CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT

Question 1

Florida Statue that defines what a LEO is

Answer 1

943.10

Question 2

Definition of a LEO

Answer 2

ANY PERSON WHO IS:
1. elected, employed full time or appointed by any municipality, or the state, or any political party thereof
VESTED WITH AUTHORITY TO:
1. bear arms 
2. make arrest; 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES ARE:
1. prevention and detection of crime
2. enforcement of the penal, criminal, traffic, or highway laws of the state.

Question 3

CJSTC

Answer 3

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

Question 4

CJSTC oversees:

Answer 4

Certifications, employment, training, maintenance of officer records, and the conduct of all criminal justice officers in the state of Florida

Question 5

What two places does the requirements and standards for the training and certification process of officers in Florida come from

Answer 5

Florida Statues and the Florida Administrative Code (FAC)

Question 6

You must demonstrate ____ in _____, and _____ in ______, in addition to passing each end of course examinations to complete the basic recruit course

Answer 6

Proficieny in DUI Traffic Stop/High Liability; Participate in Physical Fitness Program

Question 7

You must pass the State Officer Certification Examination within _____ attempts

Answer 7

Three (3)

Question 8

What statue provides a list of requirements and standards for employment or appointment as a law enforcement officer

Answer 8

943.13

Question 9

Affidavit

Answer 9

Voluntary declaration of facts written down, sworn to, and signed by the person making the declaration before an officer authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary

Question 10

Nolo contender

Answer 10

Person does not accept or deny responsibility for the charges but agreed to accept punishment

Question 11

Four disciplinary actions the CJSTC make take against an officer’s certification

Answer 11

1. Written reprimand
2. Probation of up to two years with or without mandatory retraining or counseling if applicable
3. Suspension of up to two years with or without mandatory retraining it counseling if applicable
4. Revocation of certification

Question 12

Values

Answer 12

Principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.

Core beliefs or desires that guide or motivate your attitudes and actions

Generally determine how people behave in certain situations

Question 13

Personal values

Answer 13

Person’s convictions about what is right and wrong based on religious beliefs, cultural roots, family background, and personal experiences

Question 14

Ethics

Answer 14

Standards of conduct based on the principles of right and wrong

Indicate how a person should behave

Question 15

Ethical principles

Answer 15

Rules of conduct derived from ethical values

Question 16

____ is the most important ethical value

Answer 16

Honesty

Question 17

Ethical behavior

Answer 17

Principles value based decision making that is practiced daily

Question 18

Ethical behaviors in law enforcement include:

Answer 18

Treating all people with courtesy and fairness

Refusing to accept or offer gratuities

Preserving evidence

giving true and impartial testimony

Obeying all laws and regulations

Protecting the civil rights of everyone

Respecting confidential and privileged communication