TPS General Procedures and Practices 3

Question 1

A fire alarm activates in a building where a security officer is posted. Which action should the officer take FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate all occupants immediately following the emergency action plan

Answer

Life safety is the top priority; officers must initiate evacuation per the site emergency action plan immediately when a fire alarm activates.

Question 2

When a security officer uses radio communication, messages should begin with:

Accepted Answer

The call sign or unit identifier of the person being called, followed by the caller's identifier

Answer

Proper radio protocol starts with the intended recipient's identifier, followed by the caller's identifier, to establish who is communicating.

Question 3

Evidence found at a crime scene should be handled by a security officer by:

Accepted Answer

Leaving it undisturbed and protecting the scene until law enforcement arrives

Answer

Security officers must preserve the crime scene without disturbing evidence, which should only be collected by law enforcement.

Question 4

A security officer observes a person shoplifting merchandise valued at $75 inside the store they are protecting. Under the Texas 'shopkeeper's privilege,' the officer may:

Accepted Answer

Detain the person for a reasonable time to investigate the situation

Answer

Texas law allows merchants and their agents to detain a suspected shoplifter for a reasonable period to investigate, but not for an unreasonable or extended time.

Question 5

An officer is approached by someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer in plain clothes who demands access to a restricted area without showing a badge. The security officer should:

Accepted Answer

Request to see official credentials before granting access

Answer

Security officers must require proper identification credentials from anyone, including those claiming to be law enforcement, before granting access to restricted areas.

(TPS) Texas Private Security Certification Practice Test

(TPS) Texas Private Security Certification Practice Test

TPS General Procedures and Practices 3