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SPO Exam 1 questions with correct answers

relationship between SPO and test question? - Answer A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. reason for law enforcement training? - Answer To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public. A peace officer's main goals? - Answer enforce laws preserve the peace prevent crimes protect civil rights and liberties provide services Considerations when exercising discretion - Answer -use sound judgemen...

SPO Test #1 Study Guide questions with correct answers

List a peace officers main goals - Answer A)Preserve the peace B)Prevent crimes C)Protect civil rights and liberties D)Provide Services Explain items to consider when exercising discretion - Answer Use sound judgement to determine which laws are to be formally enforced to determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or citation(e.g., referring a homeless person to a shelter rather than a trespass arrest) Factors necessary for the commission of a ...