SIA Search Procedures 3

Question 1

What information should be recorded in the search log when a prohibited item is found during a door search?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, location, description of item, patron details if available, action taken, and names of witnesses

Answer

Only the type of item found and the name of the door supervisor who found it

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The patron's full name and address, a photograph of the item, and a signed confession

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A brief description of the item and the time it was handed to the police

Question 2

When setting up a dedicated search area at a venue entrance, which of the following is the MOST important consideration?

Accepted Answer

The area should be well-lit, covered by CCTV, and offer a degree of privacy for the patron

Answer

The area should be hidden from public view to avoid deterring potential customers

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The area should be at least 50 metres from the main entrance to prevent queue disruption

Answer

The area should only be accessible to SIA-licensed staff and police officers

Question 3

A door supervisor working at a music festival is asked to support a sniffer dog team operated by the police. What is the door supervisor's role in this situation?

Accepted Answer

To support crowd management, direct indicated patrons to the search area, and maintain order

Answer

To conduct pat-down searches on anyone the dog indicates, regardless of gender

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To handle the sniffer dogs while police officers carry out the searches

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To take over the search operation if police officers are called to another incident

Question 4

Which piece of legislation specifically addresses the carrying of knives and bladed articles in public places?

Accepted Answer

Criminal Justice Act 1988, Section 139

Answer

Offensive Weapons Act 2019

Answer

Serious Crime Act 2015, Section 45

Answer

Policing and Crime Act 2017, Section 140

Question 5

Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, folding pocket knives are exempt from the offence of carrying a bladed article if the blade length does not exceed what measurement?

Accepted Answer

3 inches

Answer

2 inches

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4 inches

Answer

6 inches

Question 6

A patron asks why they are being selected for a search when others in the queue are not. What is the best response from the door supervisor?

Accepted Answer

State that random searches are part of the venue's policy and selections are not based on personal characteristics

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Explain that they were selected because of their appearance and body language

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Tell them it is a legal requirement and they have no choice in the matter

Answer

Ignore the question and proceed with the search without explanation