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Powers Of Arrest Flashcards

1
Q

The primary role of a security officer is to:

A

Protect people and property

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2
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What is the responsibility of security personnel before an incident or offense has
occurred?

A

Prevent

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3
Q

It is against the law for security personnel to:

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Make someone think they are a police officer

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4
Q

During an emergency on the employer’s property, a peace officer instructs security
personnel to stand out of the way behind a police line. The security personnel must:

A

Cooperate and follow the lawful orders of the police officer

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5
Q

The general public judges a security employee by:

A

Appearance
Speech
Attitude
All of the above⭐️

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6
Q

According to the law, which of the following conditions must exist before you can
make a misdemeanor arrest?

A

The crime must have been committed or attempted in your presence

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7
Q

What should you say to a person you are arresting for burglary?

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State your intent to arrest
State the charge, which is suspicion of burglary
State your authority to make the arrest
All of the above⭐️

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8
Q

If you are struggling to get a suspect under control and there are a number of
bystanders, what does the law say you can do?

A

Ask the bystanders to help you

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9
Q

According to the text, you should:

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Not search a suspect unless you have reason to believe they have a weapons

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10
Q

It would be lawful to hold a suspect for two hours so your supervisor could question
them before you called the police.

A

False

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11
Q

If a security guard is charged with making a false arrest, what type of liability is

A

Criminal Liability

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12
Q

What type of liability refers to the right a party has to initiate a lawsuit for financial
damages?

A

Civil liability

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13
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The standard to determine “reasonable force” is based on:

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All facts confronting the individual at the time the incident occurred.

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14
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An imminent threat is defined as:

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Fear that dangerous actions may occur at any instant.

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15
Q

Which circumstances should be taken into consideration when determining whether
to use force?

A

All the above

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16
Q

The professional presence, appearance, and verbal commands used by uniformed
security personnel are considered a force option.

A

True

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17
Q

What would be an appropriate force option for a subject who is passive but non-
compliant (does not listen to verbal commands but is not physically resistant)?

A

Use of additional commands and communication techniques.

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18
Q

Use of force is always justified to protect property and persons.

A

False

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19
Q

A security guard must break up a fight if it occurs across the street from a property
that they are guarding.

A

False

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20
Q

If you cannot prevent an incident, you should:

A

A and C
A. Observe it carefully.
C. Report it immediately to law enforcement and/or your supervisor.

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21
Q

Actions based on poor judgment will have zero consequences for you and your
employer.

A

False

22
Q

Security personnel may be held liable for failure to intercede.

A

True

23
Q

A security guard is involved in an incident that results in physical contact with a
subject, but no injury occurs, they do not need to report the incident to their
supervisor.

A

False

24
Q

What is a possible penalty for failing to report a physical altercation to the Bureau in
a timely fashion?

A

All of the above

25
Q

How many days does a security service have to submit a written report to the
Bureau after a physical altercation?

A

14

26
Q

The written report to the Bureau after a physical altercation must include the
following:

A

All of the above.

27
Q

When considering an appropriate force option, what must you consider?

A

The totality of the circumstances involved.

28
Q

Reasonable force is what?

A

Not excessive and appropriate in protecting oneself or one’s property.

29
Q

All of the following are benefits of practicing de-escalation except:

A

Is used by those who lack courage.

30
Q

What is not part of assessing a situation?

A

Determining if the company is going to lose money.

31
Q

De-escalation techniques attempted or utilized should be documented in appropriate
incident reports.

A

True

32
Q

The four concepts of de-escalation are self-control, effective communication, scene
assessment and management, and force options.

A

True

33
Q

Unconscious thoughts and feelings are an example of:

A

Implicit bias.

34
Q

When communicating with an individual who speaks limited English, a good
technique is to:

A

Allow enough time for a response.

35
Q

Which nonverbal actions may impact communication between people of different
cultures?

A

All of the above

36
Q

Which of the following is not an aspect of active listening?

A

Assuming you heard everything right the first time.

37
Q

It is up to security personnel to determine whether an individual is protected under
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

A

False

38
Q

When interacting with a person using a mobility device, security personnel should:

A

Consider the device an extension of the person when establishing a safety zone or conducting a frisk.

39
Q

When communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, security
personnel can help the process by:

A

Providing pen and paper.

40
Q

Hallucinations can be a symptom of which of the following?

A

Both A and B.
A. Mental illness
B. Substance abuse

41
Q

Self-control is one of a security personnel’s greatest or a situation.

A

Assets

42
Q

Two major emotional factors that security personnel need to focus on to maintain
self-control are:

A

Fear and Anger.

43
Q

Whenever possible, security personnel should attempt to generate voluntary
compliance without resorting to .

A

Physical Force.

44
Q

A key principle in maintaining public trust and respect is ensuring that any use of
force is .

A

Reasonable

45
Q

The basic philosophy of any security officer should be to respond in a manner that is
humane, compassionate, and .

A

Supportive

46
Q

Persons managing a mental illness can have a substantially diminished capacity for
coping with the ordinary demands of life.

A

True

47
Q

Security personnel should attempt to diagnose mental illness.

A

False

48
Q

Some individuals with a mental illness may be capable of going very quickly from a
state of calm to being extremely .

A

Agitated

49
Q

The first action you should take in an active shooter situation is to attempt to
disarm the shooter.

A

False

50
Q

If you are able to call 911, what information should you provide?

A

Both A and C
A. The shooter’s location
C. A physical description of the shooter

51
Q

Security personnel are responsible for which of the following?

A

Protecting their own lives.

52
Q

The appropriate order to consider your safety options are:

A

Run, Hide, Fight.

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