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1 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Public Safety Professionals Roles and Responsibilities Course Principles of LPSCS Unit II Law Enforcement Essential Question What are the career opportunities and job requirements within the public safety field? TEKS §130.292(c) (8)(AD)(F)(G) Prior Student Learning none Estimated Time 4 hours Rationale There are many opportunities in the field of public safety. Students should be informed before making a career decision. They need to know the available public safety career options, as well as job requirements, duties, and stressors. Objectives The student will be able to: 1. Identify career opportunities in federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. 2. Identify the education and training required for various levels of law enforcement. 3. Discuss the history of policing in the United States. 4. Identify the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement professionals. 5. Analyze the impact of constitutional law on police as it relates to arrest, use of forces, and searches and seizures. 6. Examine the role of emergency medical services in public safety. 7. Identify how public safety professionals manage the stress related to these jobs. Engage Who is Law Enforcement? Divide the students into groups of five. Assign the groups the following titles: Local, County, State, Federal, and Military. Have each group brainstorm at least five agencies or persons within their category that have law enforcement powers. Review the groups’ lists and discuss who is actually considered law enforcement and who is not (see the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.12, 2.121, 2.122, & 2.123). Use the Discussion Rubric for assessment. Key Points I. Career Opportunities A. Municipal 1. Police Department 2. City Marshall 3. Fire Department 4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 5. Jailer 6. 9-1-1 Operator 7. Crime Scene Investigator 8. Code Enforcement 9. Animal Control B. County 1. Sheriff’s Deputy

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Public Safety Professionals Roles and Responsibilities Course Principles of LPSCS Unit II Law Enforcement Essential Question What are the career opportunities and job requirements within the public safety field? TEKS §130.292(c) (8)(A–D)(F)(G) Prior Student Learning none Estimated Time 4 hours

Rationale There are many opportunities in the field of public safety. Students should be informed before making a career decision. They need to know the available public safety career options, as well as job requirements, duties, and stressors. Objectives The student will be able to:

1. Identify career opportunities in federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies.

2. Identify the education and training required for various levels of law enforcement.

3. Discuss the history of policing in the United States. 4. Identify the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement

professionals. 5. Analyze the impact of constitutional law on police as it relates to

arrest, use of forces, and searches and seizures. 6. Examine the role of emergency medical services in public safety. 7. Identify how public safety professionals manage the stress related to

these jobs. Engage Who is Law Enforcement? Divide the students into groups of five. Assign the groups the following titles: Local, County, State, Federal, and Military. Have each group brainstorm at least five agencies or persons within their category that have law enforcement powers. Review the groups’ lists and discuss who is actually considered law enforcement and who is not (see the Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.12, 2.121, 2.122, & 2.123). Use the Discussion Rubric for assessment. Key Points I. Career Opportunities

A. Municipal 1. Police Department 2. City Marshall 3. Fire Department 4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 5. Jailer 6. 9-1-1 Operator 7. Crime Scene Investigator 8. Code Enforcement 9. Animal Control

B. County 1. Sheriff’s Deputy

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2. Detention Officer 3. Constable 4. Probation Officer 5. Juvenile Probation/Detention 6. Medical Examiner’s Investigator 7. District Attorney’s Investigator

C. State 1. State Trooper 2. Texas Ranger 3. Game Warden 4. Park Ranger 5. Border Patrol 6. Correctional Officer 7. Parole Officer 8. Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) 9. Texas Office of Inspector General

D. Federal 1. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) 2. Secret Service 3. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) 4. Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) 5. Immigration and Neutralization (INS) 6. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 7. U.S. Customs 8. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 9. U.S. Marshals 10. Military 11. Air Marshall 12. Federal Bureau of Prisons 13. Federal Probation/Pre-Trial

II. Education and Training Requirements

A. Municipal, County, and State 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. 30+ college hours or Bachelor’s degree 3. Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and

Education (TCLEOSE) license (peace officer license) 4. Military training 5. Good work history 6. Strong character qualities 7. Physical agility test 8. U.S. Citizen 9. Written exam 10. Background Investigation (no criminal history) 11. 21 years of age 12. Valid driver’s license

