Patrol and Observation Techniques Flashcards
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In patrol operations, what does the acronym 'SALUTE' stand for?
Answer: Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment
SALUTE is a standard military/security reporting format: Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, and Equipment.
When is it appropriate for a security officer to deviate from an assigned patrol route?
Answer: When responding to an emergency or when directed by a supervisor
Deviating from a patrol route is justified when responding to an emergency or when a supervisor authorizes a change.
A guard touring system (electronic wand check-in) is used primarily to:
Answer: Verify that officers have completed patrol checkpoints at the required times
Guard touring systems provide documented proof that officers visited required checkpoints on schedule.
During a perimeter patrol, an officer discovers a gap in the fence line. The CORRECT procedure is to:
Answer: Document the location, secure the area if possible, and immediately report to dispatch and management
A perimeter breach must be documented and reported immediately so it can be assessed as a potential security vulnerability.
Which factor is MOST important when conducting a foot patrol in a crowded public venue?
Answer: Maintaining situational awareness and observing behavioral indicators
Situational awareness and identifying behavioral indicators of threat are the highest priorities in crowd environments.
An officer conducting patrol notices a fellow officer sleeping at their post. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Answer: Document the incident and notify a supervisor
Sleeping on duty is a serious breach of security protocols that must be documented and reported to a supervisor.
When conducting an observation of a person acting suspiciously, how should an officer describe the individual in a report?
Answer: Using objective descriptors: height, build, clothing color, hair, and distinguishing features
Objective physical descriptors create accurate, defensible reports and avoid discriminatory or subjective characterizations.