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Download OPOTA Study Guide-with 100% verified solutions-2024- 2025.docx and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! OPOTA Study Guide-with 100% verified solutions-2024- 2025 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) More deliberative (system 2) Identify the importance of field notes Evidence for cos are?teaurt Aids in further investigation Foundation of the formal written report requirements of a well written report include WHAT!? Complete If the object Immediately recognizes as contraband. Requires further munipulation. What are the elements necessary to constitute an arrest INTENT -Why you are arresting AUTHORITY-Can you make an arrest SEIZURE-Take away his/her Freedoms When can an officer make a warrantless entry into a private dwelling and arrest the resident? Exigent circumstances MUST exist which demand an IMMEDIATE response. If you don't know what an exigent circumstance is then you probably shouldn't test...LOL Identify when an arrest warrant may be executed in the home of a third party There is also a warrant to search the premises for the person to be arrested. Consent Exigent circumstances What is HOT/FRESH pursuit? The pursuit of a person who is trying to avoid arrest. Explain the difference between a full search, limited search and inventory search FULL SEARCH LIMITED WEAPONS SEARCH-FRISK INVENTORY SEARCH-not a search under the fourth amendment. Describe the area an officer may search incident to a awful arrest. The area in the persons immediate control at the arrest location criteria needed for the "plain view" rule. The officer must be legally on the premises The nature of the item must be immediately apparent. Must have a LAWFUL right of access to the object Identify when an officer may search an automobile and the containers in it. Whenever probable cause exists to believe contraband or evidence is contained in the motor vehicle or the containers inside it identify when an officer may conduct a protective sweep of the vehicle Reasonable suspicion that the vehicle contains some type of weapon and the suspect or some other person reasonably has or will have access What are the factors considered in determining if an inventory of a motor vehicle is reasonable? Car was lawfully impounded The inventory was conducted after the impoundment How do you determine if a consent search is valid? Was consent given voluntarily the person giving consent has authority to do so Identify all elements of the RC 2919.25 (a) Knowingly cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member (b) Recklessly cause serious physical harm to a family or household member. (c) By threat of force, Knowingly cause a family member or household member to believe the offender will cause physical harm to a family or house hold member. What are the categories of persons who fall within the meaning of family or house hold member? A spouse, person living as a spouse, or a former spouse of the offender. A parent, Foster parent, or child of the offender. What are the four elements that should be use to determine the primary aggressor in DV? 1 History of domestic violence by either person involved. 2 Was the alleged violence caused by a person acting in self- defense. 3 Each persons fear of physical harm. 4 Severity of any injuries suffered. What is a Temporary protection order? is an order from the court that is available after a family or house hold member is charged with a violent or sexual oriented offence "length of case" What is a criminal protection order? Issued by the court after a non-Family/Non household member is charged with a violent, menacing, or sexually oriented crime. What is a civil protection order? Obtained through the domestic relations or common pleas court even though criminal charges have not been filed. Describe the types of child abuse. Physical abuse Neglect Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Identify the conditions under the ORC that allow a peace officer to remove a child from his/her caregiver if there are reasonable grounds to believe the child is suffering from illness or injury and is not receiving proper care. what information should an officer provide when relaying information to a children services agency? Refer back to Types of abuse! Basically The exact same thing. and common sense of course. Describe the process for arresting a juvenile. if the Juvenile is suspected of, or caught violating the law if the offense is minor the officer MAY choose to exercise discretion. "REMEMBER" juveniles are afforded the same rights as adults in investigatory procedures. Remember to read Miranda rights etc. Ways to improve public perception by properly employing aspects of patrol. Exercise authority fairly Identify the primary reason for traffic enforcement To reduce traffic collisions and their resulting injuries. RC chapter 4511 covers what? Moving violations RC chapter 4513 covers what? Equipment violations RC chapter 4510 covers what? Drivers license suspensions RC chapter 4549 covers what? Motor vehicle crimes List a peace officer's priorities in protecting the scene of a crash Protect the crash victims and the first responders Always wear your safety vest when directing traffic. When is a situation classified as a motor vehicle TRAFFIC ACCIDENT The incident includes one or more occurrences of injuries or damage. One or more motor vehicles involved At least one motor vehicle was in transport. What is contact damage? Damage caused by direct contact with come object which is not a part of the vehicle. What is induced damage? Occurs when part of the vehicle is displaced. When may an officer arrest rather than issue a citation for a MM The offender requires medical care or is unable to provide for his/her own safety Offender will not/can not offer proof of his/her ID Offender refuses to sign ticket "remember OSC does not allow us to do so. What are the primary responsibilities of the first responder to a crime scene? Officer safety Rendering aid securing the scene Deal with witnesses What are reasons for tracing stolen property? May reveal other investigative leads Recovery for victim May reveal other crimes Name some some paraphernalia associated with Cocaine pipes to smoke crack, small mirrors, plastic straws, razor blades, spoons etc. Paraphernalia associated with Methamphetamine Cut straws, Pipes, mirrors, Needles, Butane torches, foil etc. Paraphernalia associated with Heroin Tiny Knotted balloons, syringes, cotton swabs, bottoms of soda cans etc. What are the methods of photo lineups? Show up Photo line up Live Lineup Describe Illegal Gambling Any gambling that is required to be licensed or regulated by the state that is being conducted WITHOUT that required license or regulation. Describe the types of surveillance Mobile foot surveillance Mobile Vehicle surveillance Fixed/Stationary surveillance Electronic surveillance. Differentiate between an interview and interrogation. Interview- The questioning of a victim, witness or other person with information related to an incident or a case. Interrogation-The formal, or intensive questioning by the police. identify purposes of interrogation To obtain information relevant to an investigation to discover additional information/evidence obtain accurate and truthful information. What two conditions are required for an officer to read miranda to a suspect. The suspect is in custody AND the suspect is being questioned/interrogated When can police further question a suspect who has previously been advised his/her miranda? The officer again advises the suspect of the miranda rights and the suspect waives the rights AND the suspects expressly initiates the contact with the officer. What is the Poisonous tree Evidence that is obtained illegally. What are the elements of terrorism Commit a specified offense with purpose to intimidate or coerce a civilian popualation. Define explosive device Any device designed or specially adapted to cause physical harm to persons or property by means of an explosion. Define incendiary device Any firebomb and any device designed or specially adapted to cause physical harm to persons or property by means of fire.