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  • 1. 

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

    • A.

      The SPO is specific to an expected behavior or skill, the test question is then specific to the implementation of that behavior or skill

    • B.

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

    • C.

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

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    C. The test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question.
  • 2. 

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

    • A.

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

    • B.

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

    • C.

      To professionalize those who work in law enforcement.

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    B. To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public.
  • 3. 

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

    • A.

      Enforce Laws

    • B.

      Preserve the peace

    • C.

      Arrest offenders

    • D.

      Protect Civil Rights and Liberties

    Correct Answer
    C. Arrest offenders
  • 4. 

    When exercising discretion a law enforcement officer should consider

    • A.

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

    • B.

      The past criminal history of the offender

    • C.

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

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    D. Both ( The past criminal history of the offender) and (If there is more constructive remedy...)
  • 5. 

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

    • A.

      Desire, Victim, and Opportunity.

    • B.

      Method, Threat, and Opportunity.

    • C.

      Desire, Threat, and Opportunity.

    • D.

      Method, Victim, and Opportunity.

    Correct Answer
    A. Desire, Victim, and Opportunity.
  • 6. 

    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.

      A “Tier Based” philosophy for enforcing laws.

    • B.

      Organizational change of the agency.

    • C.

      A more project oriented style of policing.

    • D.

      Empowerment of the community to assist in enforcing laws.

    Correct Answer
    B. Organizational change of the agency.
  • 7. 

    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.

    • A.

      Behavior.

    • B.

      Situational Awareness

    • C.

      Identifiable as a police officer

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    C. Identifiable as a police officer
  • 8. 

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

    • A.

      A. Protect an individual's freedom

    • B.

      B. Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights

    • C.

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

    • D.

      Both "a." and "b"

    • E.

      All answers

    Correct Answer
    D. Both "a." and "b"
  • 9. 

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

    • A.

      Law enforcement

    • B.

      Courts

    • C.

      Social services

    • D.

      Corrections

    Correct Answer
    C. Social services
  • 10. 

    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.

    • A.

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

    • B.

      To deter the offender and others from future crime

    • C.

      Protect society

    • D.

      Restore the victim as much as possible

    Correct Answer
    B. To deter the offender and others from future crime
  • 11. 

    1. 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
        • ____________________________________

    • A.

      Documentation of gang involvement

    • B.

      Evidence in court

    • C.

      Documentation of crime patterns

    • D.

      Establishment of probable cause

    Correct Answer
    B. Evidence in court
  • 12. 

    1. 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
        • ________________________________________

    • A.

      Corresponding report number

    • B.

      Criminal history

    • C.

      Possible associates and destinations

    • D.

      All officers and supervisors involved

    Correct Answer
    A. Corresponding report number
  • 13. 

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

    • A.

      Record all information in ink

    • B.

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

    • C.

      Ask clarifying follow-up questions

    • D.

      Combine incidents on one page to better organize data

    • E.

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

    Correct Answer
    D. Combine incidents on one page to better organize data
  • 14. 

    "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.

    • A.

      When

    • B.

      How

    • C.

      Where

    • D.

      Why

    • E.

      All the answers

    Correct Answer
    E. All the answers
  • 15. 

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

    • A.

      Correct

    • B.

      Concise

    • C.

      Objective

    • D.

      Clear

    Correct Answer
    C. Objective
  • 16. 

    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)

    • A.

      The law enforcement profession

    • B.

      Your agency

    • C.

      Your family

    • D.

      Yourself

    • E.

      All the answers

    Correct Answer
    E. All the answers
  • 17. 

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

    • A.

      An act of violence toward another

    • B.

      Perjury

    • C.

      Use excessive physical force when controlling combative individuals

    • D.

      Disparaging remarks towards the Division of Police or its members

    • E.

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

    Correct Answer
    E. Both, "Perjury" and "Use of excessive physical force..."
  • 18. 

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

    • A.

      Relationships with family and friends

    • B.

      Anger

    • C.

      Citizens

    • D.

      Media

    • E.

      Departmental politics

    Correct Answer
    B. Anger
  • 19. 

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

    • A.

      Officer's moral belief's

    • B.

      Greed

    • C.

