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Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

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  1. When an officer witnesses a workplace violence incident, after ensuring personal safety the officer should NEXT:

    Answer: Notify emergency services and supervisors while preserving the scene

    After ensuring safety, notifying emergency services and supervisors while maintaining scene integrity is the correct professional response.

  2. A chemical gas leak is detected inside a building. Which action is INCORRECT?

    Answer: Turning off electrical switches or lights near the leak

    Turning electrical switches on or off near a gas leak can create sparks that ignite flammable gases, creating an explosion risk.

  3. During a hostage situation, the security officer's primary role is to:

    Answer: Contain the scene and provide information to law enforcement

    Security officers should contain the perimeter and provide situational information to law enforcement negotiators rather than intervening directly.

  4. An intoxicated person is found unconscious and unresponsive in a parking lot. The officer should:

    Answer: Call 911 and monitor airway and breathing until EMS arrives

    An unconscious person requires immediate EMS response; alcohol poisoning can be fatal, and airway management is critical.

  5. Which is the correct action when a fire extinguisher fails to discharge during an active fire?

    Answer: Evacuate immediately and activate the fire alarm

    A malfunctioning extinguisher should be abandoned immediately; evacuating and activating the alarm protects life.

  6. In a multi-story building evacuation, what is the correct guidance for individuals using elevators?

    Answer: Elevators should never be used during fire or emergency evacuations

    Elevators must never be used during fire or emergency evacuations because power failure or heat can trap occupants between floors.

  7. After responding to a medical emergency, the security officer should document all of the following EXCEPT:

    Answer: Officer's personal opinion on the victim's lifestyle

    Incident reports must be objective and factual; personal opinions about a victim are irrelevant and could create legal liability.