B. Federal 1. U.S. Citizen 2. At least 23, but no more than 37, years old 3. 4-year college degree – GPA 2.5 or higher

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4. 3 years professional work experience 5. Valid driver’s license 6. Physical exam 7. Medical review

a. 20/20 corrected vision b. Hearing screening

8. Extensive background check (no criminal history) III. Roles of Law Enforcement Professionals

A. Jurisdiction – the geographical region of responsibility or official duties covered by an agency

B. Police Duties 1. Social Worker 2. Babysitter 3. Attorney 4. Role Model 5. Law Enforcer 6. First Responder 7. Firefighter 8. Crime Preventer 9. Court Security 10. Investigator 11. Animal Control 12. Traffic Enforcement 13. Case Worker 14. Crime Scene Investigator

C. Sheriff Duties 1. Officers of the court – serve as bailiffs in the courtroom and

security in courthouses 2. Jail operations – staff and maintain the county jail 3. Law Enforcement – same duties as their police counterparts,

but outside city limits IV. History of Policing in America – a system of authority is required for a

society to operate effectively. The history of policing reveals the evolution of that authority

A. Police defined 1. The arrangements made to ensure that the inhabitants keep

the peace and obey the laws 2. The force of peace officers is employed for this purpose

B. Roots of American policing 1. The Code of Hammurabi

a. The first example of civil and criminal codes b. 282 codes that governed civil and criminal behavior in

medieval times (eye-for-an-eye philosophy) 2. Tithing System

a. A system based in kinship and civilian responsibility, used to maintain social order. Families grouped by “tens” (only the men counted) and formed communities

b. Sheriff established to collect taxes and maintain order in

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the tithings c. The Power of Posse Comitatus – power to summon

citizen assistance d. Separation of military from civilian law enforcement

V. Eras of American policing

A. Prior to 1776 1. Slave patrols were utilized in the southern colonies – civilian

groups in the southern states to protect against rioting and revolts by slaves

2. Black Codes – laws passed by the southern states after the Civil War to disenfranchise freed slaves

B. 1776 – 1850 1. The first three police departments were established in America

a. Philadelphia 1830 – night-watch and day-watch forces were created

b. New York City 1844 – the night and day watches formed one single police force

c. Boston 1855 – a single police force was established C. 1850 – 1900

1. Urbanization 2. Conflicts from different groups including minorities and

immigrants 3. Controlled by the municipal government 4. Trained civil war veterans entered policing 5. Advances in firearm manufacturing 6. Carried revolvers for protection 7. Plessy v. Ferguson – this landmark U.S. Supreme Court case

established the “separate but equal” doctrine that allowed racial segregation

D. Wild West Days 1. Sparsely inhabited 2. Violence toward Native Americans 3. Intolerance of those who were different 4. Widespread lawlessness 5. Personal defense (vigilantism) 6. Town marshals, U.S. marshals, and the U.S. Army 7. Justice was quick and brutal 8. Firearms and lynch mobs 9. No official law enforcement agency

E. Private Policing 1. Private companies began filling the void left by law

enforcement 2. Brinks, Pinkerton, and Wells Fargo were established 3. Corruption in local police departments 4. Geographic jurisdiction limitations 5. Lack of state/federal police

F. 1900 – 1930 1. Increased population 2. Widespread violence (gangs, gambling, drinking, and

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prostitution) 3. Electricity 4. New inventions that assisted in policing

a. Automobiles b. Airplanes and telephones c. Advances in weapons

5. Police officers in the 1900’s a. Working class b. $1,400 a year after 6 years c. Day shift – 75 hrs/wk d. Night shift – 87 hrs/wk e. 1 day off every 15 days f. Obedient to authority, physical strength, and size g. 6-foot minimum height h. No training

6. August Vollmer a. The Father of Modern Policing b. Chief of police in Berkley, CA c. “A dedicated body of educated persons comprising a

distinctive corporate entity with a prescribed code of behavior”

d. Emphasis on education, professionalism, and administrative reform

e. Philosophy i. Use of automobiles and radios ii. Emergency telegraph boxes iii. Typewriters for reports iv. College educated v. Entrance testing vi. 3-year training course vii. Use of polygraph, fingerprints, and scientific

evidence viii. Social workers

G. Current trends 1. Community Policy Approach

a. A focus on decentralized strategies that promote crime prevention rather than rapid response, crime investigation, and apprehension of the criminal

b. A focus on promoting quality of life of the community, and public order rather than law enforcement

c. Use of alternatives other than arrest and force to solve the cause of the problem rather than responding to the symptoms of the problem

