PLRD Patrolling, Surveillance, and Professional Conduct

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of conducting random patrols rather than fixed-route patrols?

Accepted Answer

Random patrols are less predictable, making it harder for potential offenders to plan around them

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Random patrols reduce the distance officers need to walk during their shift

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Random patrols allow officers to skip less important areas of the premises

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Random patrols are required by PLRD licensing conditions for all officers

Question 2

A security officer notices an unfamiliar vehicle parked in a restricted area at night. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Record the vehicle details, attempt to identify the owner, and report to the supervisor or police if needed

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Immediately tow the vehicle from the premises

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Attach a notice on the vehicle and continue the patrol

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Ignore it unless the vehicle is still there during the next patrol

Question 3

What information should be recorded in a security officer's patrol log?

Accepted Answer

Time of patrol, areas covered, observations made, and any incidents or anomalies noted

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Only incidents that result in police involvement

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A general statement confirming the premises was found to be secure

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The officer's personal notes about colleagues on duty

Question 4

A security officer observes CCTV footage showing a person attempting to break into a vehicle in the car park. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Call the police, record the footage, and observe the suspect's movements without direct confrontation alone

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Rush to the car park immediately and physically apprehend the suspect

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Continue monitoring and take no action until the break-in is completed

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Contact the vehicle owner before alerting the police

Question 5

Which of the following behaviours violates the professional conduct standards expected of a Singapore security officer?

Accepted Answer

Sleeping during an assigned duty shift

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Writing detailed patrol log entries after each round

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Reporting an observed safety hazard to the premises manager

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Wearing the correct uniform and identification badge on duty

Question 6

What is the correct procedure when a security officer discovers a suspicious package at a protected premises?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch it, clear the area, call 999, and await police instructions

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Open the package carefully to determine whether it is a real threat

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Move the package to an isolated area outside the building

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Take a photograph and send it to the client before calling police