SPO Quiz #1 (50 Questions)

Select the answer which correctly lists the definition of "mens rea". 1. A specific mental intent 2. Occur at the same time 3. Bring about a particular result made unlawful by the statute 4. A prohibited act

1. A specific mental intent

Some key similarities between traditional media and non-traditional media are... 1. Both are afforded the same First Amendment protections 2. Both have a primary focus of reporting accurate information 3. Both are held to professional standards 4. Both are focus on building a good rapport with law enforcement

1. Both are afforded the same First Amendment protections

Stress arousal that slowly builds up over time and may lead to erosion of coping mechanisms or to a state of mental exhaustion is called: 1. Cumulative Stress 2. Critical Incident Stress 3. Chronic Stress 4. None of the above

1. Cumulative Stress

Choose the answer, which correctly lists the factors necessary for the commission of a crime. 1. Desire, Victim, and Opportunity 2. Method, Threat, and Opportunity 3. Desire, Threat, and Opportunity 4. Method, Victim, and Opportunity

1. Desire, Victim, and Opportunity

There are three possible stress reactions an officer may experience, two of the three are listed below. Select the answer which correctly completes the list. + Fight + Flight +_______ 1. Freeze 2. Forget 3. Faint 4. Fatigue

1. Freeze

According to OPOTC, there are six ways an individual can manage their stress levels. Five ways are listed below, select the answer which correctly completes the list. + Take time for life + Apply stress reduction techniques + Have a balanced lifestyle + Manage responsibility + Practice self-awareness + _______________________ 1. Humor 2. Reduce caffeine and eat a healthy diet 3. Examination of daily activities 4. Don't try to control the uncontrollable

1. Humor

Select the answer, which indicates a sign of an offensively threatening dog. 1. Mouth - top lip pulled up, baring front teeth only, growling, snapping, and barking 2. Body posture - muscles tense, weight shifted back, low to ground, may roll to expose belly, holding one paw up 3. Body posture - relaxed, weight carried evenly, may observe a play bow or body wiggle 4. Tail - stiff, usually tucked or low to the ground, may be wagging (slowly or rapidly)

1. Mouth - top lip pulled up, baring front teeth only, growling, snapping, and barking

Officer Smoltz is responding to a call of a man destroying property in the rear of 123 Elm St. Officer Smoltz arrives and sees a man destroying lawn furniture with a baseball bat. Officer Smoltz positions himself behind cover, draws his firearms and starts giving verbal commands. Officer Smoltz determines that the man was arguing with his wife about money and is taking it out on his own lawn furniture. Officer Smoltz gets the man to drop the bat and calm down. Once the man is calm Officer Smoltz suggests taking a walk and listening to music to help deal with his anger. Officer Smoltz also refers the man to a marriage counselor and financial advisor to help with the underlying issue. Officer Smoltz then talked with the initial caller and cleared the scene. What step of the Decision-Making Model is Officer Smoltz at when he determines why the man was angry and violent? 1. Step 1 2. Step 2 3. Step 3 4. Step 4

1. Step 1

PLUS filters should be applied at which of the following steps of the Decision-Making Model. 1. Step 1, Step 3, Step 6 2. Step 2, Step 4, Step 6 3. Step 1, Step 3, Step 5 4. Step 1, Step 2, Step 3

1. Step 1, Step 3, Step 6

The following definition describes what type of stress concept? "Any event which has a stressful impact sufficient enough to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills" is... 1. Cumulative Stress 2. Critical Incident Stress 3. Chronic Stress 4. None of the above

2. Critical Incident Stress

Select the answer, which describes Step #1 of the Decision-Making Model. 1. Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem 2. Define the problem 3. Make the decision 4. Evaluate the identified alternatives

2. Define the problem

According to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) there are two main types of stress a law enforcement officer will face. The first type of stress is distress, select the answer below that correctly lists the second type stress. (U12T2) 1. Acute 2. Eustress 3. Critical 4. Chronic

