SPO Quiz #1

1. Police legitimacy exists when the public views the police as authorized to exercise power in order to maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in the community

True

False

2. Choose the option, which explains the relationship between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) and a test question.

The SPO must respond to the test question and each test question validated through training.

The test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question.

The test question teaches the cognitive skill and the SPO teaches the psychomotor skill

3. Define the term "Deadly Force" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Any force which carries a substantial risk that it will proximately result in the death of any person.

Any violence, compulsion, or constraint physically exerted by any means on or against a person or thing.

Any physical harm that involves some permanent incapacity, whether partial or total or that involves some temporary, substantial incapacity.

Any action which carries with it the capacity to exert power or might over another object.

4. "Who" and "What" are two essential questions that need to be answered in a report. Choose the answer which best completes the other essential question(s) that need to be answered.

When

How

Where

Why

All the answers

5. Select the answer which correctly states when it's ok to film a police officer

Anytime during the performance of their duties

Only with the permission of the officer

It is never ok to film a law enforcement officer during the performance of their duties

6. Police officers have an ethical responsibility to their communities and citizens; select the answer, which correctly lists other areas officers owe ethical responsibilities to. (Unit 1-5)

The law enforcement profession

Your agency

Your family

Yourself

All the answers

7. Choose the answer, which correctly lists the factors necessary for the commission of a crime.

Desire, Victim, and Opportunity.

Method, Threat, and Opportunity.

Desire, Threat, and Opportunity.

Method, Victim, and Opportunity.

8. There are three major components of the Criminal Justice System. Select the answer which is NOT one of those components.

Law enforcement

Courts

Social services

Corrections

9.

The term "Crime" is defines as. (Unit 2-1)

Any act that constitutes a misdemeanor.

Any act that constitutes a felony.

Any act that the law makes punishable.

Any act that constitutes a misdemeanor or felony.

10. The term "Actus Reus" is defined as.

The unlawful act

The mental intent

The body of the crime

The preliminary examination of a witness or juror

11. The term "Mens Rea" is defined as.

The unlawful act

The mental intent

The body of the crime

The preliminary examination of a witness or juror

12. Select the answer, which is not an internal influence on one's behavior.

Officer's moral belief's

Greed

Police Sub-culture

Lust

13. Concurrence is when Actus Reus and Mens Rea occur at the same time.

True

False

14. The four Culpable Mental States are:

Knowingly, Willingly, Recklessly, Purposely.

Purposely, Vengefully, Negligently, Recklessly.

Purposely, Knowingly, Recklessly, Negligently.

Wantonly, Knowingly, Negligently, Recklessly.

15. Which data file is the most sensitive file accessed by LEADS?

Computerized Criminal History

Wanted Persons

Missing Persons

Caution Ohio Police (COP)

16. Missing persons files vehicles files, and wanted persons files are all examples of what type of data file? (Unit 8-8)

OHLEG Data File

LEADS Data File

Records Data File

Agencies Data File

17. A peace officer has 5 main goals; select the answer, which is NOT one of those five goals. (unit 1-2)

Enforce Laws

Preserve the peace

Arrest offenders

Protect Civil Rights and Liberties

18. Select the answer, which describes Step #1 of the Decision Making Model.

Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem

Define the problem

Make the decision

Evaluate the identified alternatives

19.

Four of the five uses of field notes are listed below. Choose the answer, which completes the list. (Unit 1-7)

Preservation of knowledge in written form

Foundation of the formal written report

Aids in further investigation

Documentation of the officer's efforts in the field

____________________________________

Documentation of gang involvement

Evidence in court

Documentation of crime patterns

Establishment of probable cause

20. Each record must be validated at 60 to 90 days of its initial entry and annually thereafter.

True

False

21. Define the term "Statutory Law" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Law relating to private matters, rather than criminal, ecclesiastical, or military.

The body of law derived from statutes rather than from constitutions or judicial decisions.

22. According to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC), there are three considerations an officer should be aware of when involved in an off duty situation. Choose the answer which is NOT one of the considerations.

Behavior.

Situational Awareness

Identifiable as a police officer

Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention is necessary

23. Select the answer, which explains the ultimate reason for Law Enforcement Training.

To instill the knowledge and skill necessary to properly and fairly enforce the laws of the State of Ohio.

To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public.

To professionalize those who work in law enforcement.

To teach the use of proper conduct, discretion and ethics for law enforcement officers.

24. Ethical responsibilities of officers require that they should never engage in.

An act of violence toward another

Perjury

Use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals

Disparaging remarks towards the Division of Police or its members

Both, "Perjury" and "Use of excessive physical force..."

