DPSST Arrest, Search & Detention Procedures

Question 1

Under Oregon law, a private security officer's authority to detain a suspect is most closely related to which legal concept?

Accepted Answer

Citizen's arrest

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Statutory arrest

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Police power

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Administrative detention

Question 2

Which of the following conditions must generally be met before an unarmed security officer may lawfully detain a person on private property?

Accepted Answer

The officer must have witnessed or have reasonable grounds to believe a crime occurred

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Supervisor approval must be obtained first

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A written complaint from a third party must be filed

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The person must be searched before detainment begins

Question 3

When conducting a detention, a DPSST-certified unarmed security officer should first:

Accepted Answer

Identify themselves and state the reason for the detention

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Apply physical restraints immediately

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Search the individual for weapons

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Contact law enforcement before speaking to the detainee

Question 4

A security officer conducts a citizen's arrest. What is the officer's primary obligation immediately after the arrest?

Accepted Answer

Deliver the arrested person to a law enforcement officer without unnecessary delay

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Transport the suspect to a holding facility

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Complete a full written report before releasing or transferring custody

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Notify the property owner before taking any further action

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the scope of a search a security officer may lawfully conduct on a detained person?

Accepted Answer

Pat-down of outer clothing for weapons if there is reasonable concern for safety

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Full body cavity search for contraband

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Complete inventory search identical to a police booking search

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No search is ever permitted without written consent

Question 6

A security officer detains a shoplifting suspect who then clearly states, 'I want to leave.' The officer has reasonable grounds for the detention. What should the officer do?

Accepted Answer

Maintain the detention and await law enforcement arrival

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Release the suspect immediately to avoid false imprisonment claims

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Call a supervisor for authorization to continue

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Offer the suspect a written trespass notice in lieu of detention

Question 7

Which factor most clearly would make a security officer's detention of a suspect unlawful?

Accepted Answer

The detention was based solely on the suspect's race or appearance with no other articulable facts

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The officer failed to use handcuffs

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The officer did not read Miranda rights before questioning

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The detainee refused to provide identification