Arrest, Search & Detention Procedures Flashcards

What is the legal term for the unlawful confinement of a person against their will without legal justification?

Answer: False imprisonment

False imprisonment is the unlawful restraint or confinement of a person without legal authority, and security officers can be personally liable for it.

Before searching a person's bag at a private venue, the most legally sound practice for a security officer is to:

Answer: Rely on posted signs and the terms of entry that permit searches as a condition of admission

When venue entry terms (posted or ticketed) notify guests that searches are a condition of entry, those searches are generally lawful with implied consent.

A detained suspect begins resisting. Which type of force is generally the most appropriate initial response for a DPSST unarmed security officer?

Answer: Verbal commands to de-escalate and regain compliance

Verbal de-escalation is the first step in the use-of-force continuum and should be attempted before any physical response.

When documenting a detention incident, which information is LEAST critical to include in the initial report?

Answer: The suspect's personal opinion of the officer

A suspect's opinion of the officer is subjective and irrelevant to establishing the legal justification for a detention.

An unarmed security officer witnesses a felony in progress. Under Oregon citizen's arrest law, the officer may:

Answer: Arrest the person who committed the felony

Oregon law allows any person, including a security officer, to arrest another for a felony committed in their presence.

A security officer searching a detainee's outer pockets discovers what appears to be contraband. What is the correct procedure?

Answer: Preserve the item in place, avoid contaminating it, and document its location for law enforcement

Preserving potential evidence without contaminating it and handing it over to law enforcement protects the chain of custody.

Which statement about Miranda rights is accurate for DPSST-certified unarmed security officers?

Answer: Miranda rights only apply to questioning by government agents such as police officers

Miranda warnings are a constitutional requirement for government (police) interrogations; private security officers are not required to administer them.