ABST Surveillance and Patrol Techniques

Question 1

What is the main purpose of security patrols?

Accepted Answer

To deter crime, detect threats, and ensure safety through visible presence

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To give the officer exercise

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To check that lights are working

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To socialize with employees

Question 2

Why should a security officer vary their patrol route and timing?

Accepted Answer

To prevent predictability that could be exploited by criminals

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To cover more ground faster

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To avoid fatigue from repetition

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To check all CCTV cameras equally

Question 3

When conducting an interior patrol, which area should a security officer pay special attention to?

Accepted Answer

All areas including stairwells, restrooms, storage rooms, and blind spots

Answer

Common areas with high foot traffic only

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Only the executive floors

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Just the entrance lobby

Question 4

What is a 'clocking system' (guard tour system) used for in security patrol?

Accepted Answer

Verifying that an officer physically visited specific checkpoints during their patrol

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Tracking employee work hours

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Measuring how fast an officer walks

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Recording visitor check-ins

Question 5

If a security officer discovers an unlocked door that should be secured during a patrol, they should:

Accepted Answer

Secure it, document the incident, and report it to a supervisor promptly

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Leave it and report at the end of the shift

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Assume someone left it open intentionally and ignore it

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Lock it and tell no one

Question 6

What should a security officer do if they observe suspicious activity during a patrol?

Accepted Answer

Observe and gather information, report to supervisor, and follow instructions

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Confront the suspect alone immediately

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Ignore it if no crime has occurred yet

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Chase the suspect off the property