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A collection of questions and answers related to the tcc ptlea fdle soce cpo exam. It covers various topics, including principles of effective intervention, stages of change, and emergency response procedures. Useful for individuals preparing for the exam, but it lacks in-depth analysis and theoretical explanations.
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"I can change if I wanted to, I just don't care about changing" is an example of: - ANSlow importance vs. high confidence "I don't think I can change, nor do I want to change" is an example of: - ANSlow importance vs. low confidence "I want to change and I can achieve this change" is an example of: - ANShigh importance vs. high confidence "I want to change, but I don't think I can..." is an example of: - ANShigh importance vs. low confidence (EBP) Fidelity principle (HOW WELL) - ANSidentifies how effectively programs deliver interventions and emphasizes that programs should be research-based and implemented as designed (EBP) Need principle (WHAT) - ANStarget an offender's criminogenic needs (EBP) Risk principle (WHO) - ANSplaces priority on providing interventions for higher risk offenders because research shows that measures aimed at lower risk offenders tend to have little impact on recidivism rates
(EBP) Treatment principle (HOW) - ANSidentifies which interventions will achieve the most effective results for a particular offender (ERG) Class 1 Explosives - ANSexposure to heat, shock or contamination could result in thermal and mechanical hazards (ERG) Class 2 gases - ANScontainer may rupture violently under pressure (or as a result of a fire); may become flammable, poisonous, a corrosive, an asphyxiate, and an oxidizer; may cause frostbite (ERG) Class 3 flammable and combustible liquids - ANScontainer may rupture violently from heat or fire; may be corrosive, toxic, and thermally unstable (ERG) Class 4 flammable solids - ANSsome are spontaneously flammable; may be water reactive, toxic, and corrosive; may be extremely difficult to extinguish (ERG) Class 5 oxidizing substances - ANSsupport their own combustion through using oxygen; sensitive to heat, shock, direction, and contamination (ERG) Class 6 poisons and infectious substances - ANStoxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin and eye absorption; may be flammable (ERG) Class 7 radioactive substances - ANSmay cause burns and biologic effects; can cause contamination of surroundings (ERG) Class 8 corrosives - ANScause disintegration of contacted tissues; may be fuming, water reactive, and destructive to metals
(ERG) Class 9 other regulated materials (ORM) - ANSlithium batteries, dry ice, aerosol cans, asbestos, fish meal, cotton, engines containing fuel or batteries (OARS) Affirmations - ANSrecognizing an offender's strengths and affirm achievements, even if they seem small or are unrelated to positive behavior change (OARS) Open-ended questions - ANSquestions that provide the offender with a chance to elaborate and think about the response (OARS) Reflective listening - ANSrephrasing what an offender said without necessarily indicating agreement, letting the offender know you have listened and provides the offender with an opportunity to hear what he or she said again, opening the door to a deeper conversation (OARS) Summary - ANSsummarize what an offender has talked about to distinguish alternatives and help the offender strategically select the best option. recap the issues discussed, the reasons the offender wants to address them, and any place of action, including consequences of not implementing the changes (Stages of change) Action - ANSan offender takes action to make and demonstrate changes. this is the most obvious, observable stage of change where the offender makes the moves and implements the plan he or she spent time developing (Stages of change) Contemplation - ANSan offender may have mixed feelings about change, may dwell on the barriers to change, acknowledge a behavior as maybe becoming a problem, gather information on how to fix the possible problem, but never follow through to actually making a change
(Stages of change) Maintenance - ANSan offender incorporates the new behavior over a prolonged period of time. this is the final stage of change and can last anywhere as little as six months to a lifetime (Stages of change) Pre-contemplation - ANSan offender may be in denial and not even recognize there is a problem that applies to him or her personally; they may appear argumentative, hopeless, or in denial (Stages of change) Preparation - ANSan offender mat make small steps to move toward change and experiment with small changes. he or she is ready to change in the near future, on the verge of taking action, may have tried to change in the past, but failed or is ready to make a plan 4 steps in the cycle of abuse - ANStensions building, incident, reconciliation, calm A burn on the chest that may limit chest expansion, resulting in difficulty breathing, if the patient's face was burned, or if the burn affected their airway most readily describes: - ANSinhalation burn A chemist who forgets to wear gloves while handling hydrochloric acid may be suffering from: - ANSpoison by absorption A child playing in a park with his friends is stung by a hornet. She begins exhibiting the following symptoms: itching skin and hives, swollen face and hands, labored
breathing, and dizziness. What is the patient most likely suffering from? - ANSanaphylactic shock A construction worker confined in a tight space with cyanide in the air may be suffering from: - ANSpoison from inhalation A hiker bit by a rattlesnake may be suffering from: - ANSpoison by injection A toddler that may have accidentally picked up ant traps and put them in their mouth may be suffering from: - ANSposition by ingestion A violation of probation must be ____ and _____, and supported by the greater weight of the evidence (preponderance of evidence) - ANSwillful; substantial Abandonment - ANSa situation in which the parent or legal custodian of a child or, in the absence of a parent or legal custodian, the caregiver, while being able, has made no significant contribution to the child's care and maintenance or has failed to establish or maintain a substantial and positive relationship with the child, or both Abdominal evisceration - ANSan open wound where organs protrude from the abdominal cavity Ability - ANSrefers to the subject having the means to carry out his or her intent to cause death or great bodily harm
Abuse - ANSany willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual injury or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child's physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired Abuse of a disabled adult or elderly person - ANSany willful or threatened act by a caregiver that significantly impairs or is likely to impair a vulnerable adult's physical, mental, or emotional health According to HIPAA, you may not release health information without a signature, unless: - ANSanother health care provider needs patient information in order to continue medical care, or you receive a request to provide patient information as part of a criminal investigation Active listening - ANSinvolves listening with all your senses to determine the context, threat, and relevance of events unfolding around you Active resistance - ANSa subject's use of physically evasive movements directed toward the officer such as brain, tensing, pushing, or pulling to prevent the officer from establishing control over the subject Addiction - ANSa state of physical or psychological dependence on a substance Administrative law - ANSalso known as regulatory law, is the body of law that allows for the creation of public regulatory agencies, such as the Florida Administrative Code After arriving on a scene where a professional skateboarder has just wiped out, you observe the patient has a large abrasion on his left shin. The wound site is
slowly oozing dark, red blood. What is the patient exhibiting? - ANScapillary bleeding After conducting a residence check of your offender's house, you find that your offender is in possession of illegal narcotics. Rather than waiting for a judge to sign a warrant, you evoke your authority to perform a warrantless arrest. After arresting your offender, you begin to draft your violation of probation packet. How long do you have to submit your violation of probation packet? - ANS2 days After encountering a victim of a motorcycle accident, you notice that the victim has a laceration on his right leg. The patient is flowing dark, red blood steadily from the site of his wound. What is the patient exhibiting? - ANSvenous bleeding After examining a victim involved in a shooting, you determine them to be unstable. During the ongoing assessment, how often do you recheck their vitals? - ANSevery 5 minutes After examining a victim involved in a vehicular accident, you determine them to be stable. During the ongoing assessment, how often do you recheck their vitals? - ANSevery 10-15 minutes After leaving an offender house after performing a routine residence check, you notice a car accident in the intersection on the corner of the house. Upon reaching the scene, you notice a 55 year old male who is lying face up on the ground. After examining him, you determine the patient has a broken leg. You perform a sternal rub to gauge the patient's level of consciousness. What level of consciousness is the patient most likely in? - ANSpain
After receiving a tip that your offender is harboring a 12 year old female in his house, you contact law enforcement. You obtain a signed warrant for your offender's arrest. Once you arrest your offender, you begin to draft your violation of probation packet. How long do you have to submit your violation of probation packet? - ANS5 days After you ave exhausted all possible attempts to locate an offender and his or her whereabouts are still unknown, what is the offender considered? - ANSabsconder Aggressive resistance - ANSa subject's attacking movements toward an officer that may cause injury but are not likely to cause death or great bodily harm to the officer or others Alien - ANSa citizen of another country who is not a United States and has entered the United States legally Ambivalence - ANSthe dilemma of change, uncertainty, or indecisiveness on which course to follow Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSa federal civil rights law that prohibits the discrimination against person with disabilities and requires public buildings and spaces to have equal opportunity for access amniotic sac - ANSbag of fluid surrounding the fetus An example of active resistance can include: - ANSthe subject physically anchors himself or herself to a person or object to prevent being removed
An example of aggressive resistance can include: - ANSthe subject grabs any part of the officer's body An example of condition black can include: - ANSthe patrol officer panics and may not respond effectively An example of condition orange can include: - ANSa correctional officer observes an inmate with possible contraband and begins formulating a plan of action An example of condition red can include: - ANSthe patrol officer initiates the plan to engage the suspects as they exit the store An example of condition white can include: - ANSa person drives to work and does not remember the drive (automatic pilot) An example of condition yellow can include: - ANSwhile on the job, an officer is in a state of relaxed awareness and notices what is going on around him or her An example of deadly force resistance can include: - ANSa subject refuses to drop a knife when ordered to by the officer and charges toward the officer with the knife in hand An example of passive resistance can include: - ANSthe subject refuses to take his or her hands out of their pokes or from behind their back An off-duty officer who leaves his loaded weapon on the kitchen counter in reach of his 10-year old son. The son takes the weapon to show a neighborhood friend and accidentally fires the pistol, killing the friend. What is true about the scenario
