SOCE/Final Exam Study Guide
Values - ANS are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Assumption - ANS is a notion, statement, or belief about a person, group, or event that
may or may not be factual
Bribery - ANS 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 - ANS Latin term that means "something for something in return."
Insubordination - ANS failure to follow orders from superiors in the chain of command
Probation - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS the order of authority within an organization
Nolo contendere - ANS where an individual does not accept or deny responsibility for the
charges but agrees to accept punishment
Prosecution - ANS presents the government's case
Hostile work environment - ANS a job culture where lewd jokes or other offensive habits
are acceptable.
Perception - ANS 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) - ANS the governmental agency that
enforces compliance with the civil rights act
State Attorney - ANS same as prosecutor; responsible for filing formal charges in criminal
cases
Judge - ANS is authorized to preside over the courtroom and to decide questions of law
brought before the court.
Court administrator - ANS is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of a court system.
Perjury - ANS may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but
does not believe to be true.
Discrimination - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS These facilities provide a place for
detainees while booking procedures are completed or until they can be transported to a county
jail.
County Jails - ANS are used for booking and temporary detention of defendants awaiting
trial or disposition on federal or state charges and of convicted offenders sentenced to
short-term detention (a year or less).
Juvenile Assessment/Detention Center - ANS Juvenile suspects are taken to this center for
processing and possible pretrial detention.
Prisons (federal and state) - ANS are correctional institutions maintained by the federal and
state governments for the confinement of convicted felons.
Evaluation and Treatment Centers - ANS are the first stop when entering the prison
system. In addition to general processing procedures, these facilities administer various tests to
,offenders (e.g., medical, education aptitude). Treatment centers deal with alcohol/drug abusers
or mentally ill offenders
Parole - ANS is the release of an inmate from a correctional institution prior to the
conclusion of the inmate's court-imposed sentence.
Community control (house arrest) - ANS is a form of closely monitored community
supervision and is more restrictive than probation or parole.
CJSTC (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission) - ANS was created to
oversee the certification, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and conduct of
Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - ANS enforces federal
laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco products, firearms and explosives, and acts
of arson.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - ANS enforces the controlled substances laws
and regulations of the United States and recommends and supports non-enforcement programs
aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances in the domestic and international
markets.
Florida Supreme Court - ANS The highest court in the state of Florida, which consists of
seven justices who are appointed by the governor. Hears cases including final orders imposing
death sentences and appeals from lower state courts.
Years to get hired - ANS 4
Vertical Communication - ANS the information that flows down through the supervision
level to the lowest levels of the organization
Law enforcement - ANS is responsible for the enforcement of laws and maintaining civil
order.
Court system - ANS is responsible for the interpretation of laws.
Corrections - ANS is responsible for enforcing punishment as defined by the court system.
Requirements to be a police officer - ANS • 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 - ANS • 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
FL County Courts - ANS • Florida County Courts: The 67 county courts have limited
jurisdiction and handle the following legal issues:
