Explain the relationship between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) and a test question. - correct answer the test question must respond directly to an
... [Show More] spo and every spo may be the basis of a test question .
Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training. - correct answer to be able to protect the life and property of your self and the public.
List a peace officer's main goals - correct answer • enforce laws
• protecting the peace
• prevent crimes
• protect civil rights and liberties
• provide services
Explain items to consider when exercising discretion. - correct answer 1. use sound judgment to determine when laws are to be formally enforced.
2. determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation with out an arrest ( example refering a homeless man to a shelter instead of arresting him for trespassing.
Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a crime - correct answer DESIRES
• the motivation behind criminal behavior ( finacial gain, power, fear, narcotics use)
• this factor is the most difficult to change
VICTIM
• the potential target
• criminals prefer an easy target that is unaware of his/her surrounding or lacking proper security procedures
• difficult to change this factor due to individual personality
OPPERYTUNITY
• removing opportunity for crime with proper security measures to the victims environment
• most effective area to concentrate crime prevention strategy
State the core concepts of community policing. - correct answer • police and the community a partnership between
• crime prevention
• organizational change of the agency
• most effective area to concentrate crime prevention
Recognize considerations for off duty situations . - correct answer • behavior often critisized by the community even when not on duty
• not only does this refer to physical and verbal
• also online media
• officers are expected to up hold the law enforcement code of ethics.
Identify the uses of field notes. - correct answer • preservation of knowledge in written form
• foundation of the formal written report
• aids in further investigation
• evidence in court
• documentation of the officers efforts in the field
Identify the types of information to be recorded in field notes. - correct answer • complete information on victims witnesses and suspects involved
• date time of offense or incident being reported [Show Less]