OPOTA SPO's Exam Latest Upd ate 2024 -2025 800 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ At First Attempt - A person is considered to be "seized" when, - CORRECT ANSWER: • In view of all circumstances surrounding the incident, a reasonable person would believe that he was not free to leave. - Activities which are common to all investigative personnel during the initial response to a missing child report are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Debriefing the first responder. • Interviewing the witnesses. • Developing assessment criteria. • Activating response protocols. - An officer may search an automobile and the containers within it, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Whenever probable cause exists to believe contraband or evidence is contained in the motor vehicle or its containers. - Civil Rights are defined as, - CORRECT ANSWER: • The rights and privileges afforded all persons in society by the legislative acts of Congress, State, and Local Ordinances. - Depressants effect on the body are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Sedative effects. • Drowsiness. • Muscle relaxation, loss of muscle coordination. • Slurred speech, lightheaded, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting. • Overall sense of calmness. • If an opiate, pain diminished. • May cause amnesia, leaving no memory of events that occur while under the influence. • Reduced reaction time. • Impaired mental functioning and judgment. • Alcohol is considered a depressant and when combined with another depressant the effect increase. - Descriptors of the "typical" newborn/infant abductor are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Female of "child bearing" age (12 -50). • Often overweight. • Most likely compulsive. • Most often relies on manipulation, lying, and deception. • Usually lives in the community where the abduction takes place. • Often married or cohabiting and uses a companion's desire for a child as the motivation for the abduction. • Frequently makes initial visits to nursery and maternity units at more than one healthcare facility prior to abduction. • Asks detailed questions about procedures and the maternity floor layout. • Frequently uses a fire -exit stairwell for her escape. • Usually plans the abduction, but does not necessarily target a specific infant, but frequently seizes on any opportunity present. • Frequently, impersonates a nurse or other hospital personnel. • Often becomes familiar with hospital personnel and even with the victim's parents. • Demonstrates a capability to provide "good" care to the baby once the abduction occurs. - Factors to consider in determining whether or not to discontinue a pursuit are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Do the hazards of continuing the pursuit outweigh the hazards of the violation? • Can an arrest be made at a later time because the operator of the fleeing vehicle has been identified? • Has the pursuing officer lost sight of the fleeing vehicle for an appreciable length of time causing the pursuing officer to question the location of the vehicle? • Have conditions changed appreciably since the pursuit began? - Items at an accident scene which indicate that a hazardous material is present are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Vapor clouds. • Smoke. • Injured persons. • Environmental damage. • Evidence of explosive device. • Booby traps. • Surrounding populations. • Dispersion pathways. • Suspicious persons around the scene. - Liquor law offenses are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Underage Persons Offences - 4301.69 (A) • After - Hours Sales Violations - 4301.22 (C) • Sales to Intoxicated Persons - 4301.22 (B) • Gambling and Gambling Devices - 4301:1 -1-53 • Solicitation of Patrons - 4301: -1-1-59 • Keeping a Place - 4301.58 (B) • Prohibition Against Consumption of Beer or Intoxicating Liquor in a Motor Vehicle - 4301.64 • Opened Container of Beer or Intoxicating Liquor Prohibited at Certain Premises - 4301.62 • Obstructing Inspection or Search of Premises - 4301.66 - Procedural Law is defined as, - CORRECT ANSWER: • The prescribed methods of enforcing rights or obtaining redress for their invasion. - Role Conflict occurs when, - CORRECT ANSWER: • The officer perceives a clash between competing perceptions, values, and standards when deciding what behavior is appropriate. - Search fundamentals for missing child investigation are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Keep a separate activity log for each search. • Log the names and affiliations of all searchers, officers and civilians, along with their general area of search assignment. • Thoroughly brief search team leaders on all information needed to conduct a complete operation. • Brief all searchers on the search pattern(s) to be used and the techniques used. • Instruct searchers to bring items found to the attention of the appropriate search team leader, do not touch or disturb the items found. • Control searchers so that no one works alone. • Document all search activities. • Safeguard against the use of inappropriate individuals in the search process. - Sexual Activity is defined as, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Sexual conduct, sexual contact, or both. - State the five (5) crime scene search patterns, - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Strip. 2. Grid. 3. Spiral. 4. Zone. 5. Wheel. - Statutory definition of an abused child, - CORRECT ANSWER: • 2151.031 Abused child defined. • As used in this chapter, an "abused child" includes any child who: • Is the victim of "sexual activity" as defined under Chapter 2907. of the Revised Code, where such activity would constitute an offense under that chapter, except that the court need not find that any person has been convicted of the offense in order to f ind that the child is an abused child; • Is endangered as defined in section 2919.22 of the Revised Code, except that the court need not find that any person has been convicted under that section in order to find that the child is an abused child; • Exhibits evidence of any physical or mental injury or death, inflicted other than by accidental means, or an injury or death which is at variance with the history given of it. Except as provided in division (D) of this section, a child exhibiting evidenc e of corporal punishment or other physical disciplinary measure by a parent, guardian, custodian, person having custody or control, or person in loco parentis of a child is not an abused child under this division if the measure is not prohibited under sect ion 2919.22 of the Revised Code. • Because of the acts of his parents, guardian, or custodian, suffers physical or mental injury that harms or threatens to harm the child's health or welfare. • Is subjected to out -of-home care child abuse. - The "public safety" exception is defined as, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Statements elicited from a defendant as well as evidence from such statements may be used as evidence even if the officer did not recite the Miranda warnings before asking questions if the officers safety or the safety of others was in jeopardy. - The active listening skills are, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Attempt to hear and understand, most persons in crisis have a desire to be understood (active listening is critical for crisis resolution) • Use minimal encouragement, demonstrate you are listening carefully (respond with yes, ok, I see, ECT.) • Give occasional, brief, and well timed vocal replies. • Paraphrasing, repeating in own words what he thinks the said shows that the offices understands what is being said. • Active listening helps acquire accurate information. • Armed with more accurate information officers can respond and act more intelligently and identify better alternatives to resolve situations. • Demonstrates that officers are aware of and sensitive to their emotions. • Ask open ended questions, avoid why questions, instead ask who, what, how questions which allow you to assess the person's situation. - The circumstances under which an arrest warrant may be executed in the home of a third party are, - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. There is also a warrant to search the premise for the person to be arrested. 2. Or, the officer has consent. 3. Or, there are exigent circumstances - The concept which is the foundation of the juvenile justice system is, - CORRECT ANSWER: • Parens Patriae (In place of Parents) - The eleven (11) sequential steps necessary to process an adult Felon through the Criminal Justice System, - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Investigation. 2. Arrest. 3. Booking. 4. Initial Appearance. 5. Pre -luminary Hearing. 6. Grand Jury. 7. Arraignment. 8. Pre -trial Motions and Hearings. 9. Trial. 10. Sentences. 11. Appeals. - The first two (2) actions recommended for a first responder to a missing child complaint are, - CORRECT ANSWER: 1. Interview the parent(s) or person making the initial report.
