TPS Drug & Alcohol Awareness

Question 1

What indicators might suggest that a person encountered by a security officer is under the influence of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Slurred speech, unsteady gait, strong odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, and impaired coordination

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Pale skin, rapid speech, dilated pupils, and increased energy

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Slow heart rate, low blood pressure, and cold extremities only

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Excessive sweating, high fever, and muscle rigidity

Question 2

Under the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code (TABC), what is a security officer's general duty when working at a licensed establishment?

Accepted Answer

To help the establishment comply with TABC regulations, including refusing service to intoxicated persons and preventing minors from consuming alcohol

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To enforce all state criminal laws on behalf of TABC

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To arrest any person who violates TABC on the premises

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To conduct sobriety testing on all patrons using certified equipment

Question 3

What is 'dram shop liability' and how does it relate to security officers working at venues that serve alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Legal liability for an establishment that serves alcohol to an obviously intoxicated person who then causes harm — security officers can help prevent this by identifying and addressing intoxicated patrons

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A federal excise tax on alcohol served in commercial establishments

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A TABC inspection program for licensed premises

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A law that prohibits security officers from consuming alcohol on duty

Question 4

What are the physical indicators that might suggest a person is under the influence of stimulant drugs?

Accepted Answer

Dilated pupils, increased heart rate and blood pressure, excessive sweating, agitation, rapid speech, and erratic behavior

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Constricted pupils, slow breathing, drowsiness, and pale skin

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Slurred speech, unsteady gait, and flushed face

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Jaundice, confusion, and abdominal pain

Question 5

What observable signs might indicate that a person is under the influence of opioids or sedative drugs?

Accepted Answer

Pinpoint pupils, drowsiness or unconsciousness, slow breathing, slurred speech, and limpness

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Dilated pupils, hyperactivity, rapid speech, and extreme agitation

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Red eyes, increased appetite, slowed reaction time, and laughter

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High fever, muscle rigidity, and rapid pulse only

Question 6

When a security officer suspects a patron is intoxicated and needs assistance, what is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Approach calmly, identify yourself, assess the person's condition, and offer assistance — call EMS if there are signs of medical distress

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Immediately call police to remove the person from the premises

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Physically remove the person from the establishment as quickly as possible

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Ignore the person unless they become violent