Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) 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
List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an officer's decisions...
OPOTA Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) 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
List the internal and external influences that affect and complicate an officer's decisions. correct answers• Relationships with friends and family
• The media
• Department regulations
• Citizens
• Interdepartmental politics
• The officer's own ethical and moral beliefs
what an ethical correctional officer will 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
List 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 promote safety and survival skills
• To reduce civil liability
• To eliminate unfit trainees who do not meet training standards Identify factors which contribute to unethical behavior. correct answers• Anger
• Lust
• Greed
• Peer Pressure
what an ethical correctional officer will not do. correct answers• Use excessive force
• Accept gratuities
• Commit perjury
• Falsify reports
Explain the essential questions that must be answered in a report. correct answers• WHO
• WHAT
• WHEN
• WHERE
• HOW
• WHY
Explain reasons why a well written report is important. correct answers• Document inmate behavior
• Documentation of incidents
• Reduction of liability
• Help refresh an officer's memory for future testimony
• Communication tool between staff
Describe the qualities of a well written report correct answers• The report should answer the essential questions as they relate to the incident
• While each question may not be applicable to each incident, it is a very thorough starting point for writing report
• The report must be written so as to be understood by a third party
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