Unit 1 Exam OPOTA Class of 147

THIS CONTAINS ONLY UNIT 1-1 and 1-2. Will put 1.3 in Friday.

State the reasons for corrections training

to mandated by state law to acquire new knowledge and skills to increase efficiency to build confidence and morale to promote safety and survival skills to reduce errors and mistakes in performing critical tasks while protecting the public to reduce liability to remove those who do not meet training standards

Explain the relationship between student performance objectives and questions on the state certification examination

Every Student Performance Objective may be the basis of a test question on the State Certification Examination

Describe the general standards set forth in corrections officer codes of ethics and conduct

Outline expectations for treating inmates and fostering professionalism. Correctional officers must respect the civil and legal rights of all people and refrain from any form of discrimination. Policies prohibit correctional officers from using their positions for personal gain or accepting gifts or favors that imply a corresponding obligation inconsistent with professional duties.

List internal and external influences on behavior

Relationships with friends and family, local citizens, local subculture, the officer's own ethical and moral beliefs and values, and media, department regulations, interdepartmental politics, agency subculture the officer’s own ethical and moral beliefs and values, anger, greed, lust, and internal rationalization made prior to or after misconduct

Explain the steps in the decision making model and the application of PLUS filters

PLUS stands Policy Legal Universial Self

Step 1: Define the problem

Step 2: Identify alternative solutions available to address the problem

Step 3: Evaluate the identified alternatives list the pros and cons of each Differentiate between known facts and personal beliefs

Step 4: Make the decision

Step 5: Implement the decision

Step 6: Evaluate the decision