Patrol premises Flashcards
Under section 70A of the criminal code, list who has the authority to ask a trespasser to leave the premises?
Owner, occupier or person having control or management of the place.
What do you require prior to commencing a patrol so that you are aware of your patrol duties and sectors for the shift? Explain your answer.
Site patrol schedules
Routes
Assignment instructions
List equipment you would check prior to commencement of your patrol shift?
Vehicle inspection Radio Watch set to the correct time Battery life of torch Notebook or pen to record entries Current street Directory Keys to relevant premises and keyholder list
What do you need to check during a vehicle inspection?
Coolant levels, Window washer levels Brakes/handbrake, Tire tread Seatbelts, Radio, Oil levels Air pressure in tyres, Lights - brake, indicator, hazard. Battery life Fuel, First Aid Supplies
When commencing a vehicle patrol what factors do you need to consider?
Obey all road rules
Drive safely at 15 to 20 km/h
If you suspected an offender was still inside the premises, should you enter?
Never expose yourself to unnecessary risk. Observe from a safe distance, radio control room for assistance, write down and report all appropriate details and descriptions.
Never challenge a person on a premises unless safe to do so.
There are two types of alarm activation. Name them and state their differences.
Single break alarm activation: a single alarm sensor activated at a time
Multi-break alarm activation: multiple senses activated which may indicate intruders on site
When checking the security of a building what should you manually check? What are you looking for?
Start from outside and work in Permiter gates and fences Lighting Doors and windows Vehicles Business equipment Manually check doors and windows to ensure they are locked and undamaged
List seven actions you must take if you detect forced entry into a premises
Contact base immediately then police
Await police arrival, don’t enter building without backup
Return to vehicle and maintain safe observation position
Preserve the crime scene
Take notes: time, date and location
Investigate with police if permitted
Complete all relevant paperwork
While on patrol you observe a suspicious vehicle located on private property with a person rummaging through the boot, what do you do?
Observe them from a safe distance
Radio control room for assistance
Write down and report details
Never challenge a person unless to do so.