2. Eustress

Select the type of stress that correctly matches the following definition: "Stress that has a positive motivating force that may lead to an increase in health and performance, for example - stress from competition or specialized training opportunities." 1. Acute 2. Eustress 3. Critical 4. Chronic 5. Distress

2. Eustress

Choose the answer, which describes Step #3 of the Decision Making Model 1. Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem 2. Evaluate the identified alternatives 3. Implement the decision 4. Evaluate the decision

2. Evaluate the identified alternatives

Upon receiving a response to a LEADS or NCIC inquiry an officer must obtain a __________ ______________ prior to arresting the wanted person, detaining the missing person, seizing stolen property, or charging the subject with violating a protection order. 1. Warrant verification 2. HIT confirmation 3. Verification of extradition 4. Confirmation of identity

2. HIT confirmation

The following defines which Culpable Mental state? Regardless of purpose, when the person is aware that the person's conduct will probably cause a certain result or will probably be of a certain nature. 1. Purposely 2. Knowingly 3. Recklessly 4. Negligently

2. Knowingly

Three of the four "Core Concepts" of Community Policing are listed below; what is the fourth Core Concept? + A partnership between the police and the community. + Crime prevention + A problem-solving approach to the police role that is proactive. 1. A "Tier Based" philosophy for enforcing laws 2. Organizational change of the agency 3. A more project-oriented style of policing 4. Empowerment of the community to assist in enforcing laws

2. Organizational change of the agency

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? 1. Guarantees due process (i.e., fundamental fairness) to all citizens 2. Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights 3. To explain and define the first ten amendments in the Unites States Constitution 4. Prevents an individual's freedom

2. Prevent the government from interfering in protected rights

Choose the answer, which indicates a sign of a defensively threatening dog. 1. Eyes - "soft," relaxed, eyebrows neutral, normal pupil size, steady, relaxed gaze 2. Tail - stiff, usually tucked or low to the ground, may be wagging (slowly or rapidly) 3. Ears - erect and forward, little movement 4. Mouth - appears "soft," may be open, tongue hanging out

2. Tail - stiff, usually tucked or low to the ground, may be wagging (slowly or rapidly)

Select the answer which is NOT something an officer needs to consider when exercising discretion. 1. The use of sound judgment to determine which laws are to be formally enforced 2. The past criminal history of the offender 3. Determine if there is a more constructive remedy to a situation without an arrest or citation 4. None of the listed answers need to be considered when exercising discretion

2. The past criminal history of the offender

Select the answer, which explains the ultimate reason for Law Enforcement Training. 1. To instill the knowledge and skill necessary to properly and fairly enforce the laws of the U.S. Constitution and your respective State 2. To be able to protect the life and property of yourself and the public 3. To professionalize those who work in law enforcement 4. To teach the use of proper conduct, discretion and ethics for law enforcement officers

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

The continuum of compromise begins with a perceived sense of victimization, then the victimization leads to a sense of entitlement, then that entitlement leads to... 1. Corruption 2. A work stoppage 3. Acts of omission, progress to acts of commission to include criminal acts 4. An us versus them mentality which results in excessive uses of force 5. Poor community relations which lead to distrust of police by the public

3. Acts of omission, progress to acts of commission to include criminal acts

Select the answer, which is not an external influence on one's behavior. 1. Relationship with family and friends 2. Citizens 3. Anger 4. Media 5. Interdepartmental politics

3. Anger

A peace officer has five main goals; select the answer, which is NOT one of those five goals. 1. Enforce Laws 2. Preserve the Peace 3. Arrest Offenders 4. Protect Civil Rights and Liberties 5. Provide Services

3. Arrest Offenders

According to the O.P.O.T.C (Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission) there are four options for handling a threat from a companion animal. Three of the four are listed below; select the answer, which best completes the list. + Distractions and escape + Intermediate weapons + Lethal force + __________________ 1. Tactically reposition to cover (i.e., your cruiser) 2. Taser and Baton 3. Environmental weapon 4. Kicks and strikes