2. Broken Window – the belief that ignoring public order violations and disruptive behavior leads to community neglect, which fosters further disorder and crime

3. Zero Tolerance – strict enforcement of the laws, even for minor violations (example: the “Click it or Ticket” seatbelt campaign)

4. Problem-oriented a. Increased effectiveness by attacking underlying problems

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that give rise to incidents that consume patrol and detective time

b. Reliance on the expertise and creativity of line officers to study problems carefully and develop innovative solutions

c. Closer involvement with the public to make sure that the police are addressing the needs of citizens

5. SARA Model a. Scanning – gather data to define the problem b. Analysis – determine the nature of the problems, causes,

and possible solutions c. Response – work with people, groups, and agencies to

implement solutions d. Assessment – follow up on the initiatives taken

VI. Stress

A. Key terms 1. Stress – a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes

bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease 2. Attitude – the most important element in keeping your work

stress at manageable, healthful levels 3. Perception – the consciousness, the awareness of objects or

other data through the senses, insight, and intuition 4. Confidence – a belief in one’s own abilities

a. Lack of confidence equals uncertainty and lost credibility b. Eliminates worry

B. Symptoms of stress 1. Emotional

a. Divorce b. Alcoholism c. Suicide d. Abrupt behavior changes e. Overly suspicious or hostile f. Fearful g. Depressed h. Anti-social

2. Physical a. Digestive disorders b. Headaches c. Excessive illness d. High blood pressure e. Sleep disorders f. Back, neck, or shoulder pain g. Increased or decreased weight

C. Stressors 1. Individual

a. Fears regarding job competence or success b. Necessity to conform c. Necessity to take a second job d. Altered social status

2. Police Work

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a. Frequent exposure to life’s miseries b. Rigors of police work c. Boredom d. Fears and dangers e. Responsibilities f. Work overload g. Fragmented nature of the job

D. Coping with Stress 1. Exercise 2. Recreation 3. Hobbies 4. A healthy lifestyle 5. Communication with others 6. Relaxation techniques 7. Time management techniques

a. Eat Breakfast b. Determine your top priorities c. Get organized d. Conquer procrastination e. Learn to say no f. Protect your prime time g. Keep weekends for yourself

E. Stress Reduction 1. Healthful levels of attitude 2. Laugh a little 3. Consciously relax your muscles 4. Use positive self talk 5. Seek solitude 6. Avoid excess coffee 7. Exercise regularly 8. Talk about it 9. Listen to your conscience

Activities 1. Career Exploration. Have students use computers with Internet access.

You may assign them into groups if necessary. Have students select an agency—local, county, state or federal—and research their qualifications. They should include the vision, values and goals, current salaries, hiring qualifications, and job opportunities within the agency. Have students create a poster presentation with the information they obtain from their agency’s website. Use the Career Exploration Project Rubric and/or the Presentation Rubric for assessment.

2. Worksheets. Have students complete the Stress Reduction Suggestions and the Time Management worksheets. Use the Stress Reduction Suggestions Worksheet Key and the Time Management Worksheet Key for assessment.

3. Relaxation Exercise. Have students move their desks to one area of the

room, clearing the floor. Have the students take their shoes off and lie

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down on the floor. Turn off all the lights and start some classical or nature music to help create a relaxing atmosphere. Lead students in deep breathing and relaxation exercises. Exercises should not exceed 15-20 minutes. Use the Individual Work Rubric for assessment.

Assessments Public Safety Professionals Roles and Responsibilities Exam and Key Stress Reduction Suggestions Worksheet Key Time Management Worksheet Key Career Exploration Project Rubric Discussion Rubric Individual Work Rubric Presentation Rubric Materials Public Safety Professionals Roles and Responsibilities computer-based

presentation

Stress Reduction Suggestions Worksheet Time Management Worksheet Computers with Internet access Poster board or butcher paper Resources Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education

