ASO Security Patrol Procedures & Emergency Response 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When conducting a foot patrol in low-light conditions, an armed security officer should primarily:
- Use a flashlight only when absolutely necessary to avoid detection
- Carry a flashlight and use it to illuminate potential hazards and dark areas (Correct answer)
- Rely solely on night-vision equipment provided by the employer
- Avoid patrolling in low-light conditions and wait until daylight
Correct answer: Carry a flashlight and use it to illuminate potential hazards and dark areas
Officers should carry and use a flashlight to safely illuminate their path and identify potential hazards or threats during low-light patrols.
Question 2: An armed security officer discovers a fire in a storage room during a patrol. What is the FIRST action the officer should take?
- Attempt to extinguish the fire using the nearest fire extinguisher
- Evacuate the building immediately without notifying anyone
- Activate the nearest fire alarm and call 911 (Correct answer)
- Secure the perimeter to prevent unauthorized access
Correct answer: Activate the nearest fire alarm and call 911
Activating the fire alarm and calling 911 ensures occupants are warned and professional firefighters are dispatched without delay.
Question 3: During a patrol, an officer notices a vehicle parked in a fire lane for over 30 minutes. The best course of action is to:
- Immediately have the vehicle towed without attempting contact
- Document the vehicle and contact the property manager for guidance (Correct answer)
- Place a warning notice on the windshield and ignore it thereafter
- Call police immediately without documenting the situation
Correct answer: Document the vehicle and contact the property manager for guidance
Documenting the violation and contacting the property manager follows proper protocol and allows authorized personnel to direct further action.
Question 4: What is the purpose of varying patrol routes and timing during a security assignment?
- To reduce the distance an officer must walk during a shift
- To prevent potential offenders from predicting the officer's movements (Correct answer)
- To allow officers to take breaks at different times without accountability
- To comply with union requirements for shift scheduling
Correct answer: To prevent potential offenders from predicting the officer's movements
Unpredictable patrol patterns prevent criminals from identifying gaps in security coverage and planning activities around the officer's schedule.
Question 5: An armed security officer witnesses a person collapse and become unresponsive. If the officer is trained in CPR, the priority sequence should be:
- Call for help, check for breathing, begin chest compressions (Correct answer)
- Begin chest compressions immediately without calling for help
- Check for a pulse, administer AED shock, then call 911
- Position the victim, call family members, then call 911
Correct answer: Call for help, check for breathing, begin chest compressions
The correct sequence is to call for help to activate EMS, confirm unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing, then begin CPR.
Question 6: When writing a security incident report, which detail is LEAST important to include?
- The exact time and date the incident occurred
- The officer's personal opinion about what caused the incident (Correct answer)
- Names and descriptions of any witnesses
- Actions taken by the officer in response to the incident
Correct answer: The officer's personal opinion about what caused the incident
Security reports must contain objective, factual information; personal opinions or speculation undermine the report's legal and investigative value.
Question 7: A security officer on patrol finds an unlocked door that should be secured. The proper procedure is to:
- Lock the door, continue patrol, and report it verbally at end of shift
- Prop the door open to allow maintenance access later in the shift
- Secure the door, document the finding, and notify the supervisor promptly (Correct answer)
- Leave the door as found and report only if it is still unlocked at end of shift
Correct answer: Secure the door, document the finding, and notify the supervisor promptly
Securing the vulnerability immediately, documenting it, and notifying supervision ensures the breach is addressed and creates a record for accountability.
ASO Security Patrol Procedures & Emergency Response 2
When conducting a foot patrol in low-light conditions, an armed security officer should primarily: