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AZPOST Performance Objectives Questions withCorrect Answers
Executive branch Correct Answer-This branch of government is
responsible for executing, enforcing and setting the policy of the law.
Legislative branch Correct Answer-This branch of government writes or
creates laws. Also, it determines the budget of government that includes
both the executive and judicial branch. This will also affect the policies
of government due to budget constraints.
Judicial branch Correct Answer-Consists of the courts at both the federal
and state level. They determine the guilt or innocence of criminal
offenders and hear civil disputes. Make judgments, decisions and
interpretations concerning the law, policies and decisions of the
executive and legislative branches.
Identify the purposes and general conditions of parole and probation.
Correct Answer-Probation is a sentence handed down by a court just the
same as prison time is a sentence handed down by a court. Parole is not
a sentence like probation, but rather an early and conditional release
from serving time in prison.
Identify the functions and responsibilities of the following three (3)
components of the criminal justice system, including the ways that they
interact: Law Enforcement, Judicial, and Corrections Correct Answer-
Law enforcement is to problem solve, enforce the law, order
maintenance, gather info, and service duties. Judicial is the arena for
legal prosecution of criminal defendants. Corrections is
,Victim/witness services Correct Answer-They provide the victim with
the following services: Financial assistance for loss of wages,
counseling, medical needs and many other needs.
Police/Sheriff Correct Answer-Responds to the victim's call for
assistance. Helps conduct the investigation of the incident, makes an
arrest and prepares the facts for prosecution.
Correctional officers Correct Answer-A correction officer supervises
inmates and provides for the safety and security of staff and inmates in
prison.
Parole officers Correct Answer-If a person violates the conditions of
his/her parole, the parole officer, at a hearing, revokes it and he/she is
sent back to prison.
Probation officers Correct Answer-The probation officer is the person
that oversees or supervises the individual to see if the person is meeting
those conditions. They are under the court component.
Defense attorneys Correct Answer-Responsibility is to represent anyone
who is accused of a crime, whether they are guilty or not regardless of
personal feelings
Prosecuting attorneys Correct Answer-Examines the case then
determines whether to prosecute or not. If yes, he/she prepares for the
,case by examining evidence and preparing witnesses. Presents the case
to the jury or judge, if it goes to trial.
Judges Correct Answer-Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial
process. To ensure that the defendant's constitutional rights are protected
and that proper procedure is followed.
Laws of Hammurabi. Correct Answer-King Hammurabi wanted one (1)
set of laws for his entire kingdom. So he developed the first set of
written laws and criminal justice system known to man. Justice belonged
to the king. Private dealings were to be handled between individuals.
Mutual pledge system. Correct Answer-The public being responsible to
enforce its own laws and catch violators. The concept of "sheriff" was
developed from the office of Shire-Reeve. The Shire-Reeve was
responsible for the jail and to gather taxes for the king.
Magna Carta. Correct Answer-In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed
by King John (the Terrible) after losing a rebellion with his barons and
other nobility. The Magna Carta is important because it is the foundation
of our procedural due process and the Bill of Rights.
Peelian reform. Correct Answer-In June of 1829, Parliament passed the
Metropolitan Police act which created the London Metropolitan Police.
The Peelian principals were centrally located headquarters, document
enforcement actions (for the first time), and distribution of criminal
news.
, Development of police agencies in the United States. Correct Answer-
Political era (1840-1920), Professional model era (1920-1970),
community-problem solving era (1970-present day), and number based
policing.
Identify the five (5) categories of law enforcement in Arizona Correct
Answer-Federal, State, Tribal, County, and Local
A.R.S. §13-3871 Correct Answer-Authority of peace officers
A.R.S. §13-3874 Correct Answer-Indian police; powers; qualifications
A.R.S. §13-3875 Correct Answer-Cross-certification of federal peace
officers
Chain of Command Correct Answer-Every person has only ONE
supervisor or boss. That person in turn has a supervisor or boss. This
continues to the top of the organization. For an organization to run
effectively, officers cannot be given orders from different supervisors.
Span of Control Correct Answer-There are a certain number of officers
that a supervisor can effectively supervise. This number is generally felt
to be between six to eight (6-8), depending on the types of assignments
of the
officers. More than this can cause lack of control and
productivity.
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