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

Answer

Classic signs of alcohol intoxication include slurred speech, unsteady gait, alcohol odor, bloodshot eyes, and impaired coordination.

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

Answer

Security officers at licensed establishments assist with TABC compliance by monitoring for and addressing intoxicated patrons, checking IDs to prevent underage drinking, and maintaining order.

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

Answer

Dram shop liability holds establishments responsible for harms caused by intoxicated patrons they served. Security officers who identify and address intoxicated patrons help protect the establishment from this liability.

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

Answer

Stimulants cause physiological arousal: dilated pupils, elevated heart rate/blood pressure, sweating, agitation, rapid speech, and potentially violent or erratic behavior.

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

Answer

Opioids and sedatives depress the central nervous system: pinpoint pupils, extreme drowsiness, slow breathing, slurred speech, and physical limpness are characteristic signs.

(TPS) Texas Private Security Certification Practice Test

(TPS) Texas Private Security Certification Practice Test

TPS Drug & Alcohol Awareness