(TCLEOSE) http://www.tcleose.state.tx.us/ Texas Code of Criminal Procedure http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ Fagan, James A. Criminal Justice. Pearson Education, 2004. Men’s Fitness Magazine issue October 1994 Accommodations for Learning Differences For reinforcement, students may use a newspaper or the Internet to locate articles about Law Enforcement actions in their community. Have the students identify which level of agency the article relates to. Use the Individual Work Rubric for assessment. For enrichment, students can also examine the articles to determine what roles law enforcement play in keeping their community safe. They should be able to detail the skills needed by the officers to perform their duties. Use the Individual Work Rubric for assessment. State Education Standards Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education §130.292 Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security (One-Half to One Credit) (8) The student identifies the roles of the public safety professional. The

student is expected to: (A) identify career opportunities in federal, state, county, and municipal

law enforcement agencies; (B) identify the education and training required for various levels of law

enforcement;

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(C) discuss the history of policing in the United States; (D) identify the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement

professionals; (F) examine the role of emergency medical services in public safety;

and (G) identify how public safety professionals manage the stress related to

these jobs.

College and Career Readiness Standards English/Language Arts IV. Listening A. Apply listening skills as an individual and as a member of a

group in a variety of settings. 3. Use a variety of strategies to enhance listening

comprehension.

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Name:_____________________________ Date:______________________________

Stress Reduction Suggestions Worksheet

1. The most important element in keeping your work stress at manageable, healthful levels is your ___ __________________. Accept that life is not easy and it is not fair. You will be challenged with one problem after another. How you handle personal problems is very important. Life would be very boring without challenges. Resolve to balance your work world as well as possible and then develop strategies for using stress rather than allowing it to use you.

2. ; don’t take your job and yourself so seriously. Laughter will lower tension. Concentrate on the positive instead of negative things in life.

3. __ _____________ relax your muscles. We all tend to tense our muscles. Try to recognize when you tense up under stress, take deep breaths and concentrate on relaxing. Stretch your neck and rotate your shoulders. Take opportunities to get out of the car.

4. Use positive ____ __________________. En route to a stressful call, picture yourself handling it safely and correctly, just as you usually do.

5. Seek __ ___________ to unwind from stressful situations you have just encountered. Get your thoughts together for the report while listening to relaxing music.

6. Avoid drinking excessive amounts of ___ _________. The caffeine in two cups of coffee adds about 16 beats a minute to your heart rate and makes you more irritable and anxious, reducing your coping skills.

7. Identify your weak areas. Work on strengthening them, thereby increasing your _____________________. The more confident you are in your job, the less trouble you will have controlling your emotions.

8. _________________ regularly. Most already know that exercise is a valuable tool in stress reduction. Obviously, if you are physically fit, you feel better mentally and physically. You have added self-confidence that many do not possess. But there is more to it than that:

a. A good workout raises your body temperature slightly, which imparts a sense of relaxation. Add to that the fact that steady exercise can affect brain chemistry in such a way as to actually heighten your feelings of well-being and self-esteem. It does this by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine, which can lead to euphoric feelings.

b. What’s more, exercise reduces muscle tension caused by anxiety (Men’s Fitness, October, 1994, p. 97).

9. ___ _______________. Police officers often keep their problems to themselves. Instead build up a support group of friends that you feel comfortable discussing things with. You may be surprised at how others will respond to you when you show them that you value their opinion on a problem or issue.

10. ___ _______ to your ___ ________. Since you are what you do, do good and you will feel good. If something doesn’t feel right it probably isn’t.

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Stress Reduction Suggestions Worksheet Key

1. Again, the most important element in keeping your work stress at manageable, healthful levels is your ___ Attitude __________. Accept that life is not easy and it is not fair. You will be challenged with one problem after another. How you handle problems personally is very important. Life would be very boring without challenges. Resolve to balance your work world as well as possible, and then develop strategies for using stress rather than allowing it to use you.

2. Laugh a Little ; don’t take your job and yourself so seriously. Laughter will lower tension. Concentrate on the positive instead of negative things in life.

3. _Consciously________ relax your muscles. We all tend to tense up our muscles. Try to recognize where you tense up under stress, take deep breaths and concentrate on relaxing. Stretch your neck and rotate your shoulders. Take opportunities to get out of the car.

4. Use positive _self-talk_____________. En route to a stressful call, picture yourself handling it safely and correctly, just as you usually do.

5. Seek _solitude_____ to unwind from stressful situations you have just encountered. Get your thoughts together for the report while listening to relaxing music.

