SAIWA Risk Assessment and Patrols 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of conducting a security risk assessment?
- To justify hiring more staff
- To identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate risks (Correct answer)
- To comply with insurance only
- To document past incidents
Correct answer: To identify threats, assess vulnerabilities, and develop strategies to mitigate risks
A risk assessment identifies threats, evaluates vulnerabilities, and determines mitigation strategies.
The assessment considers assets to protect, the threat environment, existing measures, and gaps that need addressing.
Question 2: During patrol, a security agent discovers an unlocked door that should be secure. What should they do?
- Lock it and continue
- Investigate for signs of intrusion, secure the door, document the finding, and report it (Correct answer)
- Ignore it as staff probably left it open
- Wait by the door
Correct answer: Investigate for signs of intrusion, secure the door, document the finding, and report it
An unlocked door requires investigation, securing, documentation, and reporting.
If signs of intrusion are found, secure the perimeter, avoid contaminating evidence, and contact police.
Question 3: What is the recommended patrol pattern for maximising security coverage?
- Same route at the same time every patrol
- Varied routes and timing to create unpredictability while covering all areas (Correct answer)
- Only patrol high-risk areas
- Patrol as quickly as possible
Correct answer: Varied routes and timing to create unpredictability while covering all areas
Varying routes and timing makes patrols less predictable and more effective as a deterrent.
Modern patrol management systems with checkpoint technology verify coverage while allowing route variation.
Question 4: What does the risk assessment matrix typically measure?
- Number of guards needed
- The likelihood of a risk occurring and the severity of its impact (Correct answer)
- Cost of security equipment
- Distance between checkpoints
Correct answer: The likelihood of a risk occurring and the severity of its impact
A risk matrix evaluates risks on likelihood of occurrence and severity of impact.
The matrix combines these dimensions to produce an overall risk rating that determines priority and response type.
Question 5: A security agent on patrol notices a CCTV camera not functioning. What is the correct procedure?
- Attempt to repair it
- Report the malfunction immediately and increase physical patrol coverage of the affected area (Correct answer)
- Ignore it as IT's responsibility
- Point another camera that direction
Correct answer: Report the malfunction immediately and increase physical patrol coverage of the affected area
Equipment malfunctions must be reported immediately with compensating measures implemented.
Check for obvious issues like disconnected cables that might indicate tampering. Prompt reporting ensures repairs are arranged.
Question 6: What should a security agent assess when conducting a vehicle patrol of a car park?
- Only the number of cars
- Vehicle security, suspicious persons, lighting conditions, and access point integrity (Correct answer)
- Only whether parking fees are paid
- Only unauthorised vehicles
Correct answer: Vehicle security, suspicious persons, lighting conditions, and access point integrity
Car park patrols should cover vehicle security, suspicious activity, environmental conditions, and access point integrity.
Car parks are high-risk areas for vehicle crime, robbery, and antisocial behaviour.
SAIWA Risk Assessment and Patrols 2
What is the primary purpose of conducting a security risk assessment?