      Police Sub-culture

    • D.

      Lust

    Correct Answer
    C. Police Sub-culture
  • 20. 

    Continuum of Compromise is defined as.

    • A.

      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

    • B.

      A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands.

    • C.

      Being exposed on a regular basis to “special authority” and at the same time being exposed on a daily basis to harsh realities and an element of society that operates without values, combines to severely challenge an officer’s core values system

    • D.

      The capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions of others

    Correct Answer
    C. Being exposed on a regular basis to “special authority” and at the same time being exposed on a daily basis to harsh realities and an element of society that operates without values, combines to severely challenge an officer’s core values system
  • 21. 

    An example of an act of omission is.

    • A.

      Theft

    • B.

      Failing to report known inappropriate behavior of another officer

    • C.

      Not reporting an accident

    • D.

      Carrying unapproved/unauthorized equipment

    Correct Answer
    B. Failing to report known inappropriate behavior of another officer
  • 22. 

    An example of an act of commission is.

    • A.

      Failing to turn in evidence and keeping it

    • B.

      Ignoring traffic violations

    • C.

      Failing to respond on a dispatch call

    • D.

      Failing to arrest a person who has a valid arrest warrant

    Correct Answer
    A. Failing to turn in evidence and keeping it
  • 23. 

    How many steps are in the “Decision Making Model”?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      5

    • D.

      6

    Correct Answer
    D. 6
  • 24. 

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

    • A.

      Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem

    • B.

      Define the problem

    • C.

      Make the decision

    • D.

      Evaluate the identified alternatives

    Correct Answer
    B. Define the problem
  • 25. 

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

    • A.

      Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem

    • B.

      Evaluate the identified alternatives

    • C.

      Implement the decision

    • D.

      Evaluate the decision

    Correct Answer
    B. Evaluate the identified alternatives
  • 26. 

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

    • A.

      Police, Legal, Unity, Select

    • B.

      Procedures, Law, United, Sound

    • C.

      Policies, Legal, Universal, Self

    • D.

      Policies, Lawful, Universal, Safe

    Correct Answer
    C. Policies, Legal, Universal, Self
  • 27. 

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

    • A.

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

    • B.

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

    • C.

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

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    A. Step 1(Define the problem), Step 3 (Evaluate alternative solutions), Step 6 (Evaluate the decision)
  • 28. 

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

    • A.

      Any act that constitutes a misdemeanor.

    • B.

      Any act that constitutes a felony.

    • C.

      Any act that the law makes punishable.

    • D.

      Any act that constitutes a misdemeanor or felony.

    Correct Answer
    C. Any act that the law makes punishable.
  • 29. 

    The term “Actus Reus” is defined as.

    • A.

      The unlawful act

    • B.

      The mental intent

    • C.

      The body of the crime

    • D.

      The preliminary examination of a witness or juror

    Correct Answer
    A. The unlawful act
  • 30. 

    The term “Mens Rea” is defined as.

    • A.

      The unlawful act

    • B.

      The mental intent

    • C.

      The body of the crime

    • D.

      The preliminary examination of a witness or juror

    Correct Answer
    B. The mental intent
  • 31. 

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

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 32. 

    The four Culpable Mental States are:

    • A.

      Knowingly, Willingly, Recklessly, Purposely.

    • B.

      Purposely, Vengefully, Negligently, Recklessly.

    • C.

      Purposely, Knowingly, Recklessly, Negligently.

    • D.

      Wantonly, Knowingly, Negligently, Recklessly.

    Correct Answer
    C. Purposely, Knowingly, Recklessly, Negligently.
  • 33. 

    Define the term “Jurisdiction” as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

    • A.

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

    • B.

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

    • C.

      Any governing entity which has the power to exercise authority.

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    B. A government’s general power to exercise authority over all persons and things within its territory.
  • 34. 

    Define the term “Statutory Law” as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

    • A.

      The law found in the collection of reported cases that form all or part of the body of law within a given jurisdiction.

    • B.

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

    • C.

      Law defining the prescribed steps for having a right or duty judicially enforced, as opposed to the law that defines specific rights.

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    D. The body of law derived from statutes rather than from constitutions or judicial decisions.
  • 35. 

