PLRD Private Security Industry Act 2

Question 1

Under the Private Security Industry Act, a licensed security agency is required to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a register of all security officers deployed

Answer

Licensed security agencies must maintain accurate records, including a register of all deployed security officers, as required under the Private Security Industry Act to ensure accountability and traceability.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'security work' as defined under Singapore's Private Security Industry Act?

Accepted Answer

Guarding or protecting any person, property, or premises against unlawful acts

Answer

The Private Security Industry Act defines 'security work' as work that involves guarding or protecting a person, property, or premises against unlawful acts such as theft, damage, or unlawful entry.

Question 3

A security officer's licence is suspended by PLRD. What is the officer legally required to do?

Accepted Answer

Stop performing security work immediately

Answer

Once a security officer's licence is suspended, the officer must immediately cease performing security work. Continuing to work while suspended is a criminal offence under the Private Security Industry Act.

Question 4

Who has the authority to inspect a licensed security agency's premises and records under the Private Security Industry Act?

Accepted Answer

An authorised officer appointed by the Commissioner of Police

Answer

Under the Private Security Industry Act, authorised officers appointed by the Commissioner of Police have the authority to enter, inspect, and examine security agency premises and records for compliance purposes.

Question 5

Under the Private Security Industry Act, what must a security agency do before deploying a security officer on a new assignment?

Accepted Answer

Verify that the officer holds a valid and current licence

Answer

A security agency is legally obligated to verify that every security officer they deploy holds a valid licence. Deploying an unlicensed officer is an offence under the Private Security Industry Act.

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PLRD Private Security Industry Act 2