6. Avoid drinking excessive amounts of _coffee______. The caffeine in two cups of coffee adds about 16 beats a minute to your heart rate and makes you more irritable and anxious, reducing your coping skills.

7. Identify your weak areas. Work on strengthening then thereby increasing your __confidence_________. The more confident you are in your job, the less trouble you will have controlling your emotions.

8. _Exercise________ regularly. Most already know that exercise is a valuable tool in stress reduction. Obviously, if you are physically fit, you feel better mentally and physically. You have added self-confidence that many do not possess. But there is more to it than that:

a. A good workout raises the body temperature slightly, which imparts a sense of relaxation. Add to that the fact that steady exercise can affect brain chemistry in such a way as to actually heighten your feelings of well being and self esteem. It does this by increasing the levels of such neurotransmitters as serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine, which can lead to euphoric feelings.

b. What’s more, exercise reduces muscle tension caused by anxiety (Men’s Fitness, October, 1994, p. 97).

9. _Talk about it_____. Police officers often keep their problems to themselves. Instead build up a support group of friends that you feel comfortable discussing things with. You may be surprised at how others will respond to you when you show them that you value their opinion on a problem or issue.

10. _Listen____ to your _conscience_. Since you are what you do, do good and you will feel good. If something doesn’t feel right it probably isn’t.

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Name:_____________________________ Date:______________________________

Time Management Worksheet

1. ___________________________ – get up in time to enjoy a healthy breakfast. If you allow yourself to sleep to the very last minute you will end up rushing to get ready and possibly skip breakfast.

a. Rushing to get to class also causes unwanted stress by causing you to drive fast to avoid being late.

b. Attending the academy is already stressful, it is important to get enough sleep and be prepared each day.

2. Determine your ___________________________ – ask yourself, “If I could only do one thing today, what would it be?”

a. Prioritize your list according to importance, not how easily a task can be completed.

b. Give yourself credit for the things you accomplish during the day instead of getting frustrated about what you did not get done.

3. __________________________ – it is frustrating and time consuming to look for lost or misplaced items.

a. Arrange a specific place for files and tools and put them back after using them. b. Create a filing system to avoid paperwork pileup. c. Use color coding to make items easier to find. d. Don’t save everything you think you might need some day. Clutter makes it more

difficult to find what you really need.

4. Conquer ________________________ – the longer you procrastinate, the more time you waste worrying about it.

a. Break big jobs into smaller tasks b. If it’s not important to you, either delegate it or let it go. Don’t be swallowed up by

guilt.

5. Learn to __________________________ – some people have a difficult time saying no to friends and co-workers, yet if you spend all your time catering to others, you’ll have none left for yourself. Be ready to compromise when it comes to your partner or family. Don’t neglect them; family support is very important to stress management.

6. Protect your __________________________ – during the time you chose to do your priority work, eliminate all distractions and make the most of your time.

7. ___________________________ are for you – proper relaxation is a must for keeping the level of stress in our lives down. Not getting the necessary time to restore our energy can lead to physical and mental fatigue.

a. Try to keep up essential household chores throughout the week so they don’t stack up for the weekend.

b. Don’t sweat the small stuff; do the things that are important and let the rest go. Concentrate on your top priorities.

c. If you do weekend chores, get an early start so the rest of the weekend is free to enjoy.

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Time Management Worksheet Key

1. _ Eat Breakfast______ – get up in time to enjoy a healthy breakfast. If you allow yourself to sleep to the very last minute you will end up rushing to get ready and possibly skip breakfast.

a. Rushing to get to class also causes unwanted stress by causing you to drive fast to avoid being late.

b. Attending the academy is already stressful, it is important to get enough sleep and be prepared each day.

2. Determine your ___top priorities______ – ask yourself, “If I could only do one thing today, what would it be?”

a. Prioritize your list according to importance, not how easily a task can be completed.

b. Give yourself credit for the things you accomplish during the day instead of getting frustrated about what you did not get done.

3. __Get organized_________ – it is frustrating and time consuming to look for lost or misplaced items.

a. Arrange a specific place for files and tools and put them back after using them. b. Create a filing system to avoid paperwork pileup. c. Use color coding to make items easier to find. d. Don’t save everything you think you might need some day. Clutter makes it more

difficult to find what you really need.

