Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Question 9

Sexual harassment can occur between people of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Some stress may be positive and desired.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

Policing is an example of a genderized profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 B

Question 20

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

Exam 10: Health and Safety Issues in Police Work

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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When dealing with police vehicle pursuits, ______.

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Sexual harassment can occur between people of the same sex.

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Some stress may be positive and desired.

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

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

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

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

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

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Research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder ______.

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Policing is an example of a genderized profession.

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

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

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Exam 10: Health and Safety Issues in Police Work

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

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

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

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

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

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When dealing with police vehicle pursuits, ______.

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Sexual harassment can occur between people of the same sex.

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Some stress may be positive and desired.

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

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

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

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

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

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Research suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder ______.

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Policing is an example of a genderized profession.

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