Legal Aspects & Ethics in Security Flashcards
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Before asking a trespasser to leave and using force to remove them, an officer should generally first:
Answer: Give a clear request to leave and a reasonable opportunity to comply
Removal of a trespasser normally requires notice to leave and a chance to comply before only reasonable force is used.
Which statement best describes the difference between a crime and a tort?
Answer: A crime is a wrong against society prosecuted by the state; a tort is a civil wrong against an individual remedied by damages
Crimes are prosecuted by the government for punishment, while torts are private lawsuits seeking compensation, and one act can be both.
An employee voluntarily consents to a search of their locker. What makes consent valid?
Answer: It is given freely and voluntarily by someone with authority over the area
Valid consent must be voluntary and given by a person with actual or apparent authority over the place searched.
Inaccurately adding facts to an incident report to support a detention is:
Answer: Unethical and may constitute falsification of records
Reports must be factual and complete; adding false details destroys credibility and can be a crime.
Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, which applies to security employers, is:
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII bars employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating on these protected characteristics.
A property owner who knows of repeated assaults in its parking lot but provides no added security may be liable under which theory?
Answer: Premises liability for foreseeable criminal acts
Owners owe invitees reasonable care against foreseeable criminal acts, and prior similar incidents establish foreseeability.
An officer receives a subpoena to testify about an incident. The proper response is to:
Answer: Comply, notify the supervisor, and review notes and reports before testifying
A subpoena is a court order requiring appearance; officers should notify their employer and prepare by reviewing their documentation.