PRIVATE PATROL OPERATOR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Are there any legal restrictions on a PPO or his security officers wearing a
bulletproof vest body armor? - ✔✔No. Unless: California Penal Code section 12370A
prohibits those individuals who have been convicted of a violent crime as the term is
defined in Penal Code section 667.5 from owning a bullet proof vest. Otherwise, there is
no prohibition against ownership. And if Warren walk committing a crime, you can
receive an enhanced penalty.
✔✔What should a PPO include with an invoice when billing a client for worked hours? -
✔✔Attach any timesheets involved with that invoices billed hours
✔✔Can a PPO use a red emergency light in his patrol vehicle? - ✔✔No. California
vehicle code section 25269CVC: no person shall display flashing or steady burning red
warning light on a vehicle except as permitted by section 21055CVC which is for
authorized emergency vehicles.
✔✔Can a PPO use a blue emergency light in his patrol vehicle - ✔✔No. California
vehicle code section 25258BCVC: an authorized emergency vehicle used by peace
officer in the performance of the peace officers duties, may display a steady or flashing
blue warning light
✔✔Can a PPO carry a shotgun in his patrol car if it is unloaded? - ✔✔No. A PPO can
only work with weapons of the calibers listed on his FQ card. But most citizens can have
an unloaded shotgun in Plainview in their car. Armored cars often have shotguns, but
those companies are not regulated by BSIS
✔✔If an employee quits after working after 5 months. When can you destroy his I-9
form? - ✔✔For this employee, must retain their I-9 until 3 years after their hire date.
✔✔What is the dollar amount of liability insurance required by the BSIS of any PPO
whose company uses any firearm? - ✔✔$1 million
, ✔✔If a guard does physical injury to the customer of a client, who is likely to be found
legally liable if the customer Sue's and wins? - ✔✔The PPO
✔✔For what reason should daily activity reports be store for 2 years, and for different
reasons should the same daily activity reports be kept for three years? - ✔✔Attach
✔✔Who has the ultimate authority over what badge a PPO and his security guard use
when working? - ✔✔Local law-enforcement. Although BSIS approves your badge
design, city or county law enforcement agency's can tell you that your badge cannot be
used in their area because it looks too much like that of a local law-enforcement
✔✔If sexual-harassment training is required by law at your PPO company, how often is
it required? - ✔✔Once every two years
✔✔If sexual-harassment training is required by law at your PPO company, who is
required to receive the training? - ✔✔All supervisory employees, supervisors
✔✔If sexual-harassment training is required by law at your PPO company, how many
hours of training is required? - ✔✔2 hours
✔✔What are some techniques used by security personnel to deter terrorism? -
✔✔Deter, delay, deny, and attacked
✔✔If working in a high-rise building and earthquake occurs, what should the card do? -
✔✔Follow posted instructions; usually involves a safe and orderly evacuation and
turning off utilities
✔✔Why should photo copies of timesheets be included with invoices sent to clients? -
✔✔To verify the work was performed
✔✔Is progressive disciplining a possible reason for terminating a guard? - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Can a PPO obtain a branch office license from BSIS for a temporary business
location in a state outside of California? - ✔✔No. BSIS can only deal with activity inside
California
✔✔A currently registered proprietary security officer wants to work a few days a week
for a PPO company. What must you do first? - ✔✔Must get a regular guard card.
Cannot work for a PPO until then
✔✔When can a PPO demand that his guard make an arrest? - ✔✔Never
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔Are there any legal restrictions on a PPO or his security officers wearing a
bulletproof vest body armor? - ✔✔No. Unless: California Penal Code section 12370A
prohibits those individuals who have been convicted of a violent crime as the term is
defined in Penal Code section 667.5 from owning a bullet proof vest. Otherwise, there is
no prohibition against ownership. And if Warren walk committing a crime, you can
receive an enhanced penalty.
✔✔What should a PPO include with an invoice when billing a client for worked hours? -
✔✔Attach any timesheets involved with that invoices billed hours
✔✔Can a PPO use a red emergency light in his patrol vehicle? - ✔✔No. California
vehicle code section 25269CVC: no person shall display flashing or steady burning red
warning light on a vehicle except as permitted by section 21055CVC which is for
authorized emergency vehicles.
✔✔Can a PPO use a blue emergency light in his patrol vehicle - ✔✔No. California
vehicle code section 25258BCVC: an authorized emergency vehicle used by peace
officer in the performance of the peace officers duties, may display a steady or flashing
blue warning light
✔✔Can a PPO carry a shotgun in his patrol car if it is unloaded? - ✔✔No. A PPO can
only work with weapons of the calibers listed on his FQ card. But most citizens can have
an unloaded shotgun in Plainview in their car. Armored cars often have shotguns, but
those companies are not regulated by BSIS
✔✔If an employee quits after working after 5 months. When can you destroy his I-9
form? - ✔✔For this employee, must retain their I-9 until 3 years after their hire date.
✔✔What is the dollar amount of liability insurance required by the BSIS of any PPO
whose company uses any firearm? - ✔✔$1 million
, ✔✔If a guard does physical injury to the customer of a client, who is likely to be found
legally liable if the customer Sue's and wins? - ✔✔The PPO
✔✔For what reason should daily activity reports be store for 2 years, and for different
reasons should the same daily activity reports be kept for three years? - ✔✔Attach
✔✔Who has the ultimate authority over what badge a PPO and his security guard use
when working? - ✔✔Local law-enforcement. Although BSIS approves your badge
design, city or county law enforcement agency's can tell you that your badge cannot be
used in their area because it looks too much like that of a local law-enforcement
✔✔If sexual-harassment training is required by law at your PPO company, how often is
it required? - ✔✔Once every two years
✔✔If sexual-harassment training is required by law at your PPO company, who is
required to receive the training? - ✔✔All supervisory employees, supervisors
✔✔If sexual-harassment training is required by law at your PPO company, how many
hours of training is required? - ✔✔2 hours
✔✔What are some techniques used by security personnel to deter terrorism? -
✔✔Deter, delay, deny, and attacked
✔✔If working in a high-rise building and earthquake occurs, what should the card do? -
✔✔Follow posted instructions; usually involves a safe and orderly evacuation and
turning off utilities
✔✔Why should photo copies of timesheets be included with invoices sent to clients? -
✔✔To verify the work was performed
✔✔Is progressive disciplining a possible reason for terminating a guard? - ✔✔Yes
✔✔Can a PPO obtain a branch office license from BSIS for a temporary business
location in a state outside of California? - ✔✔No. BSIS can only deal with activity inside
California
✔✔A currently registered proprietary security officer wants to work a few days a week
for a PPO company. What must you do first? - ✔✔Must get a regular guard card.
Cannot work for a PPO until then
✔✔When can a PPO demand that his guard make an arrest? - ✔✔Never
