Exploring Careers: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Where was the first recorded instance of an organized police force located?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Rome

• England

Which country began the process of separating minor crimes from felonies?

• England

• France

• Greece

• Italy

Who developed the first professional police force supported by the government in England?

• Allan Pinkerton

• Gabriel Reynie

• Henry Fielding

• Sir Robert Peel

According to the presentation, why were the state courts created?

• To prevent the federal government from getting too large

• To allow states to make their own laws

• To expand jurisdiction

• To prevent cities from prosecuting criminals

Which of the following is NOT a pathway in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster?

• Security and Protective Services

• Emergency and Fire Management Services

• Legal Services

• Military and Government Services

Professionals in which of the following pathways would be most likely to respond to an oil leak?

• Emergency and Fire Management Services

• Security and Protective Services

• Law Enforcement Services

• Legal Services

Animal control officer, canine enforcement officer and forensic science technician are all professions within which pathway?

• Emergency and Fire Management Services

• Security and Protective Services

• Law Enforcement Services

• Legal Services

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

• Entry-level positions in the Security and Protective Services pathway are typically low-paid

• Earning potential in the Security and Protective Services pathway increases significantly with additional training and specialization

• Professionals in the Security and Protective Services pathway have typical nine-to-five jobs.

• Security and Protective Service careers have varying degrees of workplace danger

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of workplace injury or illness for corrections professionals?

• Sedentary work

• Physical altercations with inmates

• High stress levels

• Contagious disease

According to the presentation, which pathway has the least amount of workplace injury and illness?

• Corrections Services

• Security and Protective Services

• Law Enforcement Services

• Legal Services