unit 5 test

Why does California also mandate such classes as public relations, report writing, and communication skills in addition to those that focus on keeping people safe? Check all that apply.

California trainers state that these classes are relevant to particular offices. A wide variety of skill sets prepares the security for any type of situation. Every security location requires good communication among its workers.

Private security guards may conduct searches of persons or their property on the street or at their residence, but they may not do so in other locations such as night clubs or retail stores.

False

If a private investigator (PI) has entered a private residence to look for clues, what consequence might the PI receive that the private security guard may not?

The PI can be charged with burglary.

What does the diversity and demand for trained professionals in the private security industry indicate? (Check all that apply.)

The training and educational requirements are key to gaining insight into how security forces actually operate. It still takes using critical thinking skills to see through loopholes and snares in the everyday practice of providing security. There are many obstacles to understanding the risks and benefits of security careers.

Many states do not require licensing of unarmed security personnel but often cities and counties do require licenses.

True

Several states including California, New York, and Florida often require background checks, a clean criminal record, and require applicants to pay an application and/or license fee.

True

Human beings have always sought ways to be safe. How did colonial Americans deal with danger? Check all that apply.

Private individuals supported primitive law enforcement forces. Private individuals helped to establish private security personnel. Private individuals made major contributions to the Revolutionary War effort.

Based on you reading of the following mission statement by the Florida Licensing Division, what is the main purpose of this state's licensing standards?It is the responsibility of the division to protect the public from unethical business practices on the part of persons providing private security, private investigative and recovery services to the public through licensure and regulation of those industries.

The state explicitly protects its citizens from any security guards' unethical practices.

What is meant when the general duties that private security agents must perform while on a patrol are described as "observe, deter, record, and report"?

They are on protection patrol.

Why are many licensing and training courses required or offered in various states called "fragmented?"

Each state offers a different range of requirements and training.

Why does the way private military companies (PMC) work cause them to be considered controversial?

They contract their services as security guards but they perform military duties.

What makes gaming security such a large employer of security guards? Check all that apply.

Gaming surveillance is a major role and requires many officers. It is a multi-billion dollar industry.

How did the work of Pinkerton in the late 19th century set the standard for a wide range of skills to be associated with the security industry? Check all that apply.

He introduced the use of intelligence factors, using them to foil a plot against President Lincoln. He used and trained others in investigative skills for apprehending criminals.

Allan Pinkerton started out in the business of making barrels, so what did he do when he became interested in how a city works?

He joined the Chicago police force.

How do promotions work in private security? Check all that apply.

Hiring occurs when there is a position to fill. Having experience, skills and education in the work needed in certain positions is cause for promotion.

Which of the following is the most significant reason for requiring students in security training courses to use learning journals?

It is a way of integrating background material with training practices for more thorough understanding.

Private security guards abuse the Fourteenth Amendment when they unjustly targeting men of color for heightened scrutiny.

True

Could a loss prevention security guard perform his or her job well and never leave the office? Why or why not? Check all that apply.

Maybe, because teams of guards can be trained to divide up the entire mall and stay with one particular area for a full workday. Maybe not, because there are too many human aspects that take security guards out into public areas.

Why are there fewer private investigators (PI) than private security guards? Check all that apply.

More education and experience are required. Investigators also need legal and financial backgrounds.

Which of the following indicates a strong relationship between character qualities and the field of private security?

Pinkerton trained security staff and detectives as he fostered a code of conduct that exacted from agents honesty and efficiency and communication.

What does this image of Alan Pinkerton, seated left, in front of a standing Abraham Lincoln indicate about one service the Pinkerton Detective Agency provided in the mid 1800's?

Pinkerton was instrumental in protecting the President of the United States and his agency was a forerunner of the Secret Service.

What does a job in a security field require beyond the traditional eight hours of training before assignment and the 8 - 16 hours on-the-job training?

an additional eight hours every year

PIs often need additional skills that private security do not need, which are:

computer research for court requirements and typical accountants' knowledge of financial facts

In part because they do not receive as much training as a sworn law enforcement officer, to be successful, a private security employee should:

do their work ethically and uphold everyone's civil rights

The Blackwater USA event of 2007:

meant that the group would not have their contract renewed

Among ancient Egyptians, some of the first security guards came to the royal households from the ranks of:

professional soldiers

Which of the following are protections assured by the Fifth Amendment? Check all that apply.

provide incriminating testimony in court be accused a second time for the same crime

Licensing professional security agents should be accompanied by what standard?

state guidelines

What is the main benefit of the use of technology in private security?

surveillance

From which amendments assuring Constitutionally guaranteed protections are private security guards excused?

the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth

How is the rationale for using private contractors in war zones similar to the rationale for the establishment of private security and law enforcement partnerships?

The collaboration is similar, but the legal context differs.