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The security guard's role BEFORE a violation has been committed is to: - ANSWERPrevention What is the security guard's role AFTER a violation has been committed? - ANSWERObserve and report
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The security guard's role BEFORE a violation has been committed is to: - ANSWERPrevention What is the security guard's role AFTER a violation has been committed? - ANSWERObserve and report Acting in such a way as to make someone think that you are a peace officer is: - ANSWERIllegal and should never be done You are patrolling a company parking lot and see two people trespassing near a car on the lot. You should first: - ANSWERPolitely ask what they are doing Security officers have the same power to arrest as: - ANSWERprivate persons (citizens). Who can make a felony arrest? - ANSWERA peace officer A security guard Other private persons (Any of the above) If a guard uses too much force to make an arrest, he may be sued and/or have criminal charges filed against him. - ANSWERTrue When arresting a suspect for suspicion of burglary, you should say - ANSWER"I am making a citizen's arrest." "You are under arrest for suspicion of burglary." (Both a and b.) When you are not sure whether to detain or arrest, you should: - ANSWERObserve and report and not detain or arrest. If the suspect looks bigger and stronger, would that be a good reason for a security guard not to make an arrest by himself? - ANSWERYes Can you search people before arresting them? - ANSWERNo
You are working as a security guard at a factory. The owner thinks that some employees are stealing tools. He asks you to search their cars on the parking lot. Are you legally allowed to search their cars? - ANSWERNo Are you allowed to reach in through an open car window to take out tools that may have been stolen? - ANSWERNo When you make an arrest, you should call the police: - ANSWERWithout delay or as soon as possible. As a security guard, are your duties the same as a peace officer's? - ANSWERNo In our legal system, innocence or guilt is decided only by a court. - ANSWERYes Are you, or any private person, legally required to arrest a suspect once you have seen him commit a crime? - ANSWERno Can you search a person to try to find enough evidence to arrest him? - ANSWERno What police procedure is followed when a suspect is taken into custody? - ANSWERThey take the suspect to the station and book him. They write a citation on the spot and then let him go. They submit reports to the district attorney for handling. ( Any of the above depending on the offense) If you make a legal citizen's arrest, are the police required by law to arrest the suspect?
Terrorism is a use of force or violence against persons or property for the purpose of intimidation or coercion. - ANSWERtrue Are all acts of terrorism crimes? - ANSWERtrue What are the four counter terrorist techniques of physical security? - ANSWERDeter, delay, deny and detect What are the two types of terrorism? - ANSWERDomestic and International What are the characteristics of a terrorist? - ANSWERThey will have a specific objective in mind. They will always conduct a surveillance of the target. They will rehearse their operation. (All of the above.) Appearance and cleanliness are not as important as showing up on time for work. - ANSWERfalse The general public judges a security guard by: - ANSWERAppearance Speech Attitude All of the above The ability of a private security company and its security officers to fulfill their duties is dependent upon securing and maintaining public respect and approval. - ANSWERtrue Accepting gratuity is acceptable at certain times. - ANSWERfalse Is the "Security Guard's Creed" only intended for security guards assigned to a post where the public is present? - ANSWERNo. The "Security Guard's Creed" is always intended for security guards on duty no matter what type of post it is. It is also advisable that the "Security Guard's Creed" is followed while off duty.