Security Licence NSW Patrol and Incident Management 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of conducting regular security patrols?
- To collect evidence for police investigations
- To deter criminal activity and identify security risks (Correct answer)
- To enforce traffic regulations on site
- To monitor employee productivity
Correct answer: To deter criminal activity and identify security risks
Regular patrols deter criminal activity by demonstrating a security presence and allow officers to identify and respond to security risks before they escalate.
Question 2: Which patrol method is considered most effective for deterring planned criminal activity?
- Fixed post patrol only
- Predictable timed patrols
- Random and varied patrol routes and times (Correct answer)
- Patrol only during peak hours
Correct answer: Random and varied patrol routes and times
Random and varied patrol patterns prevent would-be offenders from predicting officer movements, making it harder to exploit gaps in coverage.
Question 3: When a security officer discovers a suspicious unattended package, what is the FIRST action they should take?
- Pick it up and move it to a safe location
- Open it to inspect the contents
- Do not touch it and immediately notify supervisors and emergency services (Correct answer)
- Ignore it if it appears small
Correct answer: Do not touch it and immediately notify supervisors and emergency services
The correct procedure is to leave the package undisturbed, clear the area, and notify supervisors and emergency services, as it could be a dangerous device.
Question 4: What document outlines the specific duties, responsibilities, and procedures for a particular security post?
- Incident log
- Post orders (Correct answer)
- Patrol checklist
- Site risk assessment
Correct answer: Post orders
Post orders are site-specific instructions that detail the exact duties, procedures, and responsibilities a security officer must follow at a particular location.
Question 5: When logging patrol observations, which detail is MOST important to record?
- The officer's personal opinions about site risks
- Exact time, location, and nature of any observations or incidents (Correct answer)
- General impressions of the site's security level
- The number of people present at the start of the shift
Correct answer: Exact time, location, and nature of any observations or incidents
Accurate patrol logs must include exact times, locations, and the specific nature of observations to ensure records are useful for investigations and legal proceedings.
Question 6: During a patrol, a security officer witnesses a physical altercation between two patrons. What is the FIRST priority?
- Intervene physically to separate the parties immediately
- Ensure personal safety and the safety of bystanders, then summon assistance (Correct answer)
- Record the incident on a mobile phone for evidence
- Wait for police to arrive before taking any action
Correct answer: Ensure personal safety and the safety of bystanders, then summon assistance
The first priority in any incident is personal safety and the safety of bystanders; a security officer must assess the situation before acting and call for backup.
Question 7: What is the purpose of a security officer completing a handover briefing at the end of a shift?
- To formally clock off and end liability for the site
- To inform the incoming officer of incidents, issues, and any ongoing concerns from the shift (Correct answer)
- To submit invoices for hours worked
- To clean and return all equipment issued during the shift
Correct answer: To inform the incoming officer of incidents, issues, and any ongoing concerns from the shift
A handover briefing ensures continuity of security by informing the incoming officer of relevant incidents, access issues, and any matters requiring follow-up.
Security Licence NSW Patrol and Incident Management 1
What is the primary purpose of conducting regular security patrols?