above? - ANSthe court could hold the officer liable for the accidental death of the child because of negligence An offender exhibiting poor eye contact, no concept of personal boundaries, delayed language development, illogical and unpredictable behavior, repetitive self-stimulating behaviors, and isolation is most likely suffering from which condition? - ANSAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) An offender is arrest for possession of marijuana (under 20 grams). After the first appearance, it is determined that the offender is not financially able to post a bond or make bail in order to be released from incarceration until trial. What could the offender do in order to remedy this? - ANSthe offender may choose to file a motion requesting a reduction of bond An offender is arrested for first degree murder. The courts acquit him of the homicide charge. What is true about the scenario above? - ANSeven though the courts acquitted the defendant criminally, he is still subject to civil charges for wrongful death An offender may meet the requirements for early termination, as outlined in F.A.C., however, the sentencing authority may deny early termination, depending on the circumstances of the case. Which Florida Statute provides that an offender convicted of sexual battery and/or child abuse is not eligible for early termination?
An offender with a lifelong pattern of behavior that violates rules, social norms, and the rights of others, lies and exploits people for personal gain or pleasure, lacks capacity for guilt, remorse, or empathy, and takes unnecessary risks most likely suffers from what condition? - ANSantisocial personality disorder An offender with an inflated sense of importance, need for admiration, dramatic emotional behaviors, difficulties with relationships, and a habit of being aggressive when challenged is most likely suffering from what condition? - ANSnarcissistic personality disorder Anaphylaxis - ANSsevere allergic reaction in which air passages swell and restrict breathing Anxiety disorder - ANScharacterized by excessive nervousness, tension, apprehension, fight or flight behavior, excessive fear or anticipation of imminent danger, flashbacks, or ritualistic behavior such as excessive hand washing and may also include panic attacks Appraisal - ANSthe officer's evaluation and assignment of challenge or threat value to a stimulus Arousal - ANSthe officer's elevated mind-body state that occurs int he presence of a perceived challenge or threat As a correctional probation officer, what is your duty to act when it comes to providing first aid? - ANSyou have an obligation to provide care to a patient who needs and consents to care only while you are on duty
As you are exiting a fast food restaurant where you've just performed an employment verification check, you come across a victim in the alleyway who explains she has just been raped. The victim wants to make a report, but insists on showering immediately. What is your next step? - ANSdo not allow the victim to bathe or wash, explain the need to collect evidence, and contact law enforcement As you are on your way to court to testify at a VOP hearing, you come across an active shooter situation in the middle of an intersection. From your point of view, you can see a victim lying facedown, profusely bleeding. The shooter has not yet been apprehended and is still at large. What is your next step? - ANSensure scene safety before caring for the patient and when the scene is safe, the patient becomes your priority assumption - ANSa notion, statement, or belief about an individual or group, accepted as true without proof Asthma - ANSresults from the narrowing of airway passages, which causes breathing difficulties. signs and symptoms may include rapid breathing, cyanosis, or wheezing Auditory distortion - ANShearing may be diminished or amplified Authorization and Release of Information - ANSa form that allows for the release of any records pertaining to an offender and is valid for the duration of the offender's supervision period Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - ANSa group of conditions, often diagnosed in early childhood that continue throughout adulthood, are more prevalent among
males than females and is characterized by communication and social skills deficits Automated violation reports - ANScompute generated violation reports that use information contained in OBIS Bailiff - ANSsworn law enforcement officer responsible for security in the courtroom Balance - ANSa stance where your head and hips must be aligned and your wright distributed evenly between your feet Balance displacement - ANScontrolling technique used to break the subject's balance through the use of leverage principles Behavioral signs of substance abuse can include: - ANSpoor work and school performance, financial problems, sudden change in friends, family, and hobbies, frequently engaging in fights and illegal activities Benefit vs. concern - ANS"what is the benefit of continuing the behavior?" vs. "why would continuing this behavior be problematic?"