25. Select the answer, which is not an external influence on one's behavior.

Relationships with family and friends

Anger

Citizens

Media

Departmental politics

26. An example of an act of omission is.

Theft

Failing to report known inappropriate behavior of another officer

Not reporting an accident

Carrying unapproved/unauthorized equipment

27. Define the term "Case Law" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Law relating to private matters, rather than criminal, ecclesiastical, or military.

The body of law derived from statutes rather than from constitutions or judicial decisions.

28. How many steps are in the "Decision Making Model"?

3

4

5

6

29. Select the answer which correctly states the purpose of the Bill of Rights (Unit 1-3)

A. Protect an individual's freedom

B. Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights

C. To explain and define the first ten amendments in the United States Constitution

Both "a." and "b"

All answers

30. There are nine guidelines to be followed when taking field notes. Select the answer, which is NOT one of those guidelines.

Record all information in ink

Let victims and witnesses talk through the event before you start recording notes

Ask clarifying follow-up questions

Combine incidents on one page to better organize data

Write or print neatly so you can read and understand your notes later

31. Under what circumstances may police officers share information obtained from LEADS?

For professional purposes only

For personal purposes only

For criminal justice purposes only

For investigative purposes only

32. Define the term "Force" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Any force which carries a substantial risk that it will proximately result in the death of any person.

Any violence, compulsion, or constraint physically exerted by any means on or against a person or thing.

Any physical harm that involves some permanent incapacity, whether partial or total or that involves some temporary, substantial incapacity.

Any action which carries with it the capacity to exert power or might over another object.

33. Three of the four "Core Concepts" of Community Policing are listed below; select the answer which best completes the list.

A partnership between the police and the community.

Crime prevention.

A problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive.

____________________________________________.

A “Tier Based” philosophy for enforcing laws.

Organizational change of the agency.

A more project oriented style of policing.

Empowerment of the community to assist in enforcing laws.

34. Define the term "Jurisdiction" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

A courts general power to exercise authority over all persons within its territory.

A government’s general power to exercise authority over all persons and things within its territory.

Any governing entity which has the power to exercise authority.

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

35. Define "Serious Physical Harm to Persons" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Any mental illness or condition of such gravity as would normally require hospitalization or prolonged psychiatric treatment.

Any physical harm that carries a substantial risk of death.

Any physical harm that involves some permanent incapacity, whether partial or total or that involves some temporary, substantial incapacity.

All Answers

36. When an agency receives a HIT on a LEADS and/or NCIC inquiry, when must that agency confirm the HIT on the record requested?

Upon arresting the person(s)

Upon detaining the person(s)

Prior to taking any action based upon the hit record

D. Upon charging the person(s)

37.

Six of the seven types of information to be recorded in field notes are listed below. Select the answer, which completes the list.

Complete information 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 took place

Details of offense or incident being reported

Disposition of evidence, property, and subjects

________________________________________

Corresponding report number

Criminal history

Possible associates and destinations

All officers and supervisors involved

38. The Computerized Criminal History (CCH) file is one of the most sensitive files accessed by LEADS because…

A. The file contains the criminal histories of individuals in Ohio

B. Ohio Homeland Security information is stored in the CCH

D. Both "b" and "c" are correct

E. Both "a" and "c" are correct

39. According to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC), there are three goals of sentencing. Select the answer which is NOT one of those goals.

Punish the offender and in many cases, rehabilitate the offender.

To deter the offender and others from future crime

Protect society

Restore the victim as much as possible

40. An example of an act of commission is.

Failing to turn in evidence and keeping it

Ignoring traffic violations

Failing to respond on a dispatch call

Failing to arrest a person who has a valid arrest warrant

41. Plus filters add value to the Decision Making Model. The acronym P.L.U.S stands for?

Police, Legal, Unity, Select

Procedures, Law, United, Sound

Policies, Legal, Universal, Self

Policies, Lawful, Universal, Safe

42. Below are three of the four requirements of a well-written report. Select the answer, which completes the list.

Complete

Factual

Accurate

________

Correct

Concise

Objective

Clear

43. Define "Serious Physical Harm to Property" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

All the Answers

None of the Answers

44. When exercising discretion a law enforcement officer should consider

The use of sound judgement to determine which laws are to be formally enforced

The past criminal history of the offender

If there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or citation

Both ( The past criminal history of the offender) and (If there is more constructive remedy...)

45. Define the term "Physical Harm to Persons" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Any physical harm that involves some permanent incapacity, whether partial or total or that involves some temporary, substantial incapacity.

Any physical harm that involves some permanent disfigurement or that involves some temporary, serious disfigurement.

Any injury, illness or other physiological impairment, regardless of its gravity or duration.

Any mental illness or condition of such gravity as would normally require hospitalization or prolonged psychiatric treatment.

