Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Which of the following is NOT a way to prepare for a career as a police officer?

• Avoiding bad decisions

• Getting a bachelor's degree in telecommunications

• Training to meet physical requirements

• Participating in the local Explorer's program

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

• England

• Rome

• Greece

• Egypt

Which of the following is NOT a true statement?

• Law enforcement professionals are required to behave ethically in everything they do, both on and off duty

• Law enforcement professionals are exposed to dangerous or violent individuals, vehicle pursuits and accidents

• Most law enforcement personnel work regular hours

• Most jobs in law enforcement require regular exercise to stay fit for the position

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

• Italy

• England

• France

• Greece

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

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

• Sir Robert Peel

• Allan Pinkerton

• Gabriel Reynie

• Henry Fielding

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

• Contagious disease

• Sedentary work

• High stress levels

• Physical altercations with inmates

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

• To prevent cities from prosecuting criminals

• To expand jurisdiction

• To allow states to make their own laws

• To prevent the federal government from getting too large

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 specilization

• 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 pathway in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Career Cluster?

• Military and Government Services

• Legal Services

• Emergency and Fire Management Services

• Security and Protective Services