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OPOTA CORRECTIONS SPO'S 2021UPDATE
1.13SPO3#13Relationship3between3a3SPO3and3a3test3question3-3--
A3test3question3must3respond3directly3to3an3SPO3and3every3SPO3may3be3the3basis3of3a3t
est3question
1.13SPO3#23Reasons3for3Corrections3Training3-3--Mandated3by3State3Law
To3acquire3new3knowledge3and3skills
To3reduce3errors3and3mistakes3in3performing3critical3tasks3while3protecting3the3public
To3standardize3procedures
To3increase3efficiency
To3build3confidence3and3morale
To3promote3safety3and3survival3skills
To3reduce3civil3liability
To3eliminate3unfit3trainees3who3do3not3meet3training3standards
1.23SPO3#13Corrections3Officer3Codes3of3Ethics3and3Conduct3-3--
Emphasize3the3value3of3public3service
Outline3expectations3for3treating3inmates3and3fostering3professionalism
Require3that3Corrections3Officers:3Respect3the3civil3and3legal3rights3of3all3people.3Refrain
3from3any3form3of3discrimination
Prohibits3Corrections3Officers3from:3Using3their3position3for3personal3gain.3Accepting3gift
s3or3favors3that3might3imply3there3is3a3corresponding3obligation3that3is3inconsistent3with3p
rofessional3duties.
1.23SPO3#23External3Influences3on3Behavior3-3--Relationship3with3friends3and3family
Local3Citizens
Local3Media
Department3Regulations
Interdepartmental3Politics
Agency3Subculture
Officer's3own3ethical3and3moral3beliefs3and3values
Anger,3Greed,3and3Lust:3Internal3rationalizations3made3prior3to3or3after3misconduct
1.23SPO3#33Steps3in3Decision3Making3Model3and3Application3of3PLUS3Filters3-3--
Step31:3Define3the3problem.3Being3aware3that3how3you3define3the3problem3determines3w
here3and3how3you3will3look3for3solutions
,Step32:3Identify3alternative3solutions3available3to3address3the3problem-
3at3a3minimum3three3and,3ideally,3more3than3five
Step33:3Evaluate3the3identified3alternatives-
3list3the3pros3and3cons3of3each;3differentiate3between3known3facts3and3personal3beliefs3a
bout3the3situation
Step34:3Make3the3Decision
Step35:3Implement3the3Decision
Step36:3Evaluate3the3Decision
PLUS3Filters3Defined
P=3Policies:3Is3it3consistent3with3my3agency's3policies3and3procedures?
L=3Legal:3Is3it3lawful?
U=3Universal:3Does3it3conform3to3the3universal3principles3and3values3of3my3agency?
S=3Self:3Does3it3align3with3my3beliefs3of3what3is3right,3good,3and3fair?
PLUS3Filters3should3be3applied3at3each3of3the3following3steps3of3the3decision3making3mo
del
Step313(Define3the3problem)-
3does3the3existing3situation3violate3and3PLUS3considerations?
Step333(Evaluate3alternative3solutions)-
3do3the3alternatives3resolve3or3create3and3PLUS3considerations3and,3if3so,3are3the3ethical
3trade-offs3acceptable?
Step363(Evaluate3the3decision)-
3does3the3solution3resolve3all3PLUS3considerations, 3or3were3unintended3or3unforseen3PL
US3considerations3created?
1.33SPO3#13Essential3Questions3Answered3in3a3Report3-3--1.3Who...
a.3Who3discovered3the3incident?
b.3Who3reported3the3incident?
c.3Who3were3the3witnesses?
d3Identify3all3persons3involved3by3full3name,3rank,3demographics,3etc.
2.3What...
a.3What3happened?
b.3What3was3damaged?
c.3What3injuries?
d.3Identify3tools3or3weapons3used
e.3State3events3in3chronological3order
, 3.3When...
a.3When3did3the3incident3occur?
b.3When3was3the3incident3discovered?
c.3When3were3you/we3notified?
d.3When3did3you/deputies3arrive?
4.How...
a.3How3did3the3situation3start?
b.3How3did3the3situation3progress?
c.3How3did3the3situation3end?
d.3Explain3how3a3weapon3or3tool3was3used
e.3Explain3how3you3did3or3said3something
5.3Where...
a.3Where3did3the3incident3take3place?
b.3Be3as3specific3as3possible,3Witness3location,3objects,3distances,3indoors,3outdoors,3et
c.
6.3Why...
a.3Revenge/Opportunity?
b.3Drugs/Alcohol?
c.3Accidental/Intentional?
d.3Argument/Passion?
1.33SPO3#23Requirements3for3a3Well3Written3Report3-3--1.3Complete
a.3The3report3must3include3the3answers3to3the3essential3questions...who,3what,3when,3ho
w,3where,3and3why
b.3It3must3be3understandable3by3a3third3party
c.3When3completed...
3(1)3Sign3your3full3name
3(2)3Rank/Title
3(3)3Date3the3report
2.3Factual
a.3Records3the3facts
b.3Statements3that3can3be3proven
c.3It3does3not3contain3opinions
3.3Accurate
a.3Specific
b.3Fact3check
c.3Use3descriptive3words,3names,3numbers
d.3Do3not3over3extend3your3vocabulary
e.3Use3correct3language.3Do3not3use3slang3or3"street3talk"3unless3you3are3quoting3someo
ne
f.3Double3check3spelling3and3word3usage
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