4. Conquer _procrastination________ – the longer you procrastinate, the more time you waste worrying about it.

a. Break big jobs into smaller tasks b. If it’s not important to you, either delegate it or let it go. Don’t be swallowed up by

guilt.

5. Learn to _say no___________________ – some people have a difficult time saying no to friends and co-workers, yet if you spend all your time catering to others, you’ll have none left for yourself. Be ready to compromise when it comes to your partner or family. Don’t neglect them; family support is very important to stress management.

6. Protect your _prime time_______________ – during the time you chose to do your priority work, eliminate all distractions and make the most of your time.

7. _Weekends__________________ are for you – proper relaxation is a must for keeping the level of stress in our lives down. Not getting the necessary time to restore our energy can lead to physical and mental fatigue.

a. Try to keep up essential household chores throughout the week so they don’t stack up for the weekend.

b. Don’t sweat the small stuff; do the things that are important and let the rest go. Concentrate on your top priorities.

c. If you do weekend chores, get an early start so the rest of the weekend is free to enjoy.

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Name:_____________________________ Date:______________________________

Role of Public Safety Professional Exam

1. Which of the following is not a municipal public safety professional?

A. Jailer

B. FBI agent

C. Police officer

D. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

2. Which is a county level public safety professional?

A. Sheriff

B. Police

C. FBI agent

D. Animal control officer

3. Which of the following is a state public safety professional?

A. Constable

B. Firefighter

C. Police

D. Texas Ranger

4. Which of the following is a federal public safety professional?

A. ATF

B. FBI

C. U.S. Marshalls

D. All of the above

5. All public safety professionals at the local, county, and state level must pass a

background check and at least have a high school diploma.

A. True

B. False

6. Federal public safety professionals must be at least 37 years of age and have a

criminal history.

A. True

B. False

7. Jurisdiction is the area an officer is legally able to enforce laws within.

A. True

B. False

8. Police officer duties may include all except which of the following?

A. Babysitter

B. Role Model

C. Landlord

D. Law Enforcer

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9. Which of the three is not a duty of the sheriff?

A. Bail Bondsman

B. Jailer

C. Bailiff

D. Law Enforcement

10. “Police” means the authority to keep the peace and obey the laws.

A. True

B. False

11. What was the first example of civil and criminal codes?

A. Code of Hammurabi

B. Magna Carta

C. Tithing system

D. The Bible

12. The Tithing system allowed sheriffs to summon a group of citizens to help with law

enforcement duties. What is this power called?

A. Sheriff

B. Constable

C. Posse Comitatus

D. Code of Hammurabi

13. Laws passed by southern states after the Civil War to disenfranchise freed slaves:

A. Jim Crowe laws

B. Black Codes

C. Slave Patrols

D. Chain gangs

14. U.S. Supreme Court case that established “separate but equal”

A. Mapp v. Ohio

B. Terry v. Ohio

C. Caroll v. U.S.

D. Plessy v. Ferguson

15. Which is not one of the first three police departments in the U.S.?

A. Philadelphia

B. Jamestown

C. Boston

D. New York City

16. What was not a characteristic of policing in America between 1850 and 1900?

A. Advances in firearm manufacturing

B. Freeing of slaves

C. Urbanization

D. Under control of municipal government

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17. Which of the following does not characterize the Wild West?

A. No need for justice, all was peaceful

B. Violence towards Native Americans

C. Justice was quick and brutal

D. Sparsely inhabited

18. Which one is not a company used in private policing?

A. Brinks

B. Wells Fargo

C. Pony Express

D. Pinkerton

19. Modern policing between 1900 and 1930 was characterized by increased population,

gambling, gangs, prostitution, and inventions.

A. True

B. False

20. Which of these trends in policing is not a current theory?

A. Broken window

B. SARA model

C. Community policing

D. Reactive policing

21. Police officers in the 1900’s were characterized by their physical size, their lack of

respect for authority, and their extensive training.

A. True

B. False

22. Which of the following is one of August Vollmer’s philosophies for policing?

A. Education

B. Administrative Reform

C. Professionalism

D. All of the above

23. Vollmer’s philosophies included all but which of the following?

A. Entrance testing

B. Absence of crime = effectiveness

C. Use of scientific evidence

D. College education

24. Stress is defined as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or

mental tension and may be a factor in disease.

A. True

B. False

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25. Attitude is the consciousness, the awareness of objects or other data through the

senses, insight, and intuition.