46. Define the term "Physical Harm to Property" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Any damage to property, including wear and tear, that results in loss of value, use, or enjoyment.

47. Continuum of Compromise is defined as.

48. Choose the answer, which describes Step #3 of the Decision Making Model.

Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem

Evaluate the identified alternatives

Implement the decision

Evaluate the decision

49. PLUS filters should be applied at which of the following steps of the Decision Making Model?

Step 1(Define the problem), Step 3 (Evaluate alternative solutions), Step 6 (Evaluate the decision)

Step 2 (Identify alternative solutions), Step 4 (Make the decision), Step 6 (Evaluate the decision)

Step 1(Define the problem), Step 3 (Evaluate alternative solutions), Step 5 (Implement the decision) O

Step 1(Define the problem), Step 2 (Identify alternative solutions), Step 3 (Evaluate alternative solutions)

50.

Lawful actions are determined by… (Unit 1-4)

Laws (constitutional & criminal)

Policies and standards of law enforcement agencies

Cultural norms and ideologies

All Answers

"Laws (Constitutional & Criminal) " and "Polices and standards of..."

Spo Quiz #1

1. Police legitimacy exists when the public views the police as authorized to exercise power in order to maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in the community

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. Choose the option, which explains the relationship between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) and a test question.

3. Define the term "Deadly Force" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

4. "Who" and "What" are two essential questions that need to be answered in a report. Choose the answer which best completes the other essential question(s) that need to be answered.

5. Select the answer which correctly states when it's ok to film a police officer

6. Police officers have an ethical responsibility to their communities and citizens; select the answer, which correctly lists other areas officers owe ethical responsibilities to. (Unit 1-5)

7. Choose the answer, which correctly lists the factors necessary for the commission of a crime.

8. There are three major components of the Criminal Justice System. Select the answer which is NOT one of those components.

9. The term "Crime" is defines as. (Unit 2-1)

10. The term "Actus Reus" is defined as.

11. The term "Mens Rea" is defined as.

12. Select the answer, which is not an internal influence on one's behavior.

13. Concurrence is when Actus Reus and Mens Rea occur at the same time.

14. The four Culpable Mental States are:

15. Which data file is the most sensitive file accessed by LEADS?

16. Missing persons files vehicles files, and wanted persons files are all examples of what type of data file? (Unit 8-8)

17. A peace officer has 5 main goals; select the answer, which is NOT one of those five goals. (unit 1-2)

18. Select the answer, which describes Step #1 of the Decision Making Model.

20. Each record must be validated at 60 to 90 days of its initial entry and annually thereafter.

21. Define the term "Statutory Law" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

22. According to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC), there are three considerations an officer should be aware of when involved in an off duty situation. Choose the answer which is NOT one of the considerations.

23. Select the answer, which explains the ultimate reason for Law Enforcement Training.

24. Ethical responsibilities of officers require that they should never engage in.

25. Select the answer, which is not an external influence on one's behavior.

26. An example of an act of omission is.

27. Define the term "Case Law" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

28. How many steps are in the "Decision Making Model"?

29. Select the answer which correctly states the purpose of the Bill of Rights (Unit 1-3)

30. There are nine guidelines to be followed when taking field notes. Select the answer, which is NOT one of those guidelines.

31. Under what circumstances may police officers share information obtained from LEADS?

32. Define the term "Force" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

34. Define the term "Jurisdiction" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

35. Define "Serious Physical Harm to Persons" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

36. When an agency receives a HIT on a LEADS and/or NCIC inquiry, when must that agency confirm the HIT on the record requested?

38. The Computerized Criminal History (CCH) file is one of the most sensitive files accessed by LEADS because…

39. According to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC), there are three goals of sentencing. Select the answer which is NOT one of those goals.

40. An example of an act of commission is.

41. Plus filters add value to the Decision Making Model. The acronym P.L.U.S stands for?

42. Below are three of the four requirements of a well-written report. Select the answer, which completes the list. Complete Factual Accurate ________

43. Define "Serious Physical Harm to Property" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

44. When exercising discretion a law enforcement officer should consider

45. Define the term "Physical Harm to Persons" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

46. Define the term "Physical Harm to Property" as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

47. Continuum of Compromise is defined as.

48. Choose the answer, which describes Step #3 of the Decision Making Model.

49. PLUS filters should be applied at which of the following steps of the Decision Making Model?

50. Lawful actions are determined by… (Unit 1-4)

9.

The term "Crime" is defines as. (Unit 2-1)

42. Below are three of the four requirements of a well-written report. Select the answer, which completes the list.

Complete

Factual

Accurate

________

50.

Lawful actions are determined by… (Unit 1-4)