Bent wrist transporter - ANStransitions from the escort position when the subject tries to resist by pulling his or her arm away Bill of Rights - ANSthe first 10 amendments in the Constitution of the United States of the America that protect individuals' rights Biometrics - ANSmeasurement and analysis of fingerprints, palm prints, facial features, retinal scans, DNA, and other physical attributes Bipolar Disorder (BD) - ANScharacterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania birth canal - ANSpassage the fetus is pushed through during delivery Blaming trap - ANSfinding or placing blame Blocks - ANSreactionary techniques suing the arms, legs, or body to deflect or redirect an impending strike from a subject to areas of the body Bloodborne pathogens - ANSpathogenic microorganisms in human body fluids that can infect and cause disease in people who are exposed to blood or body fluids containing the pathogens Blue skin color can be a sign of what? - ANScyanosis
Body cavity search - ANSsearched of inmates that may only be conducted by appropriate health services staff members in accordance with agency policy Body movement - ANSrefers to how you approach a subject or enter a scene Body substance isolation is a standard that requires using a form of infection control with all patients. Isolating body substances from yourself and other patents is critical in preventing disease and infection transmission. BSI includes two basic behaviors: - ANSuse of medical persona protection equipment, personal behaviors that reduce risk Breech birth - ANSoccurs when the fetus's feet or buttocks present down the birth canal first Bureau of Classification - ANSa section within the Florida Department of Corrections responsible for the management of inmates while incarcerated, that assists inmates with successful reentry into the community upon release Carbohydrate - ANSprovides energy needed by the brain, nervous system, red blood cells, and other cells Cardiac muscles - ANSare found only in the heart and work constantly to expand and contract the heart Caregiver - ANSa parent, adult household member, or other person responsible for a child's welfare and is also a person entrusted with or who has assumed responsibility for the care or the property of a disabled adult or elderly person
Case file - ANSthe physical file that contains original copies, signed copies, and any "hard" copies of offender information Case law - ANSwritten and enacted by the judicial branch and court systems that set a precedent for future legal issues Case notes - ANSpermanent electronic entries made in OBIS that record information related to an offender and provide an official and chronological record detailing the events or actions that occur during an offender's supervision Caseload - ANSconsists of all cases of offenders under supervision assigned to a probation officer Caseload Management Report - ANSan OBIS-generated summary of active offender status with conditions of supervision and tasks that you or your supervisor need to complete cervix - ANSneck of the uterus; contains a mucus plug Chain of Custody - ANSdocumentation of everyone in continuous possession of the evidence a well as when, why, and what changes, if any, were made to it. also proves the evidence submitted in court is the same evidence you collected Change talk - ANSrefers to indications or statements made by the offender expressing the desire to change, and may include nonverbal cues Change-beneift vs. change-concern - ANS"if you made the change, how would it improve your situation?"