    Define the term “Case Law” as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

    • A.

      The law found in the collection of reported cases that form all or part of the body of law within a given jurisdiction.

    • B.

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

    • C.

      Law defining the prescribed steps for having a right or duty judicially enforced, as opposed to the law that defines specific rights.

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    A. The law found in the collection of reported cases that form all or part of the body of law within a given jurisdiction.
  • 36. 

    Define the term “Force” as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

    • A.

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

    • B.

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

    • C.

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

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    B. Any violence, compulsion, or constraint physically exerted by any means on or against a person or thing.
  • 37. 

    Define the term “Deadly Force” as stated by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.                      

    • A.

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

    • B.

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

    • C.

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

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    A. Any force which carries a substantial risk that it will proximately result in the death of any person.
  • 38. 

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

    • A.

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

    • B.

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

    • C.

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

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    C. Any injury, illness or other physiological impairment, regardless of its gravity or duration.
  • 39. 

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

    • A.

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

    • B.

      Any physical harm that carries a substantial risk of death.

    • C.

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

    • D.

      All Answers

    Correct Answer
    D. All Answers
  • 40. 

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

    • A.

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

    • B.

      Any damage that results in substantial loss to the value of the property or requires a substantial amount of time, effort or money to repair or replace.

    • C.

      Any damage that temporarily prevents the use or enjoyment of the property or substantially interferes with its use or enjoyment for an extended period of time.

    • D.

      Any tangible or intangible damage to property that, in any degree, results in loss to its value or interferes with its use or enjoyment.

    Correct Answer
    D. Any tangible or intangible damage to property that, in any degree, results in loss to its value or interferes with its use or enjoyment.
  • 41. 

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

    • A.

      Any physical harm to property that results in substantial loss to the value of the property or requires a substantial amount of time, effort or money to repair or replace

    • B.

      Any physical harm to property that temporarily prevents the use or enjoyment of the property or substantially interferes with its use or enjoyment for an extended period of time.

    • C.

      All the Answers

    • D.

      None of the Answers

    Correct Answer
    C. All the Answers
  • 42. 

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

    • A.

      OHLEG Data File

    • B.

      LEADS Data File

    • C.

      Records Data File

    • D.

      Agencies Data File

    Correct Answer
    B. LEADS Data File
  • 43. 

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

    • A.

      Computerized Criminal History

    • B.

      Wanted Persons

    • C.

      Missing Persons

    • D.

      Caution Ohio Police (COP)

    Correct Answer
    A. Computerized Criminal History
  • 44. 

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

    • A.

      Upon arresting the person(s)

    • B.

      Upon detaining the person(s)

    • C.

      Prior to taking any action based upon the hit record

    • D.

      D. Upon charging the person(s)

    Correct Answer
    C. Prior to taking any action based upon the hit record
  • 45. 

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

    • A.

      For professional purposes only

    • B.

      For personal purposes only

    • C.

      For criminal justice purposes only

    • D.

      For investigative purposes only

    Correct Answer
    C. For criminal justice purposes only
  • 46. 

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

    • A.

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

    • B.

      B. Ohio Homeland Security information is stored in the CCH

    • C.

      C. The file contains information on all arrests and adjudications of individuals in the State, whether those individuals are residents of Ohio or not are stored in the CCH

    • D.

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

    • E.

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

    Correct Answer
    E. E. Both "a" and "c" are correct
  • 47. 

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

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 48. 

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

    • A.

      Laws (constitutional & criminal)

    • B.

      Policies and standards of law enforcement agencies

    • C.

      Cultural norms and ideologies

    • D.

      All Answers

    • E.

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

    Correct Answer
    E. "Laws (Constitutional & Criminal) " and "Polices and standards of..."
  • 49. 

    Select the answer which correctly states when it’s ok to film a police officer

    • A.

      Anytime during the performance of their duties

    • B.

      Only with the permission of the officer

    • C.

      When officers are carrying out their duties in public, so long as it does not interfere with the officers carrying out their duties

    • D.

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

    Correct Answer
    C. When officers are carrying out their duties in public, so long as it does not interfere with the officers carrying out their duties
  • 50. 

    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

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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