Alarms - Intrusion
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What actions are officers supposed to take when responding to an intrusion alarm?

  • Observe from a distance without physically checking anything.
  • Physically check doors, windows, and inside fenced areas for signs of entry. (correct)
  • Immediately cancel the alarm without investigation.
  • Check the windows only to determine if entry has been gained.

What is the procedure when responding to an unverified intrusion alarm?

  • Cancel the backup unit as soon as the first officer arrives on the scene.
  • Ignore the alarm if it is unverified.
  • Initiate a review of the premises and cancel the backup unit immediately.
  • Wait for necessary backup support and confirm if the alarm is false before cancelling the backup unit. (correct)

What information should officers provide to 911 Dispatchers after responding to an intrusion alarm?

  • The names of the security officers present during the response.
  • Details of their personal observations unrelated to the alarm.
  • Whether they observed any criminal activity on-site.
  • The final disposition code for the call. (correct)

In case of an unverified intrusion alarm, why should officers not cancel the backup unit immediately?

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What should officers do if there are indications of criminal activity when responding to an intrusion alarm?

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Why do officers accompany security officers inside buildings when responding to an intrusion alarm?

<p>To check for possible entrance gained through the roof or adjacent buildings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final disposition code that officers will provide to 911 Dispatchers after responding to an intrusion alarm that indicated criminal activity?

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When responding to an intrusion alarm, what will officers NOT do prior to determining that it is a false alarm?

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In case of an unverified intrusion alarm, what is the correct action for the first officer on the scene according to procedure?

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What to do when responding to an intrusion alarm?

Officers should physically check doors, windows, and inside fenced areas for signs of entry.

How to respond to an unverified alarm?

Wait for backup and verify if the alarm is false before cancelling the backup unit.

What information should officers provide after responding?

Officers should provide the final disposition code for the call to 911 Dispatchers.

Why not immediately cancel backup for an unverified alarm?

Officers need confirmation that the alarm is false and should not cancel backup immediately because it could be a real intrusion.

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What should officers do if there are signs of criminal activity?

Officers should observe from a safe vantage point and wait for necessary backup support.

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Why do officers accompany security officers inside buildings?

Officers accompany security officers inside to check for possible entry through the roof or adjacent buildings.

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What is the final disposition code for intrusion alarm?

The final disposition code for an intrusion alarm response is 'Real'.

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What should officers NOT do before determining a false alarm?

Officers should not cancel the backup unit until they have determined that the alarm is a false alarm.

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What actions should officers take to determine entry?

Physically check doors, windows, and possibly inside fenced areas to determine if entry has been gained.

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What should officers do if signs of criminal activity exist?

Observe the area from a safe vantage point to ensure the safety of officers and others.

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What's the main reason for accompanying security officers?

The main reason for accompanying security officers is to check for entry through the roof or adjacent buildings.

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What is the correct action for the first officer on scene for an unverified alarm?

The first officer should initiate a review of the premises to determine the validity of the alarm.

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