Law & Public Safety - Final review

There are many dangers associated with a career in law enforcement. Which of these is not one of the types of dangers discussed?

• Stress-related dangers

• Emotional dangers

• Psychological dangers

• Physical dangers

Law enforcement officers are at risk from physical dangers on a daily basis. Which of the dangers below is not a physical danger?

• Exposure to communicable disease

• Staying on high alert for extended periods

• Risks from traffic stops, accidents, and directing traffic

• Falls

Emotional dangers of law enforcement would include which of the following?

• Remaining stoic in difficult situations

• Shootings

• High divorce rates

• Exposure to extreme weather conditions

Shift work, long hours, being tired and unable to remain alert, falling asleep on the job, and working shifts not conducive to family life are all examples of which type of law enforcement danger?

• Physical dangers

• Emotional dangers

• Stress-related dangers

• Statistics

Correctional officers are at risk from many of the same dangers as law enforcement officers. Which of the following is one of the biggest dangers correctional officers face in relation to their law enforcement counterparts?

• Contact with hazardous materials

• Carry little protection (weapons)

• Assault/threats

• Exposure to communicable disease

Correctional officers are prone to an emotional danger that can ruin their home life. Which of the following would cause significant problems in relationships?

• Tough attitude from work carried into personal relationships

• Working with violent offenders

• Danger of being stabbed, pricked, or cut

• Targeted by gang members in the free world

Fire Services is probably the most dangerous of all the careers in this field. Every encounter could be the last for firefighters. Which of these is not a physical danger faced by firefighters?

• Fires

• Separation from the team

• Shopping for meals

• Falling debris

Depending on the type of assignment in the security field, the physical dangers may be similar to law enforcement. Which of the following is not a physical danger of security services personnel?

• Often unarmed

• Less trained than law enforcement officers

• Work in war zones overseas

• Monitor cameras for employee thefts

“The condition of the body which enables an individual to use his or her body in activities requiring strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, coordination, agility, power, balance, speed and accuracy, without the undue experience of fatigue and exhaustion” (TCOLE) defines which of the following key terms?

• Wellness

• Physical fitness

• Stress management

• Health

Which of the following is not a high-risk incidence for law enforcement?

• Mental illness

• Alcoholism

• Divorce

• Suicide