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

Answer

Randomising patrol routes removes predictability from the security routine, which significantly deters potential offenders who might otherwise time their actions to coincide with a predictable patrol gap.

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

Answer

An unfamiliar vehicle in a restricted area requires investigation. The officer should record details such as registration number and time, attempt to identify the owner, and escalate to a supervisor or police if the vehicle cannot be explained.

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

Answer

A patrol log should be comprehensive, recording the time, areas covered, all observations including normal conditions, and any anomalies or incidents. This creates an accurate audit trail for the premises.

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

Answer

The officer should call the police, preserve the CCTV footage as evidence, and keep the suspect under surveillance. Solo confrontation of a potential vehicle crime suspect poses safety risks and may not be legally necessary.

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

Answer

Sleeping on duty is a serious breach of professional conduct for a security officer. It renders the officer unable to fulfil their protective function and may violate the terms of their PLRD licence and employment contract.

PLRD Security Practice Test

PLRD Security Practice Test

PLRD Patrolling, Surveillance, and Professional Conduct