CSS Legal Compliance & Ethical Standards 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'duty of care' obligation for a security supervisor?

Accepted Answer

The legal obligation to act reasonably to prevent foreseeable harm to others

Answer

Duty of care requires security supervisors to act as a reasonably prudent person would to prevent foreseeable harm to those on the premises.

Question 2

Under U.S. law, a private security officer making a citizen's arrest generally may detain a person only when:

Accepted Answer

A felony has been committed in the officer's presence

Answer

Most state laws permit citizen's arrests only when a felony is actually committed in the officer's direct presence.

Question 3

ASIS International's Code of Ethics requires security professionals to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct themselves with honesty, integrity, and respect for the law

Answer

The ASIS Code of Ethics calls on security professionals to act with integrity, uphold the law, and serve the public interest.

Question 4

A security supervisor is asked to sign an incident report that contains inaccurate information written by another officer. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse to sign and require corrections before submission

Answer

Signing a false report makes the supervisor legally liable for the inaccuracies; corrections must be made before submission.

Question 5

Which law prohibits employers, including security firms, from discriminating in hiring and employment practices based on national origin, religion, sex, or race?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the primary federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

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CSS Legal Compliance & Ethical Standards 3