3. Environmental weapon

Why should law enforcement establish effective communication with the media? 1. A quick way to reach the large audiences 2. Media coverage greatly influences public perception 3. Law enforcement and media can both benefit from the cooperative nature of the other 4. All answers apply

4. All answers apply

Select the answer which correctly states how the stress from a critical incident can affect a person. 1. Physically 2. Spiritually 3. Cognitively 4. All answers are correct

4. All answers are correct

Select the answer, which is not an internal influence on one's behavior 1. Officer's moral beliefs 2. Greed 3. Lust 4. Police sub-culture 5. Rationalization made before or after misconduct

4. Police sub-culture

There are three major components of the Criminal Justice System. Select the answer which is NOT one of those components 1. Law Enforcement 2. Courts 3. Corrections 4. Social Services

4. Social Services

When interacting with the media a law enforcement officer should NOT... 1. Be familiar with your agency's policies and procedures 2. Maintain a professional decorum 3. Give consistent information to all media outlets 4. Speak "off the record" to trusted journalists

4. Speak "off the record" to trusted journalists

How many steps are in the "Decision Making Model"? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

D. 6

Officers Jodway and Whitmer had just finished responding to a gun run, in a residential area, and were walking back to their cruisers when Officer Jodway had an accidental discharge. No injuries or damage resulted and Officer Jodway said he would notify the Sergeant. The following day Officer Whitmer was called to meet with the Sergeant regarding Officer Jodway "dropping" the shotgun and it making a loud noise during the gun run. Officer Whitmer now knows Officer Jodway lied to the Sergeant and has determined several options on how to handle this. What is the next step in the Decision-Making Model for Officer Whitmer? 1. Define the problem 2. Identify alternative solutions 3. Evaluate the identified alternatives 4. Make the decision

3. Evaluate the identified alternatives

What is the penalty for misusing the LEADS system? 1. Felony of the 3rd degree 2. Felony of the 4th degree 3. Felony of the 5th degree 4. Misdemeanor of the 1st degree

3. Felony of the 5th degree

Under what circumstances may police officers share information obtained from LEADS? 1. For professional purposes only 2. For personal purposes only 3. For criminal justice purposes only 4. For investigative purposes only

3. For criminal justice purposes only

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. 1. Behavior 2. Situational awareness 3. Identifiable as a police officer 4. Be a good witness if a situation arises when police intervention is necessary

3. Identifiable as a police officer

Select the answer, which is a Non-Traditional Media source according to Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. (U3T1) 1. Social media and internet accounts maintained by television and radio networks 2. Newspapers and magazines 3. Individuals or groups who regularly post information through social media not affiliated with traditional media outlets 4. None of the answers apply

3. Individuals or groups who regularly post information through social media not affiliated with traditional media outlets

There are four Operator Certification Levels for LEADS users. Select the answer which completes the lists of certified operators. (U8T8) + Fully qualified operator (FQO) + Inquiry only operator (INQ) + MDT operator (MDT) + _____________________ 1. Computerized criminal history operator 2. Data processing operator (DPO) 3. LEADS practitioner 4. Access only practitioner (AOP)

3. LEADS practitioner

Select the answer, which indicates a sign of a relaxed dog. (U8T2) 1. Body posture - muscles tense, weight shifted back, low to ground 2. Ears - pulled back against head 3. Mouth - appears "soft," may be open, tongue hanging out 4. Tail - stiff, usually tucked or low to the ground, may be wagging (slow or rapidly)

3. Mouth - appears "soft," may be open, tongue hanging out

P.L.U.S. filters add value to the Decision-Making Model. The acronym P.L.U.S. stands for what? 1. Police, Legal, Unity, Select 2. Procedures, Law, United, Sound 3. Policies, Legal, Universal, Self 4. Policies, Lawful, Universal, Safe

