opota exam pt 1

Question 1

characteristics of automatic thinking (system 1)

Accepted Answer

unconscious, effortless, automatic, very fast, uses associative memory

Question 2

State the purpose of Bill of Rights

Accepted Answer

protect a individual's freedom prevent government from interfering

Question 3

another strategy to counter implicit biases

Accepted Answer

knowing when you are suceptible

Question 4

characteristics of deliberative thinking

Accepted Answer

conscious, effortful, controlled, deliberative, slower

Question 5

Explain the relationship between a SPO and a test question

Accepted Answer

A test question must respond directly to an SPO

Question 6

protection mechanism- evaluating everything we see and everyone we meet within 200 mili seconds to determine threats

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

cirminal profilling

Accepted Answer

based on observed behaviors and characteristics

Question 8

Explain the factors necessary for the commission of crime

Accepted Answer

Opportunity - crime prevention strategies, Victim - potential target, unaware of surroundings, Desire - the motivation behind criminal behavior

Question 9

4 core principles/ pillars of procedural justice

Accepted Answer

giving other voice, neutrality in decision making, respectful, trustworthy

Question 10

internal influences on behavior

Accepted Answer

ethical and moral beliefs, anger, greed, lust, internal rationalizations

Question 11

bias- based profiling

Accepted Answer

unequal treatment by le ofc (racial/ illegal profiling)

Question 12

a circumstance when filming police officers is permissible

Accepted Answer

when officers are carrying out their duties & one party at least consents

Question 13

an example of practical purpose

Accepted Answer

driving, tying shoes

Question 14

step 6 in the decision-making model and the application of the PLUS filters

Accepted Answer

evaluate the decision; does solution resolve the PLUS considerations

Question 15

crisis is an episode of mental and emotional upheaval or distress that crates instability or danger...

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

culpable mental states

Accepted Answer

purposely, knowingly, recklessly, negligently

Question 17

tactics and behaviors to avoid while engaging in de-escalation

Accepted Answer

crowding, touching, eye contact, forcing talk, sudden movement, sarcasm

Question 18

what does the L in the last model stand for

Accepted Answer

lethality of chosen method

Question 19

third step of the PLUS model

Accepted Answer

evaluate alternative solutions; do alternative resolve or add PLUS problems

Question 20

Explain items to consider when exercising discretion

Accepted Answer

Use sound judgement to determine which laws are to be formally enforced, Determine if there is a more constructive remedy without arrest or citation

Question 21

what is a result of this judgement: Public belief that police actions are morally justified and appropriate

Accepted Answer

Citizens are more likely to cooperate and defer in moments of crisis

Question 22

two- pronged approach to procedural justice

Accepted Answer

person- based approach, and community- based model

Question 23

Recognize the tenets of the Below 100

Accepted Answer

watch your speedcomplacency kills, wear your seatbeltwear your vestWIN what's important now

Question 24

eight techniques of active listening

Accepted Answer

emotional labeling reflecting paraphrasing summarizing pause encourages "I"

Question 25

Goals of Sentencing

Accepted Answer

protect societypunish offender/rehabilitaterestore the victim

Question 26

three resulting judgements of police legitimacy in actions that translate into positive results pt 1

Accepted Answer

being honest, trying to do jobs well, trying to protect the community

Question 27

criminal law

Accepted Answer

identifies what actions are prohibited

Question 28

causes of compromised coping capacity

Accepted Answer

brain chem, developmental disabilities, blunt force brain damage, substance abuse, deterioration of the brain, unbearable stress that causes suicidal thinking or actions

Question 29

four categories of the loss model

Accepted Answer

reality, hope, control. perspective

Question 30

a Public trust and confidence in the police as being honest, trying to do jobs well, trying to protect the community

Accepted Answer

Individuals are more likely to become actively involved in police

Question 31

List a peace officer's main goals

Accepted Answer

- Enforce the laws- Preserve the peace- Prevent crime- Protect civil rights

Question 32

what are factors that coupled with mental illness produce the greatest increase in potential for violence

Accepted Answer

hx of violence, sub abuse, personality disorders, young male, social stress

Question 33

Rules of Agency- Administrative rules, general orders

Accepted Answer

True

Question 34

types of racism

Accepted Answer

individual racism, interpersonal racism

Question 35

practical purpose-simplifies tasks which most adults can do without having to systematically and deliberatively thinking

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

what is the ear model

Accepted Answer

engage, assess, resolve

Question 37

Constitutional Law -amendments

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

connection between in groups, out groups, and police legitimacy

Accepted Answer

encounters with the police in terms of societal position

Question 39

two modes of thinking

Accepted Answer

automatic and more deliberative (system 1 and system 2)

Question 40

what does Lawful mean

Accepted Answer

defined by laws and standards

Question 41

four dimensions of a whole person and the focus of each that, collectively, contribute to a person's effectiveness

Accepted Answer

physical, mental, emotional, spiritual

Question 42

a strategy to counter implicit biases

Accepted Answer

guarding against its influence and decision making

Question 43

the PLUS model

Accepted Answer

policies, legal, universal, self

Question 44

step one of the PLUS model

Accepted Answer

define problems does the existing situation violate any PLUS consideration

Question 45

lethality assessment to determine a persons suicidal intent

Accepted Answer

by asking questions to uncover the persons thoughts

Question 46

concepts of lawful actions and police legitimacy

Accepted Answer

exists when the public view the police as authorized to exercise power, maintain social order, manage conflicts, and solve problems in community

Question 47

the relationship between race, genetics, and physical characteristics

Accepted Answer

used to classify people by similar, observable characteristics

Question 48

Explain the ultimate reason for law enforcement training

Accepted Answer

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

Question 49

Describe the major components of the criminal justice system

Accepted Answer

law enforcement, corrections, courts

Question 50

Considerations for off duty situations

Accepted Answer

Situational Awareness- be alert, pre plan, off duty weapon policy be a good, Behavior - social media, uphold ethics

Question 51

general elements of a crime

Accepted Answer

actus reus, mens rea, concurrence, causation

Question 52

State the core concepts of community policing

Accepted Answer

partnership between community and policecrime prevention, organizational change of agencyproblem solving approach to police role

Question 53

the community bank account concept as it related to procedural justice

Accepted Answer

every encounter is ether a deposit or withdrawal

Question 54

two types of bias

Accepted Answer

explicit bias and implicit bias

Question 55

difference between traditional encounters and special populations encounters

Accepted Answer

increased need to be non confrontational

Question 56

components of bias

Accepted Answer

stereotypes, prejudices, attitude,

opota exam pt 1

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opota exam pt 1

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