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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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What is the Physical Security Professional (PSP) designation awarded for?

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Demonstrating a comprehensive level of competence in physical security.

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What can achieving the PSP designation provide you?

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Respect, recognition, opportunities, and professional advancement.

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What is physical security according to the study guide?

The integration of p, p and e to…..

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The integration of people, procedures, and equipment to safeguard assets.

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What are The Four Ds of physical security?

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Deter, Detect, Delay, Deny.

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Why is it preferable to deter a criminal act in physical security?

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To prevent the act from being attempted.

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What is the function of Detection in physical security?

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To include Assessment to be effective.

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When was the American Society for Industrial Security formed?

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In 1955.

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What were men assigned to do in larger cities and towns in terms of physical security in the past?

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To act as ‘watchmen’ to monitor access points and alert citizens of attacks.

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What are the three techniques a supervisor can use to ensure post orders are understood?

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Ask specific questions, observe in application, set up hypothetical situations.

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How do policies differ from procedures in security operations?

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Policies are strategic objectives, while procedures are detailed instructions for daily work.

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What are the four main areas that policies in security operations address?

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General, People, Property, Information.

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What are the three main areas that procedures in security operations address?

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People, Property (post orders), Information.

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What is the responsibility of supervisors in the current trend of security force management?

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Quality-Control (QC) and Quality-Assurance (QA).

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What are the two measurable performance categories for security officers?

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Response and training.

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Give examples of response metrics for security officers.

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Guard force response time, response to customer requests time.

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Define point security in terms of site control.

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Point security focuses on individual buildings within a loosely controlled outer perimeter.

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How is area security defined in relation to site control?

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Area security refers to a site with a higher level of control at the perimeter and entry portals.

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What are some key considerations when designing a site or facility?

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Consider hazardous materials, air intake design, utilities, neighboring facilities, and contingency planning.

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Explain the difference between performance criteria and feature-based criteria.

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Performance criteria evaluate subsystems based on overall performance, while feature-based criteria rely on present features.

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How do security programs typically assess the PPS effectiveness?

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Many security programs use a combination of feature and performance criteria.

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What are some contemporary challenges faced by security professionals?

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Standards and guidelines, emerging technology, and security education are major challenges.

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What skills are required for protection officers in terms of technology?

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Proficiency in computer programming, managing technical platforms, and multiple system usage.

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What is a common security education standard for protection officers?

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Certified Protection Officer (CPO) designation from the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO).

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Why is the human element essential in a protection program?

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Human element is necessary for quick decision-making and value addition.

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Explain the importance of security personnel in a protection program.

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Despite costs, security personnel bring value and are critical to the organization’s mission.

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What is Defense-in-Depth also known as?

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Layered protection or protection-in-depth.

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Describe Defense-in-Depth concept in physical security.

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Using multiple layers of security features to provide 360-degree protection without gaps.

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What is the significance of balanced protection in Defense-in-Depth?

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Each security layer should have equal protection around the asset.

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Explain the purpose of exterior perimeter security measures.

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To secure the outermost boundaries with lighting, fencing, and intrusion detection.

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What are the core assets protected by Defense-in-Depth strategies?

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Policies and procedures, visitor controls, mailroom, onsite delivery, password security.

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How many main layers are typically used in a simple Defense-in-Depth approach?

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Three main layers: outer, middle, inner.

32
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What is the role of the middle layer in Defense-in-Depth strategy?

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Comprises the exterior of buildings and may include doors, windows, and walls.

33
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Explain the concept of Inner layer in Security Defense-in-Depth.

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Protects high-value assets with various security measures like access controls and surveillance.

34
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What is the Design Basis Threat (DBT) used for in physical security?

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Identifying assets to be protected, adversary skills, and potential pathways used.

35
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Define Critical Detection Point (CDP) in layered protection.

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The point where detection and response time exceeds the time needed to compromise an asset.

36
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What are the five elements to be considered in a physical security program design?

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Facility layout, protection strategy, security systems, officer operations, program management.

37
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What are some characteristics a security officer should possess?

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Mentally stable, emotionally mature, good character, ethical, neat appearance, loyalty, courage, discipline.

38
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List three aspects of behavior a security officer should have.

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Courtesy, restraint, interest.

39
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What are some tasks that a security officer may be required to perform?

