Ch 1 Florida Correctional
Probation Officer Training
exam questions and answers
What is a Correctional Probation Officer
A person responsible for the supervised custody, surveillance, and control
of assigned inmates, probationers, parolees, or community controlees
within the Department of Corrections' institutions or within the community
What is recidivism?
A measure of the likelihood that an inmate will reoffend within three years
of release from incarceration
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What is re-entry?
The process of an offender's transitioning from incarceration in a facility
to supervision within the community, while enhancing public safety and
reducing recidivism
What is the (DOC) agency's mission?
To provide a continum of services to meet the needs of those entrusted to
our care, creating a safe and professional environment with the outcome
,of reducing victimization, safer communities and an emphasis on the
premium of life.
What are the Department of Corrections Values
Respect, integrity, courage, selfless service, compassion
Who is the father of probation?
John Augustus
What are the Statewide department of corrections correctional facilities
Prisons, private partner prisons, prison annexes, work camps, state-run
work release centers, private work release centers, road prisons, forestry
camps, basic training camps
TPCI - Florida Tansition From Prison to Community Initiative
To reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services and
supervision
Re-entry begins when?
The first time that the Department first has contact with an inmate or
offender
During Intake what happens
The department assesses offenders to determine their needs and refer
them to appropriate services
What statute defines a correctional probation officer
943.10(3)
What does a misdemeanor probation officer do?
This type of probation officer supervises an offender who bonds out of jail
and is waiting on the disposition of their case or who is sentenced to
misdemeanor probation
Probation officer leadership qualities
Honesty, a positive attitude, intuition, discernment, and the ability to
inspire and motivate
Criminal Justice
The structure, functions, and decision-making process of those agencies
that deal with the management and control of crime and criminal
offenders
3 components of Criminal Justice System
law enforcement, courts, corrections
, Law Enforcement is responsible for
Enforcing and maintaining civil order
The Court System is responsible for
The Interpretation of laws and sentencing
The Florida Department of Corrections is responsible for
Ensuring public safety and for enforcing punishment as defined by the
court system
The systems of law enforcement are
City or Municipal, County, State and Federal
The single largest segment of American Law Enforcement is
At the local level and comprises over 75% of total sworn personnel
Police Departments responsibility
Enforcing the state laws and ordinances within its jurisdiction.
SOME FLORIDA MUNICIPALITIES HAVE PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS which
combine police, fire and emergency medical services
County Law Enforcement Agencies and Responsibilities
Composed of Sheriff's offices. Primary role is to enforce county ordinances
and state laws
Define stress
A physical or emotional reaction to an event or situation
Florida State Law Enforcement Agencies
FDLE, FHP, DJJ, FWC, DEP, ABT, Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, DFS, Florida Office of the Attorney General
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service
Department of Homeland Security Agencies
CBP, USCIS, US COAST GAURD, FEMA, ICE, US SECRET SERVICE, TSA
Eustress
Form of stress that is helpful or gives an individual a feeling of fulfillment,
such as exercise
What are some examples of Eustress