vs. "If you made the change, how might it make your situation worse?" Child erotica - ANSany material relating to children that, for an offender, serves a sexual purpose Child neglect - ANSoccurs when a caregiver deprives a child of, or allows the deprivation of, necessary food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment, or allows the child to live in an environment when such deprivation or environment causes the child's physical, mental, or emotional health to be significantly impaired or to be in danger of being significantly impaired Child pornography - ANSany picture, photograph, and videotape, published or unpublished, electronic or "hard copy" that depicts a child being sexually exploited or sexually abused on a captured image Civil law - ANSpertains to the legal action a person takes to resolve a private dispute with another person Civil liability - ANSresponsibility for a wrongful act or an omission that injures a person or property and most often involves negligence Civil rights violation - ANSan unlawful interference with the fundamental right of another person such as the rights to due process and equal protection under the law
Clerk of the Court - ANSresponsible for maintaining files and official records and issuing subpoenas Closed chest injury - ANSresults from blunt trauma to the chest area Clothed search - ANScan be conducted at random by officers during the course of their daily routine in an institutional setting, applying the quadrant search approach Coercion - ANStactics that traffickers use to control their victims that involves forcing another person to act using intimidation or threats, violating his or her freedom for labor, services, or commercial sexual activity Cognitive dissonance - ANSthe idea that it is impossible for a person to hold on to two opposing principles at the same time; one must give way to the other Command presence - ANSprojecting a positive self-image that earns the respect of offenders and the public you serve; the way your carry yourself Common methods offenders use to manufacture methamphetamine are: - ANSthe one pot "shake and bake", red phosphorus, "Nazi" (anhydrous ammonia) Communication - ANSthe exchanging of information through verbal and nonverbal methods which provides valuable insight into the likelihood of cooperation and compliance of a subject; the exchange of messages, verbally and nonverbally through speech, gestures, or writing when interacting with others
Community Control - ANSan intense form of supervised custody in the community that restricts the freedom of an offender in the community, home, or non- institutional residential placement Community control planned compliance initiative - ANSconducted at atypical hours to ensure offender compliance with house arrest and other special conditions imposed by statute or supervision order Community partnerships - ANSlocal sources that work with the Department on a voluntary basis to provide support services to offenders under supervision Community resources - ANSvarious public and private organizations, places, services, businesses, and individuals within the community that can help or provide support, aid, or assistance to offenders Community service - ANSwork an offender must perform, without pay, and for the benefit of the community Community-policing - ANSpromotes organizational strategies that support the systemic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime Community-policing partnerships - ANSincrease understanding and trust between you and community members which may include law enforcement, government, and community representatives
Community-policing problem solving - ANSthe proactive examination of community problems to develop and evaluate effective criminal justice responses Complacency - ANSan overly comfortable or relaxed state of mind, which may lull you into a false sense of safety and security Complex motor skills - ANScombine fine and gross motor skills using hand and eye coordination timed to a single event, such as driving a car Compliance - ANSthe verbal and/or physical yielding to an officer's authority without apparent threat of resistance or violence Comprehensive Case Information System (CCIS) - ANSportal used by officers to access clerk of courts information and records throughout Florida Concealment - ANScan provide camouflage but will not stop incoming gunfire Concurrent sentence - ANSoccurs when a judge sentences an offender for more than one crime to serve at the same time Condition black - ANSthreat mismanaged due to panicked stress response; survival stress functions break down and submission or freezing may occur Condition orange - ANSrecognition that a threat exists; awareness of a specific threat encourages preplanning and more intense focus. physical indicators of stress may become evident
