PSO PSO Surveillance and Observation 2

Question 1

The 'JDLR' principle used by security professionals stands for:

Accepted Answer

Just Doesn't Look Right

Answer

JDLR ('Just Doesn't Look Right') is an intuitive threat assessment principle encouraging officers to act on observable anomalies.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'target hardening' as a surveillance strategy?

Accepted Answer

Increasing physical barriers to make a target less attractive to threats

Answer

Target hardening involves making a potential target less appealing or accessible to would-be threats through physical and procedural measures.

Question 3

A PSO observes a person photographing security cameras, entry points, and guard positions. This behavior is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Pre-attack reconnaissance

Answer

Systematically photographing security features is a classic pre-attack reconnaissance behavior that should be reported immediately.

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum overlap percentage when setting up overlapping surveillance zones?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

A 10% overlap between adjacent surveillance zones is the standard minimum to ensure no gaps exist in coverage.

Question 5

When using a radio to report a suspicious person during surveillance, a PSO should:

Accepted Answer

Step away and speak discreetly to avoid alerting the subject

Answer

Speaking discreetly prevents alerting the subject and maintains the effectiveness of the surveillance.

PSO - Protective Service Officer Practice Test