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OPOTA study guide (2022/2023) Already Passed Relationship between an SPO and a test question ✔✔a test question must respond directly to and SPO and every SPO may be the basis of a test question... Ultimate reason for law enforcement training ✔✔To be able to protect thew lives and property of your self and the public Police officers main goals ✔✔Enforce laws preserve the peace prevent crimes provide services protect civil rights and liberties Explain items to consider when exercising discretion ✔✔Use sound judgement to determine which laws are to be enforced. Is their a more constructive remedy to the situation without an arrest or citation. Explain the factors necessary for the commission of a crime..HENCH! "crime triangle" ✔✔Desire Victim opportunity Core concepts of community policing ✔✔A partnership between the police and community. Crime prevention. A problem-solving approach. What is the purpose of the bill of rights? ✔✔To protect individuals FREEDOM! To prevent the government from interfering in protected rights. Describe the major components of the criminal justice system ✔✔Law enforcement Courts Corrections List the goals of sentencing ✔✔Punish the offender protect society Restore the victim as much as possible Distinguish the concepts of Lawful actions and police legitimacy ✔✔"Lawful" is defined by laws and standards "Police Legitimacy" Exists when the public views the police as authorized to exercise power in order to maintain social order. Determine when it is permissible for citizens to film police ✔✔At least one party the the encounter consents. When officers are carrying their duties in public so as long as it does not interfere with the officers carrying out their duties Types of racism ✔✔Individual racism Interpersonal racism Institutional racism Structural racism The Two modes of thinking ✔✔Automatic (system 1) [Show More]

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