - social media, uphold ethics
Considerations for off
Situational Awareness- be alert, pre plan, off duty
duty situations
weapon policy, be a good witness
protect a individual's freedoms
State the purpose of Bill
-prevent government from interfering in protected
of Rights
rights
Law Enforcement
Describe the major
Courts - hold fair & impartial trials, guilt or innocence,
components of the
Impose sentences
criminal justice system
Corrections - supervise offender
-protect society
Goals of Sentencing -punish offender/rehabilitate
-restore the victim
-wear your seatbelt
-wear your vest
Recognize the tenets of
-WIN what's important now
the Below 100
-watch your speed
-complacency kills
Lawful defined by laws and standards
Criminal Law identifies what actions are prohibited
Rules of Agency Administrative rules, general orders
Constitutional Law amendments
exists when the public view the police as authorized
Police Legitimacy to exercise power in order to maintain social order,
manage conflicts, and solve problems in community
Judgement 1/3 Result
public trust and individuals are more likely to become actively
confidence in police as involved in police community partnerships
being honest, trying to do
jobs well, and protecting
community
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