DPSST Arrest, Search & Detention Procedures 2

Question 1

What is the legal term for the unlawful confinement of a person against their will without legal justification?

Accepted Answer

False imprisonment

Answer

False imprisonment is the unlawful restraint or confinement of a person without legal authority, and security officers can be personally liable for it.

Question 2

Before searching a person's bag at a private venue, the most legally sound practice for a security officer is to:

Accepted Answer

Rely on posted signs and the terms of entry that permit searches as a condition of admission

Answer

When venue entry terms (posted or ticketed) notify guests that searches are a condition of entry, those searches are generally lawful with implied consent.

Question 3

A detained suspect begins resisting. Which type of force is generally the most appropriate initial response for a DPSST unarmed security officer?

Accepted Answer

Verbal commands to de-escalate and regain compliance

Answer

Verbal de-escalation is the first step in the use-of-force continuum and should be attempted before any physical response.

Question 4

When documenting a detention incident, which information is LEAST critical to include in the initial report?

Accepted Answer

The suspect's personal opinion of the officer

Answer

A suspect's opinion of the officer is subjective and irrelevant to establishing the legal justification for a detention.

Question 5

An unarmed security officer witnesses a felony in progress. Under Oregon citizen's arrest law, the officer may:

Accepted Answer

Arrest the person who committed the felony

Answer

Oregon law allows any person, including a security officer, to arrest another for a felony committed in their presence.

DPSST - Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Unarmed Certification Practice Test

DPSST - Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Unarmed Certification Practice Test

DPSST Arrest, Search & Detention Procedures 2