PLRD Incident Reporting and Documentation 2

Question 1

Which information is ESSENTIAL to include in every incident report?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, location, description of incident, and parties involved

Answer

A complete incident report must include the 5Ws (who, what, when, where, why) and how — starting with date, time, location, incident description, and parties involved.

Question 2

When handing over to the next shift, a security officer should:

Accepted Answer

Provide a written handover in the Occurrence Book and brief the incoming officer

Answer

A written handover in the Occurrence Book combined with a verbal briefing ensures continuity of information and that the incoming officer is fully aware of all relevant matters.

Question 3

A CCTV recording that captured a theft incident should be:

Accepted Answer

Preserved and secured immediately as potential evidence

Answer

CCTV footage of incidents must be preserved as potential evidence for police investigations and should be secured to prevent tampering or accidental deletion.

Question 4

In Singapore, if a security officer witnesses a crime in progress, what is the FIRST action regarding documentation?

Accepted Answer

Mentally note key details immediately and document them as soon as safely possible

Answer

Memory fades quickly, so mentally noting key details immediately and documenting them as soon as safe ensures accuracy while the incident is fresh.

Question 5

Which of the following should a security officer AVOID when writing an incident report?

Accepted Answer

Using jargon, abbreviations, or ambiguous terms

Answer

Jargon and ambiguous terms can cause misunderstandings; reports should use clear, plain language that any reader can understand, including those unfamiliar with security terminology.

PLRD Security Practice Test

PLRD Security Practice Test

PLRD Incident Reporting and Documentation 2