A. True

B. False

26. Confidence creates worry and lack of credibility.

A. True

B. False

27. Emotional symptoms of stress may include all but which of the following?

A. Depression

B. Abrupt behavior changes

C. Happiness

D. Divorce

28. Physical symptoms of stress may include which of the items listed below?

A. Weight loss/gain

B. Digestive disorders

C. Headaches

D. All of the above

29. Individual stressors may be created by a need to conform.

A. True

B. False

30. Police stressors include all but which of the following?

A. Lack of fear or danger

B. Boredom

C. Work overload

D. Frequent exposure to life’s miseries

31. Ways to combat stress include_________________?

A. Exercise

B. Hobbies

C. Recreation

D. All of the above

32. Police Academy time management includes all but which of the following?

A. Skipping breakfast

B. Organization

C. Saying “no” when necessary

D. Protecting your prime time

33. Stress reduction can come from which of the following actions?

A. Laughing

B. Solitude

C. Exercise

D. All of the above

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Public Safety Professionals Roles and Responsibilities Exam Key

1. B

2. A

3. D

4. D

5. A

6. B

7. A

8. C

9. A

10. A

11. A

12. C

13. B

14. D

15. B

16. B

17. A

18. C

19. A

20. D

21. B

22. D

23. B

24. A

25. B

26. B

27. C

28. D

29. A

30. A

31. D

32. A

33. D

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Career Exploration Project Rubric

Objectives 9-10 points Excellent 6-8 points Good 3-5 points Needs Some Improvement

0-1 points Needs Much Improvement

Pts.

Required Elements Project includes vision, value, and goals, current salary, hiring qualifications and job opportunities for selected agency plus extra elements

Project includes all but one required element

Project includes all but two required elements

Project includes one or less required elements

Knowledge Gained Student has a full knowledge of the selected agency and can answer all related questions

Student has a good knowledge of the selected agency and can answer most related questions

Student has a fair knowledge of the selected agency, and cannot answer more than two related questions

Student has a poor knowledge of the selected agency and cannot answer more than one question

Attractiveness The project is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness

The project is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness

The project is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy

The project is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive

Punctuality Student completed and presented the project on or before the due date

Student completed and presented the project 1 day late

Student completed and presented the project 2 days late

Student completed and presented the project more than 2 days late

Total Points (40 pts.)

Comments:

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Discussion Rubric

Objectives 4 pts. Excellent

3 pts. Good

2 pts. Needs Some Improvement

1 pt. Needs Much Improvement

N/A Pts.

Participates in group discussion

Encourages others to join the conversation

Keeps the discussion progressing to achieve goals

Shares thoughts actively while offering helpful recommendations to others

Gives credit to others for their ideas

Respects the opinions of others

Involves others by asking questions or requesting input

Expresses thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively

Total Points (32 pts.)

Comments:

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Individual Work Rubric

Objectives 4 pts. Excellent

3 pts. Good

2 pts. Needs Some Improvement

1 pt. Needs Much Improvement N/A Pts.

Follows directions Student completed the work as directed, following the directions given, in order and to the level of quality indicated

Time management Student used time wisely and remained on task 100% of the time

Organization Student kept notes and materials in a neat, legible, and organized manner. Information was readily retrieved

Evidence of learning Student documented information in his or her own words and can accurately answer questions related to the information retrieved

*Research/Gathering information (if relevant) Student used a variety of methods and sources to gather information. Student took notes while gathering information

Total Points (20 pts.)

Comments:

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Presentation Rubric

Comments:

Objectives 4 pts. Excellent

3 pts. Good

2 pts. Needs Some Improvement

1 pt. Needs Much Improvement

N/A Pts.

Topic/Content

Topic discussed completely and in-depth

Includes properly cited sources (if used)

Creativity/Neatness

Integrates a variety of multimedia effects to create a professional presentation (transition and graphics) or appropriate visual aid used

Title slide, table of contents, bibliography are included, using acceptable format

Mechanics

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are correct

Image and font size are legible to the entire audience

Oral Presentation

Communicates with enthusiasm and eye contact

Voice delivery and projection are dynamic and audible

Audience Interaction

Presentation holds audience’s attention and relates a clear message

Clearly and effectively communicates the content throughout the presentation

Total Points (20 pts.)