Question 1

Define motor vehicle pursuits and identify what steps can be taken to reduce the risks associated with vehicle pursuits.

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle pursuits are an event involving one or more law enforcement officers attempting to apprehend a suspected or actual violator of law in a motor vehicle while the driver is using evasive tactics, such as high-speed driving, driving off a highway, turning suddenly, or driving in a legal manner but failing to yield to officer's signal to stop. The nature of the pursuit poses a danger to the suspect, to the police, and to the public. As such, many police department have adopted policies designed to restrict officers' discretion in these situations. Policies may set maximum allowable speed, limit the number and types vehicles involved in a pursuit, and specify the roles and responsibilities of officers involved in the pursuit as well as the nature of communication.

Question 2

The four tasks and activities that place police officers at an increased risk of injury are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  making arrests, serving warrants, foot pursuits, and traffic stops 
B)  making arrests, vehicle accidents, vehicle pursuits, and foot pursuits 
C)  vehicle accidents, foot pursuits, crowd control, and patrol 
D)  foot pursuits, undercover operations, serving warrants, and traffic stops 
A)  making arrests, serving warrants, foot pursuits, and traffic stops 
B)  making arrests, vehicle accidents, vehicle pursuits, and foot pursuits 
C)  vehicle accidents, foot pursuits, crowd control, and patrol 
D)  foot pursuits, undercover operations, serving warrants, and traffic stops B

Question 3

One of the most effective ways to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive behavior therapy 
B)  behavioral activation 
C)  interpersonal therapy 
D)  acupuncture 
A)  cognitive behavior therapy 
B)  behavioral activation 
C)  interpersonal therapy 
D)  acupuncture A

Question 4

According to research, which group of officers was most likely to express a negative workplace experience and higher levels of stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  African American male officers 
B)  African American female officers 
C)  Caucasian male officers 
D)  Caucasian female officers 
A)  African American male officers 
B)  African American female officers 
C)  Caucasian male officers 
D)  Caucasian female officers

Question 5

Some stress may be positive and desired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the Bureau of LaborStatistics, in the year 2017, where did policing rank in terms of "on the job deaths?"

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  third 
C)  seventh 
D)  not in the top 10 
A)  first 
B)  third 
C)  seventh 
D)  not in the top 10

Question 7

Working day shift often leads to the disruption of police officer's circadian rhythm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A majority of assaults on police officers are committed using ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  firearms 
B)  edged weapons like knives 
C)  hands, fists, and feet 
D)  impact weapons like baseball bats 
A)  firearms 
B)  edged weapons like knives 
C)  hands, fists, and feet 
D)  impact weapons like baseball bats

Question 9

Most police suicides occur with a firearm and while the officer is off duty at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Policing is an example of a genderized profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an organizational stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in a high-speed pursuit 
B)  witnessing violence 
C)  inadequate support from supervisors 
D)  being yelled at by a member of the public 
A)  engaging in a high-speed pursuit 
B)  witnessing violence 
C)  inadequate support from supervisors 
D)  being yelled at by a member of the public

Question 12

Research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is more common among police officers than other occupations not typically exposed to traumatic situations 
B)  is less common among police officers than other occupations not typically exposed to traumatic situations 
C)  is less common among police officers than the general public 
D)  is equally present in police officers and the general public 
A)  is more common among police officers than other occupations not typically exposed to traumatic situations 
B)  is less common among police officers than other occupations not typically exposed to traumatic situations 
C)  is less common among police officers than the general public 
D)  is equally present in police officers and the general public

Question 13

Statistical analysis shows that from 2004 to 2018, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no clear trend in accidental deaths or murders 
B)  accidental deaths usually outnumbered felonious deaths 
C)  felonious deaths consistently outnumbered accidental deaths 
D)  accidental deaths and felonious deaths reported were nearly identical each year 
A)  there is no clear trend in accidental deaths or murders 
B)  accidental deaths usually outnumbered felonious deaths 
C)  felonious deaths consistently outnumbered accidental deaths 
D)  accidental deaths and felonious deaths reported were nearly identical each year

Question 14

When dealing with police vehicle pursuits, ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the trend is for departments to restrict officer discretion 
B)  the trend is for departments to expand officer discretion 
C)  departmental policies have changed little since the 1950s 
D)  increasing the number of police vehicles involved in the pursuit lowers the risk of accidents 
A)  the trend is for departments to restrict officer discretion 
B)  the trend is for departments to expand officer discretion 
C)  departmental policies have changed little since the 1950s 
D)  increasing the number of police vehicles involved in the pursuit lowers the risk of accidents

Question 15

The standard measure of job-related stress is to measure cortisol levels of police officers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research suggests that increased levels of social support are consistently related to decreased levels of perceived stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In regard to suicide, research suggests that police officers ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to commit suicide than members of the general public 
B)  are less likely to commit suicide than members of the general public 
C)  are no more likely to commit suicide than demographically comparable people in other occupations 
D)  commit suicide so rarely that statistical analysis is not possible 
A)  are more likely to commit suicide than members of the general public 
B)  are less likely to commit suicide than members of the general public 
C)  are no more likely to commit suicide than demographically comparable people in other occupations 
D)  commit suicide so rarely that statistical analysis is not possible

Question 18

Sexual harassment can occur between people of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, policing ranks first among occupations in regard to fatal injuries on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The definitive source on injuries and deaths to police officers in the United States is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the National Crime Information Center 
B)  the FBI's Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted report 
C)  the Harvard University National Crime Reporting Service 
D)  the National Law Enforcement Association's Database 
A)  the National Crime Information Center 
B)  the FBI's Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted report 
C)  the Harvard University National Crime Reporting Service 
D)  the National Law Enforcement Association's Database

Define motor vehicle pursuits and identify what steps can be taken to reduce the risks associated with vehicle pursuits.

The four tasks and activities that place police officers at an increased risk of injury are ______.

One of the most effective ways to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is ______.

According to research, which group of officers was most likely to express a negative workplace experience and higher levels of stress?

Some stress may be positive and desired.

According to the Bureau of LaborStatistics, in the year 2017, where did policing rank in terms of "on the job deaths?"

Working day shift often leads to the disruption of police officer's circadian rhythm.

A majority of assaults on police officers are committed using ______.

Most police suicides occur with a firearm and while the officer is off duty at home.

Policing is an example of a genderized profession.

Which of the following is an example of an organizational stressor?

Research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder ______.

Statistical analysis shows that from 2004 to 2018, ______.

When dealing with police vehicle pursuits, ______.

The standard measure of job-related stress is to measure cortisol levels of police officers.

Research suggests that increased levels of social support are consistently related to decreased levels of perceived stress.

In regard to suicide, research suggests that police officers ______.

Sexual harassment can occur between people of the same sex.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, policing ranks first among occupations in regard to fatal injuries on the job.

The definitive source on injuries and deaths to police officers in the United States is ______.

An Introduction to the Police in America

The History of the Police in America

The Characteristics and Structure of Police Organizations

The Role of the Police

Police Recruitment, Selection, and Training

Police Patrol

Crime Detection and Investigation

Police Discretion and Its Control

The Law of Search, Seizure, and Self-Incrimination

Police Use of Force

Police Misconduct and Corruption

Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

Evidence-Based and Intelligence-Led Policing

Terrorism, Technology, Accountability, and the Future of American Policing

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Exam 10: Health and Safety Issues in Police Work

Define motor vehicle pursuits and identify what steps can be taken to reduce the risks associated with vehicle pursuits.

The four tasks and activities that place police officers at an increased risk of injury are ______.

One of the most effective ways to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is ______.

According to research, which group of officers was most likely to express a negative workplace experience and higher levels of stress?

Some stress may be positive and desired.

According to the Bureau of LaborStatistics, in the year 2017, where did policing rank in terms of "on the job deaths?"

Working day shift often leads to the disruption of police officer's circadian rhythm.

A majority of assaults on police officers are committed using ______.

Most police suicides occur with a firearm and while the officer is off duty at home.

Policing is an example of a genderized profession.

Which of the following is an example of an organizational stressor?

Research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder ______.

Statistical analysis shows that from 2004 to 2018, ______.

When dealing with police vehicle pursuits, ______.

The standard measure of job-related stress is to measure cortisol levels of police officers.

Research suggests that increased levels of social support are consistently related to decreased levels of perceived stress.

In regard to suicide, research suggests that police officers ______.

Sexual harassment can occur between people of the same sex.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, policing ranks first among occupations in regard to fatal injuries on the job.

The definitive source on injuries and deaths to police officers in the United States is ______.

An Introduction to the Police in America

The History of the Police in America

The Characteristics and Structure of Police Organizations

The Role of the Police

Police Recruitment, Selection, and Training

Police Patrol

Crime Detection and Investigation

Police Discretion and Its Control

The Law of Search, Seizure, and Self-Incrimination

Police Use of Force

Police Misconduct and Corruption

Community and Problem-Oriented Policing

Evidence-Based and Intelligence-Led Policing

Terrorism, Technology, Accountability, and the Future of American Policing

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