PSO PSO Surveillance and Observation 3

Question 1

A PSO should document the time of each observation primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Timestamps establish a timeline that can corroborate or refute accounts of events

Answer

Accurate timestamps create a verifiable timeline that is essential for investigations, legal proceedings, and incident review.

Question 2

The concept of 'layered security' in surveillance means:

Accepted Answer

Using multiple overlapping security measures so that defeating one does not compromise all

Answer

Layered security ensures that an adversary must overcome multiple independent measures, reducing the chance of a successful breach.

Question 3

What is the correct action when a PSO loses visual contact with a suspicious individual inside a facility?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify dispatch and other officers with the last known location and description

Answer

Notifying dispatch and other officers immediately allows for a coordinated response to relocate the individual safely.

Question 4

Which observation aid is most useful for a PSO monitoring a large, open outdoor area at night?

Accepted Answer

Night-vision binoculars

Answer

Night-vision binoculars amplify available light, enabling effective observation of large open areas in low-light conditions.

Question 5

In behavior detection, 'duping delight' refers to:

Accepted Answer

An involuntary smile or smirk when a subject successfully deceives an officer

Answer

'Duping delight' is a micro-expression where a person involuntarily smiles or smirks after successfully deceiving someone, a key deception indicator.

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