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1. Who are peace officers? A. Law enforcement officers such as sheriffs and their deputies, constables, marshals and city police, whose duty is to enforce the law and preserve the public peace. B. Any registered security guard while on duty. C. Any private person who makes a citizen's arrest. D. Proprietary private security officers employed by one business.
2. What is a security guard/proprietary private security officer assigned to do? A. Protect specific people and property. B. Enforce all laws everywhere, including traffic laws. C. Arrest anyone suspected of prostitution anywhere in the city. D. Patrol public streets for traffic violations.
3. In report writing, what is a fact? A. What has actually happened, or what is known to be true. B. A judgment or opinion formed as a result of the facts. C. Whatever the guard's employer wants the report to say. D. A rumor repeated by people at the scene.
4. In report writing, what is a conclusion? A. What has actually happened, or what is known to be true. B. A judgment or opinion formed as a result of the facts. C. Whatever the guard's employer wants the report to say. D. A rumor repeated by people at the scene.
5. Your employer enlists your help in conducting an inspection of employees. Which statement is correct? A. It is not a search, and you should always make sure the employer has notified the employees first. B. It is a search, so a warrant is required. C. Only a peace officer may conduct it. D. Employees must never be told about it in advance.
6. What is an arrest? A. A form of lawful control by one person over the actions or movements of another. B. Any conversation in which a guard asks a person questions. C. A written warning given to a trespasser. D. A search of a person for evidence.
7. What is criminal liability? A. The potential for punishment as a result of violating a criminal law. B. The possibility of being sued by another for what you do or fail to do. C. A claim for damages between two private parties. D. An employer's duty to pay for a guard's training.
8. What is intimidation? A. Threatening physical harm or otherwise frightening people when they do not cooperate or confess to a crime. B. Telling a subject your intention, cause and authority to arrest. C. Asking people on the owner's property what they are doing there. D. Calling the police after an arrest.
9. Excessive physical force: what can happen to an arresting party who uses more force than the law allows? A. They may be held criminally as well as civilly liable. B. Nothing, as long as the subject was guilty. C. They may be held civilly liable, but never criminally. D. Only their employer can be held responsible.
10. What are infractions? A. Offenses punishable only by a modest monetary fine, normally with no jail sentence. B. Offenses punishable by a fine and/or a term in the county jail. C. More serious offenses that may be punishable by death, imprisonment in a jail or prison, and/or a fine. D. Any act a security guard personally dislikes.
11. What are misdemeanors? A. Offenses punishable only by a modest monetary fine, normally with no jail sentence. B. Offenses punishable by a fine and/or a term in the county jail. C. More serious offenses that may be punishable by death, imprisonment in a jail or prison, and/or a fine. D. Any act a security guard personally dislikes.
12. What is a felony? A. Offenses punishable only by a modest monetary fine, normally with no jail sentence. B. Offenses punishable by a fine and/or a term in the county jail. C. More serious offenses that may be punishable by death, imprisonment in a jail or prison, and/or a fine. D. Any act a security guard personally dislikes.
13. Which statement about detainment matches the BSIS Powers to Arrest manual? A. A person who voluntarily responds to questioning and is not actually restrained (free to go at any time) is considered to be detained. B. A person is detained only after being handcuffed. C. Only a peace officer's questioning can count as detainment. D. Detainment means the person has been convicted.
14. What is a frisk, and when should it occur? A. A limited search for a concealed weapon, after the subject is arrested. B. A full search for evidence, before deciding whether to arrest. C. An inspection of an employee's car at the end of the day. D. A check of identification papers, before any questioning.
15. A security guard/proprietary private security officer is an ____ of the property owner and can question people on the owner's property. A. Agent. B. Employee of the police. C. Peace officer. D. Tenant.
16. If prevention is not possible, the role of a security guard/proprietary private security officer should be to: A. Observe and report. B. Arrest everyone involved. C. Leave the area without reporting. D. Use force to stop the incident.
17. The main role of a security guard/proprietary private security officer should be: A. Prevention, before an incident or offense occurs. B. Making as many arrests as possible. C. Enforcing traffic laws. D. Investigating crimes after they happen.
18. A security guard/proprietary private security officer's primary responsibility should be to protect the _____ or ______ he or she is assigned to protect. A. Persons, property. B. Customers, vehicles. C. Laws, public peace. D. Employer, peace officers.
19. A security guard/proprietary private security officer is NOT: A. A peace officer. B. An agent of the property owner. C. A private person with the power to arrest. D. A representative of the employer.
20. What is civil liability? A. The responsibility for things we do, or fail to do, with the possibility of being sued by another. B. The potential for punishment as a result of violating a criminal law. C. A fine for an infraction. D. The power to arrest that is given to all private persons.
21. It is ____ to carry a firearm without a firearm permit and a valid security guard registration. A. Illegal. B. Legal on private property. C. Legal if the employer approves. D. Legal during daylight hours.
22. A proprietary private security officer's registration card does not allow the proprietary private security officer to carry a: A. Weapon, such as a gun or baton. B. Notebook. C. Flashlight. D. Radio.
23. Is a security guard/proprietary private security officer obligated by law to make an arrest? A. No. B. Yes, for any crime committed in their presence. C. Yes, but only for felonies. D. Yes, whenever the employer is present.
24. When a security guard/proprietary private security officer makes an arrest, it is called an: A. Arrest by a private person, or citizen's arrest. B. Arrest by a peace officer. C. Infraction. D. Inspection.
25. What term should be used for an arrested person until the court finds the person guilty or innocent? A. Suspect. B. Criminal. C. Offender. D. Burglar.
26. In an arrest situation, what is reasonable force? A. A degree of force reasonably needed to detain an individual and to protect oneself. B. Any amount of force the guard chooses. C. Force strong enough to punish the subject. D. Deadly force against anyone who runs.
