Security Patrol Procedures & Emergency Response Flashcards
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During an active shooter event in a facility, the Department of Homeland Security recommends civilians follow which response protocol?
Answer: Run, hide, fight — in that order of preference
DHS's 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol prioritizes evacuation first, then concealment, and fighting as a last resort when escape is impossible.
When approaching and stopping a suspicious person for questioning on private property, an armed security officer should:
Answer: Maintain a safe distance, identify themselves, and ask open-ended questions
Maintaining a safe tactical distance, identifying oneself as security, and using open-ended questions is the appropriate professional approach to field interviews.
Which of the following best describes the legal concept of 'reasonable force' for a private security officer?
Answer: Force equal to or slightly greater than the threat posed by the subject
Reasonable force means using only the amount of force proportionate to and necessary to address the level of threat presented.
A patrol officer observes two individuals arguing loudly near the building entrance. The situation appears to be escalating. The BEST initial response is:
Answer: Approach calmly, identify yourself, and attempt verbal de-escalation
A calm professional approach with verbal de-escalation techniques is the appropriate first response to a non-violent confrontation.
What information should a security officer relay when calling in a medical emergency over the radio?
Answer: Location, nature of the emergency, number of victims, and officer's position
Effective emergency radio communication must include location, emergency type, victim count, and officer position to enable rapid and appropriate response.
An officer discovers evidence of a break-in at a secured facility. Before investigators arrive, the officer should:
Answer: Secure and preserve the scene, limit access, and document observations without disturbing evidence
Preserving the crime scene intact is critical to a successful investigation; evidence must not be disturbed until law enforcement arrives.
Which of the following is the correct description of a 'perimeter patrol'?
Answer: A systematic check of a property's outer boundaries, fences, gates, and access points
A perimeter patrol involves systematically checking the outer boundaries of a property, including fences, gates, and access points, to detect breaches or vulnerabilities.