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

1. A member of a profession can generally be expected to possess some form of accreditation, certification, or licensing.
2. Union contracts may disadvantage some officers by preventing them from working additional shifts, even when they are willing to do so.
3. Recruitment and selection are critical to the success of any agency.
4. Negative media coverage of high-profile incidents involving the police has motivated
some people to enter the law enforcement profession.
5. A large percentage of promotions in police agencies are internal, but some agencies hire from outside at all levels.


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

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