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Protecting property, enforcing rules, directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

40
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Why is the ability to perform well under stress essential for a security officer?

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Some duties involve stressful incidents like fights between coworkers or active assailants.

41
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What should a security officer focus on during a partial bomb evacuation?

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Assist the evacuation by focusing on the floor involved with the suspected bomb.

42
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What is a post log in the context of security officer duties?

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A chronological record of events that occur at a single post each day.

43
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Why is accurate record-keeping important for a security officer?

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To document activities and incidents, maintain security, and inform leadership.

44
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What should be included in a security officer’s formal written reports?

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Specific issues and information for leadership, communicated effectively and accurately.

45
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Describe the difference between contract security officers and proprietary officers.

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Organizations may use contract or proprietary officers, with proprietary offering more control, loyalty, and performance.

46
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What is the equation used to summarize professional expertise?

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Education + Training + Guided Experience = Development

47
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What does a security officer’s development depend on?

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Dependent upon his or her supervisor.

48
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What skills are required for effective security leadership according to the notes?

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Good coaching, collaboration, teaching, and counseling skills.

49
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What should training for security officers be based on?

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Regulatory requirements, client contracts, union agreements, etc.

50
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List a few benefits of training for security officers mentioned in the notes.

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Improved job performance, increased motivation, reduced turnover, decreased liability.

51
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What are some methods mentioned for delivering training to security officers?

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Distance-learning, on-the-job training, lectures, mentoring, job aids, case studies.

52
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How can organizations maximize their training budget according to the notes?

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Use free government/community training, join professional organizations, share materials, purchase off-the-shelf, outsource, seek grants.

53
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What are some common topics that security officers often train on according to the notes?

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Workplace violence, active shooter, investigations, ethics, etc.

54
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What are the three kinds of orders that direct security officer operations mentioned in the notes?

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General orders, Post orders, Special orders.

55
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What are Post Orders also known as?

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

56
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Why is monitoring the security function metric important?

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It provides insight into the security function’s reputation and resource needs.

57
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What activities are important to track for the security function?

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Access badge issuance, lost or stolen card requests, key requests, parking violations.

58
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What is the baseline compliance requirement for inward-facing training metrics?

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100 percent compliance is required for inward-facing training metrics.

59
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What are examples of outward-facing training metrics?

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Active shooter training, security awareness, workplace violence prevention, IT security.

60
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Why is it important to conduct customer satisfaction surveys for training?

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To gather feedback and improve training quality based on participants’ experiences.

61
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What should be checked by the legal department regarding incident response procedures?

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Legal defensibility, compliance with policies, best practices, laws, and staff protection.

62
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Explain the concept of foreseeability in security management.

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Events or actions that may cause harm and were known or should have been known.

63
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Define proximate cause as related to security officer responsibilities.

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When an officer directly causes an injury to a victim.

64
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What does breach of duty entail for security officers?

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Engaging in unreasonable conduct or failing to adhere to duty guidelines.

65
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What are some benefits of using contract personnel as security officers?

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Cost is usually lower than proprietary officers, more flexibility, fewer administrative tasks.

66
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When is a hybrid model of contract and proprietary security officers often used?

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When seeking to benefit from positive aspects of both models.

67
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What are the preemployment screening guidelines for security officers in terms of age for armed positions?

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21 years of age.

68
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What are some of the criteria for determining employment eligibility for security officers?

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Legal working status, verifiable identity, previous addresses and phone numbers, high school diploma, criminal history check, verified employment history, drug screening.

69
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What are some roles security officers fulfill during their employment?

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Public relations/management representative, enforcement agent, intelligence agent, legal consultant, physical security specialist.

70
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What factors should be considered when deciding whether to arm a security officer?

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Additional liability, costs to train, equip, insure, regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

71
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What responsibilities does organizational management have when arming security officers?

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Training, selecting firearms and ammunition, proper maintenance of firearms, maintaining records, purchasing adequate liability insurance.

72
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What are the three distinct learning domains that learning can be separated into?

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Cognitive learning, affective learning, psychomotor learning.

73
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What are considerations for policies when arming security officers?

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Carrying privately-owned weapons, use-of-force conditions, weapon and ammunition types, accountability, return and storage of weapon, record keeping, standards and regulations.

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