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What is the primary role of a security officer in crime prevention?
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a. Reduce the desire for a person to committ a crime.
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b. Patrol all assigned areas dilligently.
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c. Reduce the opportunity for a person to committ a crime.
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d. None of these -
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..........ANSWER.......c. Reduce the opportunity for a person to committ a
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crime.
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Crime prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a c
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rime risk. It also involves what?
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a. Initiating some action to remove or reduce the risk.
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b. Reporting the risk to law enforcement authorities.
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c. Documenting the risk to the administration.
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d. Each of the above. -
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..........ANSWER.......a. Initiating some action to remove or reduce the ris
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k.
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What must be done about life safety deficiencies found in the hazzard
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surveillance tour? p
a. Report them to the nearest medical personnel.
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b. Correct them before the next safety committee meeting.
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c. Report them to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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d. Correct them immediately. -
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..........ANSWER.......d. Correct them immediately.
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What is the purpose of crime analysis?
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a. Identify problems and develop strategies to reduce problems.
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b. Assist law enforcement in identifying known criminals.
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c. Solve crimes and make arrests.
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d. None of the above. -
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..........ANSWER.......a. Identify problems and develop strategies to redu
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ce problems.
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Which of the following is easier and more cost effective for an institut
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ion?
a. Allowing outside organizations to conduct safety training.
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b. Installing access controls only on exterior doors.
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c. Using off-duty law enforcement officers instead of security officers.
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d. Building in security systems during building design. -
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..........ANSWER.......d. Building in security systems during building desi
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gn.
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The Triangle of Crime consists of:
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a. Opportunity, Unattended Items, Desire
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b. Ability, Opportunity, Randon Access
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c. Opportunity, Desire, Ability
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d. Access, Desire, Opportunity -
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..........ANSWER.......c. Opportunity, Desire, Ability
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What are the layers of protection through physical security planning?
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..........ANSWER.......* Perimeter Barrior: line or outside perimeter of th
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e site
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* Building's Exterior: top, sides, bottom of building
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* Interior Controls: lock/key systems, access control systems,
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alarms, camera, policies/procedures, training
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How can employee awareness programs improve safety in a healthca
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re facility? - ..........ANSWER.......* Generates employee involvement
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* Improves trust/credibility in the security program and it's
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personnel
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What are the two most important aspects of a successful security pro
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gram?
a. Assist law enforcement and identifying known criminals
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b. Patrol and crime prevention
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c. Crime prevention and risk assessment
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d. Security awareness and crime prevention -
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..........ANSWER.......d. Security awareness and crime prevention
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Why is crime analysis important? -
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..........ANSWER.......It helps security monitor the level and types of crim
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e and seasonal fluctuations.
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How does environmental design promote a safer environment? -
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..........ANSWER.......Design areas with:
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CPTED
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Clear sight lines
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Appropriate lighting
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Unambiguous sinage
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Sprinkler heads must not have any obstruction or storage within _____
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inches of the sprinkler head:
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a. 12 p
b. 16 p
c. 18
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d. 20 - ..........ANSWER.......c. 18
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What agency requires Hazard Surveillance Rounds?
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a. Occupational Safety Health Association (OSHA)
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