SOCE/Final Exam Study Guide
CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A)
Values - ANSWER are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption - ANSWER is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that may or may
not be factual
Bribery - ANSWER corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant,
corruptly to request, solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or
other benefit not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or
omission which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official
discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Quid pro quo - ANSWER Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination - ANSWER failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation - ANSWER is a sentence placing a person under the supervision of a probation officer for a
specified length of time instead of confinement.
Misuse of position or authority - ANSWER No public officer, employee of an agency, or local government
attorney shall corruptly use or attempt to use his or her official position or any property or resource
which may be within his or her trust, or perform his or her official duties, to secure a special privilege,
benefit, or exemption for himself, herself, or others.
Chain of command - ANSWER the order of authority within an organization
,Nolo contendere - ANSWER where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges
but agrees to accept punishment
Prosecution - ANSWER presents the government's case
Hostile work environment - ANSWER a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits are
acceptable.
Perception - ANSWER is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events
based on experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) - ANSWER the governmental agency that enforces
compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney - ANSWER same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal cases
Judge - ANSWER is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law brought
before the court.
Court administrator - ANSWER is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury - ANSWER may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not
believe to be true.
Discrimination - ANSWER is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race,
sex, age, religion, ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Sexual harassment - ANSWER is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. The courts have held that intent is not a factor in
determining what constitutes sexual harassment.
, U.S. Supreme Court - ANSWER is the highest court in the United States and the chief authority in the
judicial branch—one of three branches of the U.S. federal government. Hears appeals from the decisions
of lower federal courts and state supreme courts, and it resolves issues of constitutional and federal law.
Its decisions can be changed only by a constitutional amendment. The most important responsibility is to
decide cases that raise questions of constitutional interpretation.
County and Municipal Holding Facilities - ANSWER These facilities provide a place for detainees while
booking procedures are completed or until they can be transported to a county jail.
Vertical Communication - ANSWER the information that flows down through the supervision level to the
lowest levels of the organization
Law enforcement - ANSWER is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
Court system - ANSWER is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - ANSWER is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer - ANSWER • be at least 19
• citizen of US
• high school grad or equal
• have processed fingerprints on file with employing agency
• passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications established by the
Commission
• submit an affidavit attesting to compliance
• satisfactorily completed a Commission approved course of basic recruit training
• have satisfactorily passed a state examination in the respective specialty
• not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a false
statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence
• not have recieved a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
• meet all the minimum requirements and standards
, • complete the approved basic recruit training
• pass the State Officer Certification Examination
• become actively employed with a law enforcement agency in an auxiliary, part-time, or full-time sworn
officer position
Things you may be disciplined for by the commission - ANSWER • Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty,
or is found guilty of any felony
• Pleads nolo contendere, pleads guilty, or is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false
statement
• Fails to maintain good moral character
• Commits any act constituting a felony offense, regardless of criminal prosecution
• Commits any act constituting any of a specified group of serious misdemeanor offenses, regardless of
criminal prosecution
• Commits any principal, accessory, attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy, pursuant to chapter 777, Florida
Statutes, where there would have been a felony offense had the crime been committed or completed
• Commits any act in any jurisdiction other than the state of Florida, which if committed in the state of
Florida, would constitute a felony, any of the specified serious misdemeanors, or a violation of chapter
777, Florida statutes
• Tests positive for controlled substances by a urine or blood test, in accordance with the requirements
for testing reliability and integrity set forth
• Commits an act of excessive use of force under color of authority
• Engages in sexual harassment involving physical contact or misuse of official position
• Misuses the official position
• Engages in sex while on duty
• Has unprofessional relationships with an inmate, detainee, probationer, parolee, or community
controlee; has written or oral communication that is intended to facilitate conduct which is prohibited by
Commission rule; engages in any physical contact not required in the performance of official duties that
is normally associated with the demonstration of affection or sexual misconduct
• Makes false statements during the employment process
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the officer certification examination process pursuant
• Subverts or attempts to subvert the CJSTC-approved training examinati
