Risk Assessment and Patrols Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a security checkpoint system during patrols?
Answer: To verify that the agent has physically visited each designated location at the correct time
Checkpoint systems verify that agents physically visit all required locations with accurate timing.
In a building risk assessment, what does natural surveillance refer to?
Answer: Design of spaces so areas are visible to passersby, deterring criminal activity through casual observation
Natural surveillance is a CPTED principle where spaces are designed to maximise visibility through normal activity.
A security agent on perimeter patrol notices fresh vehicle tracks near a damaged fence. What should they do?
Answer: Report immediately, do not enter alone, request backup while maintaining observation from safe distance
Potential intrusion indicators require immediate reporting, safe distance, and backup before further investigation.
What is the difference between a static guard post and a roving patrol?
Answer: Static posts provide constant coverage of a specific area while roving patrols cover wider areas with intermittent presence
Static posts offer continuous monitoring at critical locations; roving patrols cover broader areas periodically.
What should a security agent include in their patrol report?
Answer: All observations including normal conditions, anomalies, equipment status, weather, and incidents
Patrol reports should be comprehensive, documenting both normal conditions and any anomalies.
In risk assessment, what does residual risk mean?
Answer: The level of risk remaining after security controls and mitigation measures have been applied
Residual risk is what remains after all identified controls and mitigations have been implemented.