Power to Arrest Final Exam Practice Questions with Verified Answers

Power to Arrest Final Exam Practice Questions with Verified Answers The security guard's role BEFORE a violation has been committed is to: Prevention What is the security guard's role AFTER a violation has been committed? Observe and report Acting in such a way as to make someone think that you are a peace officer is: Illegal and should never be done You are patrolling a company parking lot and see two people trespassing near a car on the lot. You should first: Politely ask what they are doing Security officers have the same power to arrest as: private persons (citizens) Who can make a felony arrest? A peace officer, A security guard, Other private persons If a guard uses too much force to make an arrest, hey may be sued and/or have criminal charges filed against him. True When arresting a suspect for suspicion of burglary, you should say: "I am making a citizen's arrest." "You are under arrest for suspicion of burglary." When you are not sure whether to detain or arrest, you should: Observe and report and not detain or arrest If the suspect looks bigger and stronger, would that be a good reason for a security guard not to make an arrest by himself? Yes Can you search people before arresting them? No You are working as a security guard at a factory. The owner thinks that some employees are stealing tools. He asks you to search their cars on the parking lot. Are you legally allowed to search their cars? No Are you allowed to reach in through an open car window to take out tools that may have been stolen? No When you make an arrest, you should call the police: Without delay or as soon as possible. As a security guard, are your duties the same as a peace officer's? No In our legal system, innocence or guilt is decided only by a court. Yes Are you, or any private persons, legally required to arrest a suspect once you have seen him commit a crime? No Can you search a person to try to find enough evidence to arrest him? No What police procedure is followed when a suspect is taken into custody? They take the suspect to the station. They write a citation on the spot and then let him go. They submit reports to the district attorney for handling. If you make a legal arrest, are the police required by low to take custody of the suspect? Yes A FELONY crime is generally considered to be: A major crime. A MISDEMEANOR crime is generally considered to be: a minor crime As a security guard, you are meeting a primary responsibility when you: observe safety hazards, observe security violations, report safety hazards and security violations A security guard's authority to question people on private property owned by his employer or client is: greater than that of private parties The two conditions that must exist before a felony arrest can be made are: 1) that a felony crime must have been committed; and 2) you must have reason to believe the suspect actually committed the felony crime. Yes You witness a woman setting fire to a building. The offense she may have committed is: arson A man in a bar is making obscene remarks and trying to start fights. The security guard on duty asks the man to leave, but he refuses. The offense he may have committed is: disturbing the peace and trespassing A person breaks into a drug store late at night and takes several bottles of pills. What offense may have been committed? burglary An employee's husband waits in the parking lot by her car. When she arrives he hits her. What offense may have been committed? battery Does a guard registration card alone allow you to carry a gun? No When searching a suspect, you may search for the following: weapons only, when you have reasonable grounds to believe the suspect has a weapon A woman tells you, "The suspect tried to kill the bus driver with a metal pipe." This statement is: a conclusion A person who has been arrested for robbery should be referred to as: the suspect You should not arrest a person for a misdemeanor unless that person has committed the offense in your presence. True Your wrongful acts as a security guard may result in a liability lawsuit to include which of the following parties? you, the security guard, your employer, other people involved Terrorism is a use of force or violence against persons or property for the purpose of intimidation or coercion True Are all acts of terrorism crimes? True What are the four counter terrorist techniques of physical security? Deter, delay, deny and detect What are the two types of terrorism? Domestic and International What are the characteristics of a terrorist? They will have a specific objective in mind, they will always conduct a surveillance of the target, they will rehearse their operation Appearance and cleanliness are not as important and showing up on time for work. False The general public judges a security guard by: Appearance, Speech, Attitude The ability of a private security company and its security officers to fulfill their duties is dependent upon securing and maintaining public respect and approval. True Accepting gratuity is acceptable at certain times. False