Tactical Communication and Crisis Management for Security Guards Quiz

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What are the two forms of communication mentioned in the text?

  • Internal and external communication (correct)
  • Formal and informal communication
  • Written and spoken communication
  • Verbal and non-verbal communication

How should one respond to hostility during communication?

  • Show interest and concern in the person (correct)
  • Assume a threatening stance
  • Lose temper and show negative thinking
  • Respond to hostility with hostility

What is the purpose of any communication according to the text?

  • To express personal opinions
  • To elicit a response in the other person (correct)
  • To convey information only
  • To dominate the conversation

What is a key aspect of tactical communication in security roles?

<p>Maintaining composure and professionalism to earn respect and cooperation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can security personnel build rapport with the community?

<p>By engaging in daily interactions to improve security and community relations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of clear communication in security procedures?

<p>Building trust and understanding through transparent and clear communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer prioritize when the situation has escalated and force is necessary?

<p>Safety tactics over communications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical behavioral clue to watch for in mentally ill persons to assess potential danger?

<p>Showing a willingness to become violent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should an officer approach potential suicides?

<p>Avoid being confrontational (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the worst mistake an officer can make in such situations?

<p>Being too officious and not listening to what the people are saying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should an officer use voice tone when dealing with escalated situations?

<p>Use calm, modulated tones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer prioritize to ensure safety in a potentially dangerous situation?

<p>Exert as much control as is needed to stay safe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 8-step method for communicating with a subject of interest?

<p>Meeting, greeting, identifying oneself, making an effective close (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which acronym is used for changing tactics if cooperation fails?

<p>F.A.S.T.E.R. (fleeing custody, assault, safety, threat, excessive repetition) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 things never to say to avoid inflaming a situation?

<p>Come here, calm down, you are wrong, I disagree, stop (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Tactical Communication and Crisis Management for Security Guards

  • 8-step method for communicating with a subject of interest, including steps such as meeting and greeting, identifying oneself, and making an effective close
  • 5-step hard step style appeals to reputation, time, money, family, and practical appeal to gain cooperation
  • F.A.S.T.E.R. acronym for changing tactics if cooperation fails, including fleeing custody, assault, safety, threat, and excessive repetition
  • Body language indicators of potential physical aggression, such as folding arms, invading space, and repetitive aggressive behavior
  • Good listening habits, including never criticizing the speaker, avoiding distractions, and not being persuaded by personal biases
  • 5 things never to say to avoid inflaming a situation, like "come here" and "calm down"
  • Importance of clear, concise report writing with the inclusion of the 5 Ws: Who, What, Where, When, and Why
  • Definition of mental illness as a disorder impairing judgment, behavior, or reality recognition
  • Challenges of warehousing mentally ill individuals in jails, with approximately 300,000 mentally ill inmates and liability issues
  • Emphasis on providing skills and qualifications for dealing with mentally ill individuals in the field, with the necessity of backup
  • 4 stages of a crisis: pre-crisis, crisis, negotiations, and surrender, and the security guard's role in each stage
  • Critical points for security guards, including developing trust, not sacrificing safety for rapport, and using force as a last resort

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