Security Procedures Flashcards
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What is the 'five Ws' approach to gathering information about a security incident?
Answer: Who, What, Where, When, Why
The five Ws — Who, What, Where, When, Why (and sometimes How) — provide a structured approach to gathering and recording all essential information about a security incident.
What should a security guard do if they encounter an intruder on site?
Answer: Observe from a safe distance, note their description, do not confront, call the police, and report to the control room
Personal safety is paramount. Observe the intruder from a safe distance, note their description, direction of travel, and any vehicle details. Do not confront them — call the police and report to the control room.
What is a 'guard tour system' and what is its purpose?
Answer: An electronic system that records when and where a guard has patrolled, providing proof that checks have been completed
A guard tour system uses checkpoints (electronic tags, QR codes, or NFC points) placed around the site that the guard scans during patrols. It creates an audit trail proving patrols were completed at the correct times.
What is the correct procedure for a security guard discovering a health and safety hazard?
Answer: Make the area safe if possible, report the hazard to the site manager and log it in the incident book
The guard should take immediate steps to make the area safe (e.g., cordon off a wet floor), report the hazard to the site manager or facilities team, and document it in the incident log. Do not attempt repairs you are not qualified for.
Why is effective communication important between a security guard and the control room?
Answer: To ensure real-time situational awareness, coordinate responses, and maintain a record of events
Regular communication with the control room ensures situational awareness, enables coordinated responses to incidents, provides welfare checks for lone workers, and creates an auditable record of the guard's activities.
What is 'lone working' and what risks does it present for security guards?
Answer: Working alone without direct supervision, which presents risks including confrontation, medical emergencies, and delayed assistance
Lone working means working alone without colleagues nearby. Risks include: confrontation without backup, medical emergencies with no one to help, vulnerability to attack, and delayed response from emergency services.