SIA Door Documentation & Communication 3

Question 1

What is the NATO phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'B'?

Accepted Answer

Bravo

Answer

Bravo represents the letter B in the NATO phonetic alphabet, used in radio communications to ensure clarity when spelling out information.

Question 2

A door supervisor overhears a radio message about a person matching a description of a barred individual. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Identify and discreetly monitor the individual, report their location and await instructions

Answer

Discreet observation and reporting location maintains safety; immediate confrontation may be premature before confirmation and risks conflict; awaiting instructions ensures a coordinated response.

Question 3

What is 'Pub Watch' and how does it support door supervisors?

Accepted Answer

A local voluntary scheme linking licensed premises to share intelligence on barred persons and incidents

Answer

Pub Watch is a voluntary partnership between licensed premises that allows venues to share information on barred persons and incidents, improving security across an area.

Question 4

What is 'report writing' best practice for a door supervisor?

Accepted Answer

Write factually, chronologically, in first person using clear plain English, avoiding opinion and jargon

Answer

Security reports should be factual, chronological accounts in the first person using plain English; opinions should be avoided and events described as observed, not interpreted.

Question 5

What legal obligation applies to CCTV footage requested by police for an investigation?

Accepted Answer

The venue must preserve and provide it promptly when subject to a lawful request

Answer

When police request CCTV footage for a criminal investigation, the venue has a duty to preserve relevant footage and provide it on receipt of a lawful request; obstruction could constitute an offence.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Documentation & Communication 3