CSP Incident Response & Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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After a critical incident, how long should surveillance video typically be retained before it can be considered for routine deletion?
Answer: Until released by legal counsel or law enforcement, or the statute of limitations expires
Footage tied to a critical incident must be preserved until legal and investigative authorities confirm it is no longer needed or the relevant statute of limitations has passed.
A 'soft lockdown' procedure at a school or corporate campus typically requires surveillance to:
Answer: Increase camera monitoring at perimeter entry points and report unauthorized access attempts
During a soft lockdown, heightened perimeter monitoring helps detect the threat that prompted the lockdown while interior monitoring continues for occupant safety.
Which of the following BEST describes the role of surveillance in the 'recovery' phase of an incident?
Answer: Reviewing recorded footage to reconstruct the timeline and support after-action analysis
In the recovery phase, recorded footage is reviewed to build an accurate timeline that supports investigations, legal proceedings, and process improvements.
An evacuation drill is being conducted at a facility. Surveillance's primary role during the drill is to:
Answer: Monitor evacuation flow, identify bottlenecks, and document compliance for debrief
Monitoring and documenting evacuation drills allows the security team to identify process gaps and improve emergency response plans.
When communicating with law enforcement during an active incident, a surveillance operator should provide:
Answer: Concise, accurate descriptions including location, direction of travel, clothing, and suspect count
Clear, factual descriptors — location, movement direction, appearance, and numbers — are the most actionable intelligence a surveillance operator can relay to responding officers.
A facility's surveillance system loses power during an active incident due to an electrical failure. The BEST preparedness measure to prevent this vulnerability is:
Answer: Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and backup generator connections for critical cameras and recorders
UPS units and generator backup ensure surveillance systems remain operational during power failures, which are common during major incidents.