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OPOTA study guide questions and answers latest 2024
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OPOTA study guide.- ANS-
Relationship between an SPO and a test question - ANS-a test question must respond
directly to and SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question
Ultimate reason for law enforcement training - ANS-To be able to protect thew lives and
property of your self and the public
Police officers main goals - ANS-Enforce laws
preserve the peace
prevent crimes
provide services
protect civil rights and liberties
Explain items to consider when exercising discretion - ANS-Use sound judgement to
determine which laws are to be enforced.
Is their a more constructive remedy to the situation without an arrest or citation.
Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a crime..HENCH! "crime triangle" -
ANS-Desire
Victim
opportunity
Core concepts of community policing - ANS-A partnership between the police and
community.
Crime prevention.
A problem-solving approach.
What is the purpose of the bill of rights? - ANS-To protect individuals FREEDOM!
To prevent the government from interfering in protected rights.
Describe the major components of the criminal justice system - ANS-Law enforcement
Courts
Corrections
List the goals of sentencing - ANS-Punish the offender
protect society
, Restore the victim as much as possible
Distinguish the concepts of Lawful actions and police legitimacy - ANS-"Lawful" is
defined by laws and standards
"Police Legitimacy" Exists when the public views the police as authorized to exercise
power in order to maintain social order.
Determine when it is permissible for citizens to film police - ANS-At least one party the
the encounter consents.
When officers are carrying their duties in public so as long as it does not interfere with
the officers carrying out their duties
Types of racism - ANS-Individual racism
Interpersonal racism
Institutional racism
Structural racism
The Two modes of thinking - ANS-Automatic (system 1)
More deliberative (system 2)
Identify the importance of field notes - ANS-Evidence for cos are?teaurt
Aids in further investigation
Foundation of the formal written report
requirements of a well written report include WHAT!? - ANS-Complete
Factual
Accurate
Objective
Explain a crime - ANS-Any act that law makes punishable
Four culpable mental states are? - ANS-Purposely
Knowingly
Recklessly
Negligently
explain jurisdiction - ANS-A governments general power to exercise authority over all
persons and things within its territory. "Ask yourself" what is authority?
define force - ANS-Any violence, compulsion pr constraint against a person or thing
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