AZPOST Performance Objectives Study Guide with Complete Solutions Latest 2023 Executive branch - Correct Answer This branch of government is responsible for executing, enforcing and setting the policy of the law.Legislative branch - Correct Answer This branch of government writes or creates laws.Also, it determines the budget of government that includes both the executive and judicial branch. This will also affect the policies of government due to budget constraints.Judicial branch - Correct Answer Consists of the courts at both the federal and state level. They determine the guilt or innocence of criminal offenders and hear civil disputes. Make judgments, decisions and interpretations concerning the law, policies and decisions of the executive and legislative branches.Identify the purposes and general conditions of parole and probation. - Correct Answer Probation is a sentence handed down by a court just the same as prison time is a sentence handed down by a court. Parole is not a sentence like probation, but rather an early and conditional release from serving time in prison.Identify the functions and responsibilities of the following three (3) components of the criminal justice system, including the ways that they interact: Law Enforcement, Judicial, and Corrections - Correct Answer Law enforcement is to problem solve, enforce the law, order maintenance, gather info, and service duties. Judicial is the arena for legal prosecution of criminal defendants. Corrections is Victim/witness services - Correct Answer They provide the victim with the following services: Financial assistance for loss of wages, counseling, medical needs and many other needs.Police/Sheriff - Correct Answer Responds to the victim's call for assistance. Helps conduct the investigation of the incident, makes an arrest and prepares the facts for prosecution.Correctional officers - Correct Answer A correction officer supervises inmates and provides for the safety and security of staff and inmates in prison.Parole officers - Correct Answer If a person violates the conditions of his/her parole, the parole officer, at a hearing, revokes it and he/she is sent back to prison.Probation officers - Correct Answer The probation officer is the person that oversees or supervises the individual to see if the person is meeting those conditions. They are under the court component. 1 / 3
Defense attorneys - Correct Answer Responsibility is to represent anyone who is accused of a crime, whether they are guilty or not regardless of personal feelings Prosecuting attorneys - Correct Answer Examines the case then determines whether to prosecute or not. If yes, he/she prepares for the case by examining evidence and preparing witnesses. Presents the case to the jury or judge, if it goes to trial.Judges - Correct Answer Responsible for overseeing the judicial or trial process. To ensure that the defendant's constitutional rights are protected and that proper procedure is followed.Laws of Hammurabi. - Correct Answer King Hammurabi wanted one (1) set of laws for his entire kingdom. So he developed the first set of written laws and criminal justice system known to man. Justice belonged to the king. Private dealings were to be handled between individuals.Mutual pledge system. - Correct Answer The public being responsible to enforce its own laws and catch violators. The concept of "sheriff" was developed from the office of Shire-Reeve. The Shire-Reeve was responsible for the jail and to gather taxes for the king.Magna Carta. - Correct Answer In 1214 AD, the Magna Carta was signed by King John (the Terrible) after losing a rebellion with his barons and other nobility. The Magna Carta is important because it is the foundation of our procedural due process and the Bill of Rights.Peelian reform. - Correct Answer In June of 1829, Parliament passed the Metropolitan Police act which created the London Metropolitan Police. The Peelian principals were centrally located headquarters, document enforcement actions (for the first time), and distribution of criminal news.Development of police agencies in the United States. - Correct Answer Political era (1840-1920), Professional model era (1920-1970), community-problem solving era (1970-present day), and number based policing.Identify the five (5) categories of law enforcement in Arizona - Correct Answer Federal, State, Tribal, County, and Local A.R.S. §13-3871 - Correct Answer Authority of peace officers A.R.S. §13-3874 - Correct Answer Indian police; powers; qualifications A.R.S. §13-3875 - Correct Answer Cross-certification of federal peace officers Chain of Command - Correct Answer Every person has only ONE supervisor or boss.That person in turn has a supervisor or boss. This continues to the top of the 2 / 3
organization. For an organization to run effectively, officers cannot be given orders from different supervisors.Span of Control - Correct Answer There are a certain number of officers that a supervisor can effectively supervise. This number is generally felt to be between six to eight (6-8), depending on the types of assignments of the officers. More than this can cause lack of control and productivity.
Problem-solving steps: - Correct Answer A. Identifying the problem.
- Analyzing the problem.
- Developing alternatives.
- Selecting a solution.
- Evaluating effectiveness.
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Responsibility of Supervisor to the officer - Correct Answer · Provide guidance · Provide Responsibility · Provide training (you will always be learning here) · Keep employee informed · Follow up · Assist in making decisions · Provide an example · Open and honest communication · Provide leadership (motivation) · Emotional support · Accept responsibility · Professional ambitions · Give credit · Acknowledge exceptional performance · Acknowledge unacceptable performance Responsibility of Employee to the supervisor - Correct Answer · Accept authority · Give full attention to duties · Keep supervisor informed · Each officer responsible for proper job performance · Advise supervisor if you make a mistake, correct it rather than ignore it, hoping he/she doesn't notice Gratuity - Correct Answer Anything of value intended to benefit the receiver, given to the person because if his or her position of authority Bribe - Correct Answer When while a public servant or party officer, a person solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit up on an agreement or understanding that his/her vote, opinion, judgments, or exercise of discretion or other action as a public servant or part officer may therefore influence