OPOTA STATE TEST – 74 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.

entify reasons for establishing effective communications with the media - a quick way to reach large audiences to inform the community about a situation - media coverage impacts public opinion of the organization apply guidelines a security officer should follow when making a statement to the media - avoid personal opinion - give consistent information to all media - remember anything said can appear on record - be prepared for reporters to ask questions you cannot answer - follow guidelines of your company Brainpower Read More define private security - self employed individuals and privately funded business entitles and organizations providing security related services to people Describe the goals of private security - REDUCE & DETER LOSS: loss prevention - method used by an individual to increase the likelihood of preventing or controlling loss - PROTECT ASSETS: an asset is any real or personal property that a company or individual owns and can be valuable Explain functional areas of private security -Information Security: measure to protect authorized access of electronic media, protected data, etc - Methods to Protect: educating employees on security measures - Physical Security: to protect the facility from internal and external threat, building perimeter location, access key control, and surveillance Types of Security Services Patrol: foot, mobile, fixed post, alarm response Investigations: accidents, personnel, background Define the term ethics a set of moral issues and aspects list the internal and external influences that affect an officer's decisions anger, lust, greed, peer pressure, relationships with family and friends, media, citizens, politics, moral beliefs identify factors that contribute to unethical behavior anger, lust, greed, peer pressure distinguish between what an ethical officer will and will not do will: - treat everyone professionally -be responsible - conduct duties objectively will not: - use excessive force -falsify reports describe 2 types of racism - INDIVIDUAL RACISM: person to person discrimination based on one's bias INSTITUTIONAL RACISM: can be forced through rules, policies Identify the difference between criminal profiling and racial profiling CRIMINAL PROFILING: based on observed behaviors and characteristics RACIAL PROFILING: the factors of race and bias toward that race Difference between low context and high context communications LOW: words send most of the message, words important, less emotion, eye contact HIGH: words are only part of message, less eye contact, emotion and posturing identify risk factors that add to likelihood for drug abuse - early aggressive behavior -lack of parental supervision -substance abuse -drug availability General effects of stimulants on the body - reverse effects of fatigue - talkative, anxious, excited - paranoia, dilated pupils - increased blood pressure and heart rate Identify paraphernalia with cocaine pipes to smoke, small mirrors, straws, razor blades, spoons, lighters, butane torch, chore boy, aluminum identify paraphernalia with meth cut straws, pipes, mirrors, needles, foil, MSM (cuts meth) Identify general effects of depressants on the body help people sleep, relieve anxiety, and muscle spasms, slowed physical activity, vomiting, slowed breathing, pupil constriction, calm, impaired functioning identify paraphernalia with herion knotted balloons, syringes, spoons, cigarette filters, gel capsules, lottery tickets, bottom of cans Identify paraphernalia with marihuana rolling papers, plastic bags, deodorizers, vapor devices, bongs, pipes, roach clips Identify what officers are responsible for when it comes to clandestine labs recognizing what appears to be the components Recognizing a Meth Lab - containers with layers of liquid and solids -containers with multiple layers of liquid - containers with tubes attached Bath salts MDPV aggressive behavior, delusions and suicide thoughts Cocaine Effects increased alertness, excitation, irritability, dilated pupils, loss of appetite, insomnia, increased blood pressure Meth Effects increased wakefulness, increased physical activity, decreased appetite, irregular heartbeat, picking at face, itchy, memory loss Heroin Effects nodding off, respiratory distress, constricted pupils, dry mouth, nausea, itching Marihuana Effects sensory perception, talkative, happiness, confusion, bloodshot eyes, increased appetite, panic attacks LSD Effects LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE: visual changes in mood, distorted perception of size and color Inhalants Effects slurred speech, inability to movement, dizziness and headaches state the purpose of the bill of rights to protect an individual's freedom and prevent government from interfering the rights Major components of criminal justice system law enforcement; keep the peace, prevent crime, provide services, and apprehend violators courts; hold trials, determine guilt or innocence corrections; supervising the offenders, prison, parole, probation, work release programs describe a private security officer's authority acting in his or her employing entity to protect and has same rights as the person or company that employs them state what security officers must do to improve interaction between security officers and juveniles -maintain professional demeanor - build positive relationship with communication -explain laws and rules and why behavior is not allowed - explain to juvenile possible consequences state the concept which is the foundation of the juvenile court system The Concept of Parens Parole - when arresting a juvenile, you become the place of their parent -rehabilitation, not to punish them but to save them define interview questioning of a victim, witness, or other person with info related to a case or incident Explain how to gain rapport with a subject - identify the purpose of the interview -offer subject the ability to choose the time - ask introductory/non threatening identify the needed components of fire oxygen, heat, fuel identify phases of burning incipient phase (growth) free burning phase (fully developed) smoldering phase (decay) identify the methods of extinguishing a fire - removal of fuel - exclusion of oxygen - reduction of temperature - inhibition of chain reaction Distinguish the classes of fire CLASS A - wood, cloth, paper CLASS B - flammable liquids and gases CLASS C - electrical equipment CLASS D - metals Methods of using fire extinguisher - pull pin - aim nozzle at base of fire - squeeze the handle - sweep the nozzle back and forth How to reduce risk of fire - hallways, doors, and stairs are free from obstacles - flammable materials in ventilated areas - report all gas leaks - repairment -turn off electrical if not using Identify common workplaces safety hazards - fire protection -grounds keeping and maintenance - emergency exits - vehicles - personal protective equipment identify key elements of a safety management program - management commitment and involvement - work site analysis - hazard prevention and control - safety and health training list the use of field notes - preserve the knowledge in written form - foundation of formal written report -may become part of legal proceedings - document the officer's actions Describe the guidelines to be followed when taking field notes - do not places info from one incident to another - write neatly - do not make personal comments - record all info in ink - active listening skills - be complete