TPS Security Technology & Equipment

Question 1

What is the purpose of a two-way radio in security operations, and what are the basic protocols for its use?

Accepted Answer

Real-time communication between officers and supervisors — protocols include identifying yourself, being concise, waiting for the channel to clear, and using plain language or agreed codes

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Monitoring police radio frequencies for law enforcement activity

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Communicating with the DPS Private Security Bureau during incidents

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Recording all verbal communications for incident documentation purposes

Question 2

What is a 'body-worn camera' (BWC) and what are the benefits of its use by security officers?

Accepted Answer

A wearable video recording device that documents interactions — benefits include accountability, evidence collection, and deterrence of misconduct by both officers and subjects

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A camera worn for covert surveillance operations only

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A device that transmits live video to law enforcement during incidents

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A required DPS equipment item for all commissioned security officers

Question 3

What is a 'metal detector wand' and how is it used in security screening?

Accepted Answer

A handheld electronic device that detects metallic objects on a person's body — used by slowly passing it over the body while monitoring for audible or visual alerts

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A device that tests whether metal objects are magnetic or non-magnetic

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A weapon used to subdue metal-bearing threats

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A calibration tool for fixed walk-through metal detectors

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'panic button' or 'duress alarm' system in a security context?

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To allow officers or employees under threat to silently alert security or emergency services without alerting the threat

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To sound an audible alarm whenever a security officer is on patrol

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To automatically lock all doors and windows in a facility

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To notify the DPS when an officer uses force

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'vehicle barrier' (such as bollards or jersey barriers) in physical security?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized vehicles from entering protected areas and to protect pedestrians from vehicle-borne attacks

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To mark parking spaces in a client's parking area

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To slow vehicle traffic on public streets near a facility

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To provide a resting area for security officers on patrol

Question 6

What is a 'CCTV system' and how does it differ from a 'video analytics' system?

Accepted Answer

CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) is a passive recording system; video analytics adds software that automatically detects and alerts on specific behaviors or conditions

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CCTV is a real-time monitoring system; video analytics records footage for later review only

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CCTV is used only for exterior monitoring; video analytics is for interior use only

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CCTV requires human monitoring 24/7; video analytics does not require any human oversight