PLRD Incident Reporting and Documentation 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a 'chain of custody' record when handling evidence at a security post?

Accepted Answer

To document who handled the evidence and when, ensuring its integrity

Answer

A chain of custody record documents every person who handled the evidence and the time of transfer, ensuring the evidence has not been tampered with and remains admissible in court.

Question 2

A security officer receives a verbal complaint from a member of the public about a colleague's conduct. The officer should:

Accepted Answer

Record the complaint details in the Occurrence Book and report it to the supervisor

Answer

All complaints, even verbal ones, must be documented and escalated to a supervisor; failing to report may constitute a breach of duty and allow misconduct to continue.

Question 3

When photographing an incident scene for documentation purposes, a security officer should:

Accepted Answer

Photograph the scene as found, without disturbing anything

Answer

Photographing the scene as found preserves the original state as evidence; moving items can destroy critical evidence and compromise investigations.

Question 4

How long are security companies in Singapore generally required to retain CCTV footage under standard security practice guidelines?

Accepted Answer

At least 30 days

Answer

Industry best practice and many client contracts in Singapore require CCTV footage to be retained for a minimum of 30 days to allow for incident investigation after the fact.

Question 5

If a security officer is unsure how to classify the severity of an incident for reporting purposes, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Consult their supervisor or refer to the site's Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Answer

When uncertain, officers must consult their supervisor or the site SOP to ensure incidents are accurately classified, as wrong classification may delay the appropriate response.

PLRD Security Practice Test

PLRD Security Practice Test

PLRD Incident Reporting and Documentation 3