FCSO OPOTA Corrections
SPO 1.1-What's the relationship between a student performance objective and a test question? correct answersA test question must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question.
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for corrections training? correct answers• Mandated by state law.
• To acquire new knowledge and skills
• To reduce errors and mistakes in performing critical tasks while protecting the public.
• To standardize procedures.
• To increase efficiency
• To build confidence and morale.
• To build safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability.
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet training standards.
SPO 1.2-List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an officer's decisions correct answers• Relationships with family and friends.
• The media.
• Department regulations.
• Citizens.
• Interdepartmental politics.
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs.
SPO 1.2-2-What are factors that contribute to unethical behavior? correct answers• Anger
• Lust • Greed
• Peer Pressure
SPO 1.2-3-Part 1: What will an ethical corrections officer do? correct answers• Treat everyone professionally and without bias.
• Conduct duties objectively.
• Respect the profession of corrections.
• Be responsible to his/her family and community.
SPO 1.2-3-Part 2: What will an unethical corrections officer do? correct answers• Use excessive force.
• Accept gratuities.
• Commit perjury.
• Falsify reports.
SPO 2.1-1-What are the purposes of the Bill of Rights correct answers• Protect an individuals freedoms.
• Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights.
SPO 2.1-2-Describe the major components of the criminal justice system: correct answers• Law enforcement-keep the peace, apprehend violators, combat crime, prevent crime, and provide services.
• Courts-Hold fair and impartial trials (due process), determine guilt or innocence, impose sentences on the guilty, key personnel includes judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. • Corrections-responsible for supervising the offender. Prison/county jails, parole, probation, halfway houses, and work release programs.
SPO 2.1-3-List the goals of sentencing correct answers• Punish the offender and in many cases, rehabilitate thee offender.
• Protect society.
• Restore the victim as much as possible.
SPO 2.1-4-What are the general rules for effective courtroom testimony? correct answers• Be prepared.
• Project a positive image.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Sit, stand, and walk with good posture.
• Project your voice.
• Give direct answers to questions from attorneys or the judge.
• If permitted to take reports and notes to the witness stand, ask for a moment to review them (don't read report directly unless told to).
• Be honest.
SPO 2.4-1-Essential jail standards: correct answers• Standard that has been designated to directly support the life, safety, and health of the jail inmates, employees, and volunteers.
• Jail must follow all of these standards.
SPO 1.1-What's the relationship between a student performance objective and a test question? correct answersA test question must respond directly to an spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question.
SPO 1.1-What are the reasons for corrections training? correct answers• Mandated by state law.
• To acquire new knowledge and skills
• To reduce errors and mistakes in performing critical tasks while protecting the public.
• To standardize procedures.
• To increase efficiency
• To build confidence and morale.
• To build safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability.
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet training standards.
SPO 1.2-List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an officer's decisions correct answers• Relationships with family and friends.
• The media.
• Department regulations.
• Citizens.
• Interdepartmental politics.
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs.
SPO 1.2-2-What are factors that contribute to unethical behavior? correct answers• Anger
• Lust • Greed
• Peer Pressure
SPO 1.2-3-Part 1: What will an ethical corrections officer do? correct answers• Treat everyone professionally and without bias.
• Conduct duties objectively.
• Respect the profession of corrections.
• Be responsible to his/her family and community.
SPO 1.2-3-Part 2: What will an unethical corrections officer do? correct answers• Use excessive force.
• Accept gratuities.
• Commit perjury.
• Falsify reports.
SPO 2.1-1-What are the purposes of the Bill of Rights correct answers• Protect an individuals freedoms.
• Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights.
SPO 2.1-2-Describe the major components of the criminal justice system: correct answers• Law enforcement-keep the peace, apprehend violators, combat crime, prevent crime, and provide services.
• Courts-Hold fair and impartial trials (due process), determine guilt or innocence, impose sentences on the guilty, key personnel includes judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. • Corrections-responsible for supervising the offender. Prison/county jails, parole, probation, halfway houses, and work release programs.
SPO 2.1-3-List the goals of sentencing correct answers• Punish the offender and in many cases, rehabilitate thee offender.
• Protect society.
• Restore the victim as much as possible.
SPO 2.1-4-What are the general rules for effective courtroom testimony? correct answers• Be prepared.
• Project a positive image.
• Dress in professional attire.
• Sit, stand, and walk with good posture.
• Project your voice.
• Give direct answers to questions from attorneys or the judge.
• If permitted to take reports and notes to the witness stand, ask for a moment to review them (don't read report directly unless told to).
• Be honest.
SPO 2.4-1-Essential jail standards: correct answers• Standard that has been designated to directly support the life, safety, and health of the jail inmates, employees, and volunteers.
• Jail must follow all of these standards.
