Question 1

More law enforcement officers commit suicide each year than are killed in the line of duty.

Accepted Answer

According to research done by the Ruderman Family Foundation, in 2017, there were at least 140 police suicides, compared to 129 police officers who died in the line of duty. Thus, more law enforcement officers commit suicide each year than are killed in the line of duty.

Question 2

Law enforcement has always taken a proactive role in policing and preventing domestic violence.

Accepted Answer

Historically, law enforcement's approach to domestic violence has evolved over time. Initially, domestic violence was often considered a private matter, with law enforcement taking a more reactive or hands-off approach. It wasn't until the latter part of the 20th century that a more proactive and interventionist stance was widely adopted.

Question 3

The trend towards deinstitutionalization leaves police officers handling mentally ill offenders more frequently.

Accepted Answer

Deinstitutionalization refers to the closing of mental hospitals and the release of patients into the community, resulting in an increase of mentally ill individuals in society. This has led to police officers handling mentally ill offenders more frequently.

Question 4

The amount of time officers typically spend in training related to developing their communication skills is disproportionately small given the amount of time they will spend in communication once on the job.

Accepted Answer

Effective communication is a crucial skill for law enforcement officers, as they spend a significant amount of time interacting with individuals and communities. However, the amount of time spent on training related to communication skills is often limited in police academies and other law enforcement training programs. This can lead to communication difficulties and misunderstandings on the job, which can have serious consequences. Therefore, the statement that the time officers typically spend in training related to developing their communication skills is disproportionately small given the amount of time they will spend in communication once on the job is true.

Question 5

Some individuals claim that without the use of interrogation techniques the United States would be at an increased risk for terror attacks.On the other hand there are those that argue that the confessions or information obtained under these conditions may be tainted by the need of the individual being interrogated to "say whatever needs to be said." Regardless the American Psychological Association has issued a prohibition on psychol- ogists being involved in any form of torture which might be used during an interrogation.From your perspective is the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques justified? Why or why not? What are your thoughts about the prohibition issued by the American Psycho- logical Association?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some individuals claim that without the use...

Question 6

Police officers find themselves interacting with mentally ill subjects at least about 10% of the time they are on duty.

Accepted Answer

According to a report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, police officers interact with individuals with mental illness at least 10% of the time they are on duty.

Question 7

It has been suggested that the effects of terrorist attacks may vary from that of other traumatic events do you agree with this characterization? Why or why not? In your opinion what if any implications does this distinction have for treatment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been suggested that the effects...

Question 8

Police officers have been highly trained to handle mentally ill subjects.

Accepted Answer

While some police officers receive training to handle situations involving mentally ill individuals, the level of training varies widely across different departments and is not universally comprehensive or specialized enough to be considered "highly trained" in all cases.

Quiz 11: Familycommunity Issues in Policing