KCPD PRIVATE SECURITY Q&A

What is your primary function? - Answer- To protect the clients property. What are your responsibilities before a crime has been committed? - Answer- Prevention of any crime. Who has the authority to detain and apprehend a suspect? - Answer- Class A license holders. What are three positions a class B license holder may hold? - Answer- Guard, Armed courier, proprietary private investigator. T/F If you have the authority to carry a gun you can make an arrest? - Answer- False, there are positions that may require you to carry, but do not give you the authority to make an arrest. What should you do after an offense has occurred. - Answer- Observe the incident and report the incident. What is your primary role before an offense has occurred - Answer- Prevention On the clients property who gives you the power to question suspects? - Answer- The owner of the property. What can you do to prevent unlawful entry into an area? - Answer- physically block the entrance When doing a security checkpoint of people leaving what are two guidelines to remember when searching through their stuff? - Answer- Never touch the person or their belongings. What should you do upon contact with a police officer? - Answer- Show your private security license and identify who you are and who you work for. What does CYMBOL stand for - Answer- Color, year, make, body, occupants, license. What are two things that are key to your safety? - Answer- Alertness and awareness What is an arrest? - Answer- Restriction of a persons movement What is probable cause? - Answer- Facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable and prudent person to believe that crime has been committed and has been committ