Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Early death is more common among police officers than members of other comparable groups.
2. Research suggests that increased levels of social support are consistently related to decreased levels of perceived stress.
3. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, policing ranks first among occupations in regard to fatal injuries on the job.
4. Most “on the job” deaths in policing are the result of homicides.
5. Approximately 75% of officers accidentally killed were as the result of motor vehicle accidents, motorcycle accidents, or were struck by a vehicle.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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