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| What is the relationship between an SPO and a test question? |
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Definition
| A test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question |
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Term
| What is the ultimate reason for law enforcement training? |
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Definition
| To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public |
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Term
| List a Peace Officer's 5 Main goals |
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Definition
Enforce Laws
Preserve the Peace
Prevent Crimes
Protect Civil Rights and Liberties
Provide Services |
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Term
| Explain the 2 items to consider when exercising discretion |
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Definition
Use sound judgement to determine which laws are to be formally enforced.
Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to the situation without an arrest of citation(i.e. referring a homeless man to a shelter rather than a trespassing arrest). |
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Term
| Explain the 3 factors necessary for the commission of a crime (Crime Traingle) |
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Definition
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Term
| State the 4 core concepts of community policing |
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Definition
A partnership between the police and the community
Crime prevention
Organizational change of the agency
A problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive. |
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Term
| Recognize 3 considerations for off duty situations |
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Definition
Behavior- will often be scrutinized, uphold ethics on and off duty
Situational Awareness
Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention is necessary. |
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Term
| State the 2 purposes of the Bill of Rights |
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Definition
Protect an individuals freedoms
Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights |
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Term
| Describe the 3 Major components of the criminal justice system |
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Definition
Law enforcement
Courts
Corrections |
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Term
| List the 3 goals of sentencing |
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Definition
Punish the offender, and in many cases rehabilitate the offender
Protect society
Restore the victim as much as possible |
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Term
| Generally Accepted Ethical Responsibilities of Peace Officers |
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Definition
- Your Community and its citizens
- The law enforcement profession
- Your Agency
- Your Family
- Yourself
-Treat everyone professionally
-Require that you NEVER
- Allow cynicism
- Use excessive force
- Accept gratuities
- Commit purjury |
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Term
| External Influences on Behavior |
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Definition
- Relationships (friends/family)
- Local Citizens
- Media
- Department regulations
- Inter-department politics
- Police Subculuture
- Sense of community...
-Fidelity/Loyalty > Integrity
- Exposure to Socialization |
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| Internal Influences on Behavior |
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Definition
-Officer's own ethical and moral beliefs
-Anger
-Greed
-Lust
-Internal Rationalizations
- Denial of Victim
- Denial of Responsibility
- Denial of Injury
- Social Weighting
- Moral Justification |
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Term
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Definition
Challenge of Core Values System
Process of Ethical to Unethical Officer
1- Sense of Victimization by citizens
2- Leads to entitlement
3- Acts of Omissions
4- Acts of Commission- Administrative
5- Acts of Commission- Criminal
6- Rationalization |
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Term
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Definition
| A situation in which the officer did not know what the right course of action was, or the course of action the officer considered right was too difficult to do, or the wrong course of action was tempting |
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Term
| Identify the purpose of any Code of Ethics |
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Definition
| To identify expected behavior. |
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Term
| Identify the 5 uses of field notes |
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Definition
Preservation of knowledge in written form
Foundation of the formal written report
Aids in further investigation
Evidence in court
Documentation of the officer's efforts in the field. |
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Term
| Identify the 7 types of info to be recorded in field notes |
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Definition
Complete info on victims, witnesses, and suspects involved
Date and time of offense or incident being reported
Location of occurrence
Type of place where offense or incident being reported
Details of offense or incident being reported
Disposition of evidence, property, and subjects
Corresponding report number |
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Term
| Recognize the 10 guidlines to be followed when taking field notes |
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Definition
• Head notebook page with day and time of shift
• Do not place information from one incident on the same page with information from another incident
• Write or print neatly so you can read and understand your notes later
• Record all information in ink
• Let victims and witnesses talk through the event before you start recording notes
• Ask clarifying follow-up questions
• Be as complete as possible
• Consider the use of electronic data device or template
• Do not record personal information in your notebook |
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Term
| Identify the essential questions answered in a report |
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Definition
• Who
• What
• When
• How
• Where
• Why |
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Term
| Identify the requirements of a well written report |
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Definition
Complete
Factual
Accurate
Obective |
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