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Student Performance Objective (SPO): 1-1 Correct Answer-A. Explains the relationship
between a Student Performance Objective and a test question
B. Explains the ultimate reason for law enforcement training
The Ultimate Reason for Law Enforcement Training 1-1 Correct Answer-A. To be able to
protect life and property of yourself and the public.
A Peace Officers Main Goals 1-2 Correct Answer-A. Enforce laws
B. Preserve peace
C. Prevent Crimes
D. Protect Civil Rights and liberties
E. provide Services
Considerations when exercising discretion Correct Answer-A. Use sound judgement to
determine which laws are to be formally enforced.
B. Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or
citation.
Prevention Patrol:
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Deter crime
Interrupt a crime in progress
Position the officers to respond to emergency situations
Increase of feeling of security to citizens.
Incident Response:
Officers respond to minor situations
Typical dispositions include: Gathering information Directing parties to community resources
Restore order Complete reports
Emergency Response:
Takes precedence over all other calls
Less common than routine incident calls
Includes incidents. Criminal Investigation:
Process of discovering, collecting, preparing, identifying and presenting evidence to
determine what happened and who is responsible.
Investigations carried out by detectives
Responding officer secures and protects the scene
Detective should be able to pick up where the responding officer left off.
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Factors Necessary for the commission of a Crime Correct Answer-A. Desire (Most difficult
to change) The motivation behind the criminal behavior.
B. Victim the potential target criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her
surroundings or lacking proper security precautions.
C. Opportunity (easiest to change) Removing opportunity for crime with proper security
measures applied to the victim's environment D.O.V.
Crime Prevention is About:
A. Attitude
B. Modifying Behavior
4 "D's" of Crime Prevention:
Deny
Delay
Detect
Deter
Core Concept of Community Policing Correct Answer-A. A partnership between the police
and the community
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B. Crime prevention
C. Organizational change of the agency
D. A problem solving approach to the police role that is proactive
"SARA" Model: A. Scanning
B. Analysis
C. Response
D. Assessment
Considerations for Off Duty Situations Correct Answer-A. Behavior, a. An officer's behavior
is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty b, not only does this refer to
physical and verbal actions, but also online activity on social media. c. An officer is expected
to uphold the law enforcement code of ethics.
B. Situational Awareness, a. An officer should make every effort to remain alert even when
not working. b. You never know when you may need to transition quickly from private citizen
to a peace officer. c. Make certain to pre-plan with your family should a situation arise while
together. d. Create a number of scenarios for your family to practice. e. Familiarize yourself
with your agency's off duty weapon policy. C. Be a good witness, a. If a situation arises when
police intervention is necessary.
Passed
Student Performance Objective (SPO): 1-1 Correct Answer-A. Explains the relationship
between a Student Performance Objective and a test question
B. Explains the ultimate reason for law enforcement training
The Ultimate Reason for Law Enforcement Training 1-1 Correct Answer-A. To be able to
protect life and property of yourself and the public.
A Peace Officers Main Goals 1-2 Correct Answer-A. Enforce laws
B. Preserve peace
C. Prevent Crimes
D. Protect Civil Rights and liberties
E. provide Services
Considerations when exercising discretion Correct Answer-A. Use sound judgement to
determine which laws are to be formally enforced.
B. Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or
citation.
Prevention Patrol:
, OPOTA 2024/25; Questions & Answers Already
Passed
Deter crime
Interrupt a crime in progress
Position the officers to respond to emergency situations
Increase of feeling of security to citizens.
Incident Response:
Officers respond to minor situations
Typical dispositions include: Gathering information Directing parties to community resources
Restore order Complete reports
Emergency Response:
Takes precedence over all other calls
Less common than routine incident calls
Includes incidents. Criminal Investigation:
Process of discovering, collecting, preparing, identifying and presenting evidence to
determine what happened and who is responsible.
Investigations carried out by detectives
Responding officer secures and protects the scene
Detective should be able to pick up where the responding officer left off.
, OPOTA 2024/25; Questions & Answers Already
Passed
Factors Necessary for the commission of a Crime Correct Answer-A. Desire (Most difficult
to change) The motivation behind the criminal behavior.
B. Victim the potential target criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her
surroundings or lacking proper security precautions.
C. Opportunity (easiest to change) Removing opportunity for crime with proper security
measures applied to the victim's environment D.O.V.
Crime Prevention is About:
A. Attitude
B. Modifying Behavior
4 "D's" of Crime Prevention:
Deny
Delay
Detect
Deter
Core Concept of Community Policing Correct Answer-A. A partnership between the police
and the community
, OPOTA 2024/25; Questions & Answers Already
Passed
B. Crime prevention
C. Organizational change of the agency
D. A problem solving approach to the police role that is proactive
"SARA" Model: A. Scanning
B. Analysis
C. Response
D. Assessment
Considerations for Off Duty Situations Correct Answer-A. Behavior, a. An officer's behavior
is often scrutinized by the community even when not on duty b, not only does this refer to
physical and verbal actions, but also online activity on social media. c. An officer is expected
to uphold the law enforcement code of ethics.
B. Situational Awareness, a. An officer should make every effort to remain alert even when
not working. b. You never know when you may need to transition quickly from private citizen
to a peace officer. c. Make certain to pre-plan with your family should a situation arise while
together. d. Create a number of scenarios for your family to practice. e. Familiarize yourself
with your agency's off duty weapon policy. C. Be a good witness, a. If a situation arises when
police intervention is necessary.
