AZPOST Performance Objectives Study Guide with Complete Solutions Latest 2023
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AZPOST Performance Objectives Study Guide with Complete Solutions Latest 2023
Executive branch
Legislative branch
Judicial branch
Identify the purposes and general conditions of parole and probation.
Identify the functions and responsibilities of the following three (3) components of the crimi...
AZPOST Performance Objectives Study Guide
with Complete Solutions Latest 2023
1). Executive branch
Ans: This branch of government is responsible for executing, enforcing and setting
the policy of the law.
2). Legislative branch
Ans: 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.
3). Judicial branch
Ans: 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.
4). Identify the purposes and general conditions of parole and probation.
Ans: 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.
5). 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
Ans: 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
6). Victim/witness services
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, Ans: They provide the victim with the following services: Financial assistance for loss
of wages, counseling, medical needs and many other needs.
7). Police/sheriff
Ans: Responds to the victim's call for assistance. Helps conduct the investigation of
the incident, makes an arrest and prepares the facts for prosecution.
8). Correctional officers
Ans: A correction officer supervises inmates and provides for the safety and security
of staff and inmates in prison.
9). Parole officers
Ans: 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.
10). Probation officers
Ans: 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.
11). Defense attorneys
Ans: Responsibility is to represent anyone who is accused of a crime, whether they
are guilty or not regardless of personal feelings
12). Prosecuting attorneys
Ans: 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.
13). Judges
Ans: Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial process. To ensure that the
defendant's constitutional rights are protected and that proper procedure is followed.
14). Laws of hammurabi.
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, Ans: 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.
15). Mutual pledge system.
Ans: 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.
16). Magna carta.
Ans: 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.
17). Peelian reform.
Ans: 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.
18). Development of police agencies in the united states.
Ans: Political era (1840-1920), Professional model era (1920-1970), community-
problem solving era (1970-present day), and number based policing.
19). Identify the five (5) categories of law enforcement in arizona
Ans: Federal, State, Tribal, County, and Local
20). A.r.s. §13-3871
Ans: Authority of peace officers
21). A.r.s. §13-3874
Ans: Indian police; powers; qualifications
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, 22). A.r.s. §13-3875
Ans: Cross-certification of federal peace officers
23). Chain of command
Ans: 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.
24). Span of control
Ans: 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.
25). Problem-solving steps:
Ans: A. Identifying the problem.
B. Analyzing the problem.
C. Developing alternatives.
D. Selecting a solution.
E. Evaluating effectiveness.
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