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OPOTA EXAM

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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

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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

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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

Criminal Law - correct answer- identifies what actions are prohibited

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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 Correlation between those who obey and those who view police as legitimate, cooperate by reporting crimes and providing information

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