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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Career Paths for Police Work

Question 9 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

A sworn officer is so called because he or she _____.

Answer
A
has taken an oath of service
B
can swear on the job when dealing with confrontational individuals
C
can never leave the police service
D
vowed to uphold the provisions of the Constitution

Explanation

A sworn officer is an officer who has formally taken an oath as part of entering public service. Therefore, the best answer is “has taken an oath of service.” Upholding the Constitution may be part of an officer’s oath, but choice D is narrower than the definition asked for.

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