SIA Drug Awareness 3

Question 1

What is the maximum penalty for supplying a Class A drug in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Life imprisonment and/or unlimited fine

Answer

7 years' imprisonment

Answer

10 years' imprisonment

Answer

14 years' imprisonment

Question 2

A door supervisor discovers drug paraphernalia in a venue toilet. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Leave it in place, photograph it, record the find, and notify management and police

Answer

Clean it up and dispose of it in a sharps bin

Answer

Pick it up with gloves and hand it to the police

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Ignore it as it is not their responsibility

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential medical emergency associated with ketamine use?

Accepted Answer

A 'K-hole' causing complete dissociation and unresponsiveness

Answer

Heart attack

Answer

Severe allergic skin rash

Answer

Tooth decay

Question 4

Under the duty of care, what responsibility does a door supervisor have toward a heavily intoxicated person refused entry?

Accepted Answer

Ensure they are not left in a vulnerable position and consider calling a taxi or contacting emergency services

Answer

None, once refused entry they are no longer the venue's responsibility

Answer

Escort them to the nearest bus stop

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Call their employer to collect them

Question 5

Which Act governs the licensing of door supervisors and security operatives in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Private Security Industry Act 2001

Answer

Security Industry Authority Act 2000

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Licensing Act 2003

Answer

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Question 6

What is the correct procedure for recording a drug seizure in a venue's incident log?

Accepted Answer

Record date, time, location, description of substance, amount, who found it, witnesses, how it was sealed, and the police reference number

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Write a brief note about what was found

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Take a photograph and email it to the licensing authority

Answer

No record is needed if police have been called