3. Policies, Legal, Universal, Self

Officer Hoffman has carried with him the authority of a police officer for the last 22 years. During those 22 years Officer Hoffman has been exposed to the harsh realities of society on a daily basis, which has challenged Officer Hoffman's core value system. Over the years Officer Hoffman has changed from the idealistic, ethical officer he once was, to a self-serving, unethical crusty old grump. This transformation is known as ... 1. The us versus them mentality 2. The rationalization filter 3. The continuum of compromise 4. The erosion of the decision-making model

3. The continuum of compromise

Choose the option, which explains the relationship between a Student Performance Objective (SPO) and a test question. 1. The SPO must respond to the test question and each test question validated through training 2. The SPO is specific to an expected behavior or skill, the test question is then specific to the implementation of that behavior or skill 3. The test question must respond directly to an SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question 4. The test question teaches the cognitive skill and the SPO teaches the psychomotor skill

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

Select the answer which correctly lists the definition of "actus reus". (U2T1) 1. A specific mental intent 2. Occur at the same time 3. Bring about a particular result made unlawful by the statute 4. A prohibited act

4. A prohibited act

According to the Ohio Peace Officers Training Commission (OPOTC), there are three goals of sentencing. Select the answer which is one of these goals. 1. Punish the offender and in many cases, rehabilitate the offender 2. Protect society 3. Restore the victim as much as possible 4. All answers apply 5. None of the answers apply

4. All answers apply

Personal identifiers, personal demographics, and an individual's arrest information is all stored in the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) file. What other information is stored in this file? 1. An individual's progression through the state's criminal justice system 2. An individual's trial information and resolution 3. An individual's appeal and/or retrial information 4. All answers apply

4. All answers apply

Some key differences between traditional media and non-traditional media are... 1. Non-traditional media's primary objective is often sensationalism, whereas one of traditional media's primary objectives is accuracy 2. Non-traditional media is not held to a professional standard, whereas traditional media is held to the professional standards of journalism 3. Non-traditional media is often advocacy focused, whereas traditional media is objective focused 4. All answers apply

4. All answers apply

When should someone seek assistance for stress related issues? 1. If you experience suicidal or homicidal thoughts or plans 2. When you don't "feel like yourself" (e.g., disorientation, depression) 3. If your friends or family notice emotional responses or behavior that differ from your norm 4. All answers apply

4. All answers apply

When an officer uses lethal force on a companion animal, they must handle the incident and scene just like any other crime scene that involves the use of deadly force because... 1. There is a discharge of firearm involved 2. The companion animals do not have independent legal rights and therefore officers do not have to hold the scene the same as other deadly force crime scenes 3. There is a greater potential for lawsuits and legal ramifications 4. The courts consider companion animals personal property and lethal force against a companion animal is a seizure under the Fourth Amendment subject to the reasonableness standard

4. The courts consider companion animals personal property and lethal force against a companion animal is a seizure under the Fourth Amendment subject to the reasonableness standard

Police officers have an ethical responsibility to their community, the citizens and what else? (U1T5) 1. Your profession 2. Your agency 3. Your family 4. Yourself 5. All answers apply

5. All answers apply

When giving a statement to the media a law enforcement officer should... 1. Make eye contact, but don't stare into the camera 2. Keep your voice at a normal conversational level, be aware of how your tone may be received 3. Think before you speak, avoid police jargon 4. Keep your comments direct, concise, and brief 5. All answers apply

5. All answers apply

What should an officer do when the media arrives on the scene? 1. Make certain that the incident scene is secured 2. Do not address the media and keep the media out of your scene 3. If you are going to refer the media to a supervisor or PIO, be aware that camera crews may still be recording, and you may indirectly make a statement to the media by your actions and demeanor 4. Give a clear, brief and concise statement of what you know of the incident 5. Both make certain that the incident scene is secured and if you are going to refer the media to a supervisor or PIO, be aware that camera crews may still be recording, and you may indirectly make a statement to the media by your actions and demeanor are correct

5. Both make certain that the incident scene is secured and if you are going to refer the media to a supervisor or PIO, be aware that camera crews may still be recording, and you may indirectly make a statement to the media by your actions and demeanor are correct