Condition red - ANSspecific threat identified and appropriate actions taken; the threat is assigned and managed through intensified cognitive and physical reactions. survival stress functions become optimum Condition white - ANSunaware that a threat exists; attention is unfocused or preoccupied, and the officer is oblivious to potential danger in his or her environment Condition yellow - ANSgeneral awareness of possible threats; attention is focused, and the officer scans the environment for potential threats Confidential informant - ANSa person who works undercover with law enforcement to obtain information relating to criminal activity Confidential information - ANSnon-public information that is exempt from the provisions of Florida Statute 119.071, F.S. and protected from public disclosure Conflict resolution - ANSthe act of resolving or managing a dispute or disagreement rationally and effectively Confrontation/denial trap - ANSthesis for the officer who falls into the "fixer mode" very quickly by focusing their attention on a specific problem and offers a quick "solution" Consecutive sentence - ANSmeans that an offender must serve multiple criminal sentences individually; when one sentence is over, the other sentence begins
Consecutive Sentence (CSEN) Investigation - ANSOBIS-assigned tasks that provide officers with the ability to monitor the termination date of each sentence for an offender serving consecutive or split sentences Consent for Authorization for Use and Disclosure Inspection and Release of Confidential Information - ANSgives you permission to acquire medical information regarding an offender that will assist in determining his or her compliance with conditions of supervision and is effective for 90 days Consider the following scenario: John commits a felony. After committing the felony, Tim maintains or assists the John. While giving assistance, Tim knows John committed the felony. Tim assists with the intent of helping John avoid or escape detention, arrest, trial, or punishment. In this scenario, Tim is considered what? - ANSaccessory after the fact Constitutional law - ANSdefines our form of representative government, and identifies the powers and limitation of its three branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) Contact Standard - ANSrefers to the minimum number of contacts an officer makes to supervise an offender in the community during a specified period of supervision Contraband - ANSrefers to anything that is illegal for an offender to possess, such as illegal drugs or firearms Contracted vendors - ANSorganizations, places, businesses, and individuals who provide paid commodities or services to improve the quality of life of members of a community and may have formal or informal agreements with the Department
Conveyance search - ANSsearches applied to offender property such as a vehicle, RV, or boat Cost of Supervision (COS) - ANSmay include court or sentencing authority costs, fines, restitution, and other supervision related fees Cost of Supervision (COS) prepayment discount - ANSordered by the sentencing authority establishing a 25% reduction for the statutory cost of supervision financial obligation of an eligible offender Cost of Supervision (COS) waiver - ANSa motion to the court or sentencing authority that instructs the Department to release an offender from some of his or her financial obligations Court administrator - ANSresponsible for the day-to-day administration of a court system Court costs - ANSstatutory fees imposed by the court or sentencing authority Court order - ANSdefines a legal relationship between person in a court proceeding, it requires someone to do or refrain from doing something Court reporter - ANSresponsible for making a record of the proceedings and producing notes and written transcripts
Cover - ANSsuch as automobile engine blocks, brick walls, dirt embankments, concrete, steel, and thick wood which can protect you from incoming gunfire Criminal Justice Network (CJNet) - ANSsecure internet site used by the Florida criminal justice community as a portal to many beneficial electronic criminal justice databases Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) - ANSoversees the certification, employment, training, and conduct of Florida law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers during quarterly meetings Criminal law - ANSclearly describes the unacceptable behavior and sets a punishment for said unwanted behaviors Criminal liability - ANSoccurs when the court finds person guilty of committing a crime, sentencing him or her to incarceration or other penalties Criminogenic needs - ANSrisk factors or behaviors associated with failure of traditional forms of rehabilitation leading to recidivism Critical incident amnesia - ANSmay experience short and long-term memory loss after an extremely stressful situation Culpable negligence - ANSis more than a failure to use ordinary care for others; it is gross and flagrant negligence, committed with an utter disregard for safety of others; consciously doing an act or following a course of conduct the suspect must have known, or reasonably should have known, was likely to cause death or great bodily harm
Custodial search technique - ANSused when a subject is taken into custody in an unsecured environment; a complete search of the subject Cut Throat Committee, MPR (Money, Power, Respect), and Zoe Mafia are examples of what? - ANShybrid gangs Danger zone - ANSthe area within the reactionary gap DARN-C - ANSa strategy used when listening for change talk, has five components: Desire, Ability, Reason, Need, Commitment DC14 screen shows: - ANSoverall inmate record De-escalation - ANSdecreasing the use of force or resistance Deadly force - ANSis force that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm Deadly force resistance - ANSa subject's hostile, attacking movements with or without a weapon that create a reasonable perception by the officer that the