Understanding Police Work in the United States

The video provides an overview of police forces in the U.S., focusing on Scott Kenzel, a New Jersey State Police officer. It details his work schedule, uniform, and equipment, highlighting the challenges and importance of his role in maintaining safety.

How many police officers are there in the United States?

• 1,500,000

• 1,000,000

• 700,000

• 500,000

Which police department is mentioned as being very large?

• New York City Police Department

• Chicago Police Department

• Los Angeles Police Department

• Houston Police Department

Where does Scott Kenzel work as a police officer?

• California

• New Jersey

• Texas

• New York

What time does Scott start his day shift?

• 8 AM

• 7 AM

• 9 AM

• 6 AM

What type of jacket does Scott wear in the winter?

• A warmer jacket

• A windbreaker

• A leather jacket

• A raincoat

Which piece of equipment helps Scott stay in contact with his command center?

• A smartphone

• A radio

• A pager

• A walkie-talkie

What type of vehicle does Scott usually patrol in?

• A black and white police car

• A van

• A bicycle

• A motorcycle

What technology does Scott use in his patrol car?

• A tablet

• A computer and a radio

• A GPS

• A smartphone

What is one of the main responsibilities of Scott as a police officer?

• Writing reports

• Managing traffic

• Catching criminals

• Training new recruits

What is highlighted as a challenge of being a police officer?

• Paperwork

• Long hours

• Variety of tasks

• Physical demands