ABST - Alberta Basic Security Training Documentation and Evidence Questions and Answers

Question 1

When documenting an incident in a notebook, which of the following is a critical rule to ensure its admissibility and credibility in court?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a single line through any errors and initialing the change.

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Leaving blank spaces between entries to add more details later.

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Removing pages with errors to keep the notebook tidy.

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Using a pencil to allow for easy corrections and updates.

Question 2

A security professional is writing an incident report about a theft. Which of the following statements is the most appropriate and objective for the report?

Accepted Answer

I observed an individual conceal two items under their jacket and exit without paying.

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The suspect looked guilty and was probably a drug user.

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A man in a blue jacket stole the items because he was acting suspiciously.

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The individual, who appeared nervous and shifty, took the merchandise.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of maintaining a 'chain of custody' for a piece of evidence found at a scene?

Accepted Answer

To provide a chronological record of everyone who has handled the evidence.

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To determine the monetary value of the evidence.

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To ensure the evidence is properly labeled with the date and time.

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To quickly identify the original owner of the item.

Question 4

While on patrol, you witness a verbal altercation that does not escalate physically and resolves on its own. According to ABST standards for documentation, what is the correct course of action?

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Make a detailed entry in your notebook about the observation.

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Only report the incident if one of the individuals files a formal complaint.

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Ignore the event as it resolved without physical conflict.

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Verbally inform the next guard on shift but do not write it down.

Question 5

When taking a statement from a witness after an incident, what is the most critical piece of information to obtain and record, besides their account of the event?

Accepted Answer

Their full name and contact information.

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Their opinion on who was at fault.

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Their previous history of witnessing incidents.

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Their emotional reaction to the event.

Question 6

Which of the '5 W's and H' is being addressed when a security professional documents the 'actions taken' in an incident report?

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How

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What

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Why

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Who