Opota unit 2 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

OPOTA SPOs Unit 3State the reasons for establishing effective communication with the media - correct answer -A quick way to reach large audiences to inform the community of a crime or lesson fear about a situation -media coverage greatly impacts public opinion of the agency -law enforcement and the media rely on each other Guidelines an officer sould follow when making statements to the media - correct answer -Avoid personal opinion -give consistent information to all media outlets -remem...

2.1-List the general elements of a crime. - -A prohibited act ("actus reus") and... -A specific mental intent ("mens rea") that ... -Occur at the same time ("concurrence") and... -Bring about a particular result made unlawful by the statute ("causation) 2.1-Define the culpable mental states "purposely," "knowingly," "recklessly," and "negligently." - -Purposely - A person acts purposely when it is the person's specific intention to cause a certain result, or , when the gist...

OPOTA SPOs Unit 3 State the reasons for establishing effective communication with the media - correct answer -A quick way to reach large audiences to inform the community of a crime or lesson fear about a situation -media coverage greatly impacts public opinion of the agency -law enforcement and the media rely on each other Guidelines an officer sould follow when making statements to the media - correct answer -Avoid personal opinion -give consistent information to all media outlets -rem...

OPOTA- Unit 13 Topic 1Hazardous materials - correct answer Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical, which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) - correct answer Any weapon or device that is intended to, or has the capability to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or...

OPOTA Unit 11Describe the primary responsibilities of the first responder to a crime scene - correct answer 1. Officer Safety 2.Rendering aid 3. Securing the scene 4.Interacting with the witnesses Measures the officers can take to minimize contamination at a crime scene - correct answer Contamination - the transfer of outside material to the scene (e.g., a hair from the first responder drops off into the scene and it is collected) Cross - contamination - the transfer of material between ...

OPOTA- Unit 13 Topic 1 Hazardous materials - correct answer Any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, and/or physical, which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) - correct answer Any weapon or device that is intended to, or has the capability to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, ...

OPOTA UNIT 2_ LEGAL

OPOTA Unit 11Describe the primary responsibilities of the first responder to a crime scene - correct answer 1. Officer Safety 2.Rendering aid 3. Securing the scene 4.Interacting with the witnesses Measures the officers can take to minimize contamination at a crime scene - correct answer Contamination - the transfer of outside material to the scene (e.g., a hair from the first responder drops off into the scene and it is collected) Cross - contamination - the transfer of material between ...

OPOTA SPOs Unit 1The relationship between a student performance objective and a test question - correct answer A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question. The Ultimate reason for Law Enforcement Training - correct answer To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public A Peace officers main goals - correct answer 1. Enforce laws 2. Preserve the Peace 3. Prevent Crimes 4. Protect civil rights and liberties 5. P...