Why do you think there is a higher rate of suicide among police and correctional officers than the general public?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answer will vary, but should include a significant discussion of the effects of accumulated stress, as well as the difficulties both professions have in admitting their problems and seeking help. The answer should also discuss the negative role of the police culture.

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a. it was very successful b. it was limited due to the complexity of the concept c. no one could determine its level of success d. no city saw any benefit to it

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a. true b. false

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The Church Arson Prevention Act provides:

a. Compensation to churches that fall prey to arson b. Crime victim protections to churches attacked because of the ethnic/racial composition of their membership c. Churches with clear hate or bias crime prevention literature d. Both a and b

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In regard to risk assessment as it pertains to probation and parole decisions for release, females tend to pose less of a risk to their communities then men

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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