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What must a licensed security professional in Alberta NOT refer to themselves as?
What must a licensed security professional in Alberta NOT refer to themselves as?
- Watchpersons
- Security professionals
- Loss prevention workers
- Peace officers (correct)
Which of the following best demonstrates professionalism in security work?
Which of the following best demonstrates professionalism in security work?
- Finishing reports as quickly as possible
- Your conduct and deportment (correct)
- Your physical fitness
- Preparing a personal development plan
Which type of equipment must be authorized by the Registrar for licensed security professionals?
Which type of equipment must be authorized by the Registrar for licensed security professionals?
- Reporting forms
- Post orders
- Safety equipment
- Batons (correct)
Notes taken in a security professional's notebook primarily help with what purpose?
Notes taken in a security professional's notebook primarily help with what purpose?
Writing profanity in your notebook is considered:
Writing profanity in your notebook is considered:
A statement is usually gathered during which process?
A statement is usually gathered during which process?
If a security professional loses their licence, they must file a report with whom?
If a security professional loses their licence, they must file a report with whom?
What is the minimum age requirement to become a licensed security professional in Alberta?
What is the minimum age requirement to become a licensed security professional in Alberta?
What is the best practice for asking questions at the end of a conversation?
What is the best practice for asking questions at the end of a conversation?
What percentage of communication is considered non-verbal?
What percentage of communication is considered non-verbal?
What should you do before interviewing someone?
What should you do before interviewing someone?
LEAPS is a method used for what purpose?
LEAPS is a method used for what purpose?
How may shift-work affect an individual's life?
How may shift-work affect an individual's life?
What setting is a parking lot after darkness falls considered?
What setting is a parking lot after darkness falls considered?
What type of tone is effective in communicating the seriousness of a situation?
What type of tone is effective in communicating the seriousness of a situation?
Being physically fit helps combat fatigue and keeps your powers of observation sharp. What does this mean?
Being physically fit helps combat fatigue and keeps your powers of observation sharp. What does this mean?
Under what circumstance may you permit access to an unauthorized individual?
Under what circumstance may you permit access to an unauthorized individual?
What should you check before leaving at the end of your shift?
What should you check before leaving at the end of your shift?
What is the primary purpose of the phonetic alphabet?
What is the primary purpose of the phonetic alphabet?
Are you authorized to confiscate liquor at the entrance to a sporting venue?
Are you authorized to confiscate liquor at the entrance to a sporting venue?
What is the first step in the observation process?
What is the first step in the observation process?
How is associating information defined in relation to what you already know?
How is associating information defined in relation to what you already know?
What benefit do foot patrols provide?
What benefit do foot patrols provide?
Which of the following describes access control points?
Which of the following describes access control points?
When should you determine what type of emergency equipment is available to you?
When should you determine what type of emergency equipment is available to you?
What does 'using as much force as necessary' imply in a use of force situation?
What does 'using as much force as necessary' imply in a use of force situation?
In a use of force situation, what factor should NOT be considered?
In a use of force situation, what factor should NOT be considered?
Why is it important to keep other security professionals away from a crime scene?
Why is it important to keep other security professionals away from a crime scene?
During an evacuation, who should you prioritize checking for assistance?
During an evacuation, who should you prioritize checking for assistance?
Under what circumstance are you permitted to search an arrested individual?
Under what circumstance are you permitted to search an arrested individual?
What should you consider when making a decision to use force?
What should you consider when making a decision to use force?
Which of the following factors is least relevant when assessing a situation for potential use of force?
Which of the following factors is least relevant when assessing a situation for potential use of force?
What is the appropriate action for a security professional after making an arrest?
What is the appropriate action for a security professional after making an arrest?
Public mischief is classified as which type of offence?
Public mischief is classified as which type of offence?
If an individual tampers with computer data, they are committing which offence?
If an individual tampers with computer data, they are committing which offence?
What should a security professional do when assigned to monitor an alarm system?
What should a security professional do when assigned to monitor an alarm system?
Which of the following statements about alarm response protocols is true?
Which of the following statements about alarm response protocols is true?
When testifying in court, when can a witness leave the stand?
When testifying in court, when can a witness leave the stand?
How does the arrest power of a licensed security professional in uniform compare to that of an average individual?
How does the arrest power of a licensed security professional in uniform compare to that of an average individual?
Possession of housebreaking instruments is categorized as which type of offence?
Possession of housebreaking instruments is categorized as which type of offence?
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Study Notes
Security Professional Responsibilities
- Protection includes government buildings, employee belongings, information, and military locations.
- Licensed security personnel in Alberta cannot refer to themselves as peace officers.
Professionalism and Conduct
- Professionalism is demonstrated through conduct and deportment, not merely physical fitness or report speed.
- Batons must be authorized by the Registrar for use by licensed security professionals.
Documentation and Reporting
- Notes in the notebook are crucial for preparing reports for employers.
- Writing profanity in notebooks may be acceptable when quoting verbatim but remains inadmissible in court as evidence.
Interviews and Communication
- Statements are typically gathered during interviews.
- Permission must be sought before interviewing individuals, emphasizing respect for personal boundaries.
- Up to 90% of communication is non-verbal; effective communication relies on clarity and confidence.
Arrest and Liability
- A security professional must deliver arrested individuals to police promptly after the arrest.
- Misuse of force can result in criminal liability; "as much force as necessary" applies to stopping a criminal act.
Response Protocols
- All alarms should be responded to, including emergency and after-hours alarms.
- Security professionals have limited powers and must follow specific protocols when dealing with emergencies, including the need for knowledge of available emergency equipment.
Safety and Security Management
- Shift work can impact social life, sleep, and physical fitness; maintaining fitness helps in observant duties.
- High-risk settings include poorly lit areas like parking lots after dark, necessitating increased vigilance.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Public mischief is classified as a hybrid offence, and tampering with computer data is categorized as mischief.
- A security professional must not leave the stand in court until dismissed by the judge.
Emergency Protocols
- During evacuations, prioritize assisting persons with mobility difficulties.
- Reasons for searching an arrested individual include having reasonable grounds to suspect they carry a weapon.
Access Control and Observation
- Unauthorized individuals cannot be granted access under any circumstances, emphasizing security enforcement.
- Observation begins with noticing, followed by associating information with known context for better assessment.
Patrol Techniques
- Foot patrols allow better access to various areas on premises compared to vehicle patrols.
- Access control points include property perimeter, building entrances, and secure areas to manage and restrict entry effectively.
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