Weapons Screening & Detection Flashcards
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Which X-ray image color typically indicates organic materials such as plastics, explosives, and light metals on most modern security screening systems?
Answer: Orange
Orange (amber) typically represents organic materials including plastics, explosives, and lighter metals on standard X-ray screening systems.
A prohibited item is detected in a bag at courthouse screening. What is the FIRST action a Court Security Specialist should take?
Answer: Deny entry and direct the individual to retrieve or surrender the item
The first action is to deny entry and give the individual the option to retrieve, surrender, or secure the prohibited item before proceeding.
What term describes the process of resolving an alarm by conducting a physical search of a person after magnetometer activation?
Answer: Pat-down search
A pat-down search is the physical contact method used to locate the source of a magnetometer alarm when a handheld wand cannot resolve it.
Which type of knife design is most likely to be flagged specifically by courthouse security policies due to its one-hand opening capability?
Answer: Assisted-opening folding knife
Assisted-opening folding knives that can be deployed with one hand are frequently prohibited in courthouses due to their rapid deployment capability.
When screening a person using a handheld metal detector wand, how should the device be moved along the body?
Answer: In slow, overlapping passes held 1–2 inches from the body
The wand should be moved in slow, overlapping passes approximately 1–2 inches from the body surface to ensure thorough coverage and accurate detection.
A courthouse visitor presents a valid law enforcement credential and states they are carrying a firearm. What is the MOST appropriate response?
Answer: Verify the credential and consult your facility's armed officer entry policy
Credentials must be verified and the facility's specific armed officer entry policy must be consulted, as policies vary by jurisdiction and facility.
Which screening technology uses millimeter-wave radio frequencies to detect both metallic and non-metallic threats concealed on the body?
Answer: Advanced imaging technology (AIT) scanner
Advanced imaging technology (AIT) scanners using millimeter-wave frequencies can detect both metallic and non-metallic items including ceramic weapons and explosives.