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

1. Research shows that the most effective police officers are physically strong.
2. Most law enforcement officers complete their career without ever firing a weapon in the line of duty.
3. On July 31, 2013, police and public safety psychology was officially recognized by the American Psychological Association as a professional specialty.
4. At the post-offer/pre-hire stage, a police department may make direct inquiries about disabilities.
5. Research shows that compared to other occupational groups, police officers have one of the highest suicide rates in the United States.


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

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