27. Upon arrest, a security guard/proprietary private security officer may search for ____ and may search only when they have cause to believe that the arrested person is armed. A. Weapons only. B. Evidence of the crime. C. Stolen property and drugs. D. Identification papers.
28. Which Penal Code section does the manual cite for the rule that a suspect who is actually arrested may be searched for weapons only? A. Penal Code Section 846. B. Penal Code Section 834. C. Penal Code Section 490.5. D. Penal Code Section 849(c).
29. The person/security guard/proprietary private security officer who makes an arrest will be recorded as the: A. Person making the arrest (arresting party). B. Witness. C. Victim. D. Peace officer's assistant.
30. What 6 points should be included in a report? A. Who, what, where, when, how, and names of witnesses. B. Who, why, opinions, conclusions, guesses, and rumors. C. Weather, traffic, lighting, noise, crowd size, and time of shift. D. Suspect's guilt, punishment, fine, jail term, motive, and record.
31. What is the role of a security guard/proprietary private security officer? A. To protect people and property for their employer. B. To enforce all state laws. C. To issue citations for traffic violations. D. To investigate crimes for the police.
32. To do the job well, the security guard/proprietary private security officer must ____, ____, and ____. A. Be alert, listen, watch. B. Arrest, search, detain. C. Patrol, cite, fine. D. Question, frisk, release.
33. How is a peace officer's responsibilities different from a security guard/proprietary private security officer's responsibilities? A. Security personnel protect only specific people and property as directed by their employers; peace officers protect all people and all property and enforce laws. B. Peace officers protect only specific people and property; security personnel protect all people and enforce laws. C. There is no difference. D. Security personnel enforce traffic laws; peace officers do not.
34. The authority to arrest is given to all ______ ______. A. Private persons. B. Peace officers only. C. Licensed guards only. D. Property owners only.
35. An arrest is taking a person into custody ______ and _____ authorized by law. A. In a case, in the manner. B. At any time, in any place. C. With force, with a warrant. D. By a guard, by the employer.
36. TRUE or FALSE: Anyone who violates a criminal law is subject to a fine, and/or a term in jail, or prison, depending on the type of crime. A. True. B. False.
37. TRUE or FALSE: Becoming registered as a security guard entitles a security guard to carry a weapon. A. True. B. False.
38. What can the legal term "party" refer to? A. A person, company, or organization. B. Only a person. C. Only a government agency. D. Only a peace officer.
39. When one party believes it has been injured, damaged, or wronged by another party, it may make: A. A lawful claim for damages. B. A citizen's arrest. C. A search for weapons. D. An inspection of employees.
40. As a security guard/proprietary private security officer, you are a representative of your ______. Therefore, any negligence or wrongful acts committed by you may also cause your ______ to be held responsible. A. Employer. B. Client's customers. C. Local police department. D. Family.
41. What factors should you consider before making a citizen's arrest? A. Physical size, weapons, escape, type of offense, and relation to your job. B. The subject's age, clothing, accent, car and job. C. Only whether your shift is about to end. D. Only whether a crowd is watching.
42. What are the three categories of arrestable offenses? A. Infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. B. Citations, warnings, and arrests. C. Civil, criminal, and administrative. D. Minor, major, and capital.
43. The following two conditions must exist in order for you to arrest a person on a misdemeanor charge: A. The misdemeanor must have been attempted or committed, and it must have taken place in your presence. B. The misdemeanor must have been committed, and reasonable cause must exist to believe the person committed it. C. A peace officer must approve the arrest, and the person must confess. D. Your employer must be present, and a witness must sign a statement.
44. The following two conditions must exist in order to arrest a person on a felony charge: A. The felony must have been attempted, and a peace officer must be present. B. The felony must have been committed, and reasonable cause must exist to believe the person being arrested actually committed it. C. The felony must have happened on your employer's property, and the person must confess. D. Your employer must approve, and a witness must sign a statement.
45. A security guard/proprietary private security officer's legal powers to arrest are ______ than those of any other private citizen. A. No greater. B. Greater. C. Twice as great. D. Unlimited compared with.
46. What does Penal Code Section 837 specify? A. The conditions under which a private person may make an arrest. B. That an arrest is taking a person into custody in a manner authorized by law. C. A merchant's authority to detain suspected shoplifters. D. That a peace officer must record a release.
47. TRUE or FALSE: According to our legal system, a person is innocent until proven guilty. A. True. B. False.
48. TRUE or FALSE: You can refer to an arrested person as the "criminal," "offender," "robber," "murderer," "burglar," or by any other term which implies guilt. A. True. B. False.
49. Use of force: if a subject resists arrest, what are you allowed to do? A. Use reasonable force to subdue the subject. B. Use any force at all, including deadly force. C. Never use force of any kind. D. Use force only after a peace officer arrives.
50. It should be clear to the suspect that he/she is under arrest after you have told the suspect of your ____, ____, and ____. A. Intention, cause, and authority to arrest. B. Name, badge number, and employer. C. Rights, charges, and bail. D. Location, time, and witnesses.
51. TRUE or FALSE: Guilt by association is a lawful way to make arrests. A. True. B. False.
52. TRUE or FALSE: You are allowed to search someone in order to find evidence for making a citizen's arrest. A. True. B. False.
53. What is contraband? A. Illegal items, most commonly narcotics, that may be discovered during a frisk. B. Any item a guard finds suspicious. C. Property that belongs to the employer. D. Notes collected for an incident report.
54. Where is the Merchant's Privilege Rule found? A. California Penal Code Section 490.5. B. California Penal Code Section 834. C. California Penal Code Section 846. D. California Penal Code Section 849(c).
55. TRUE or FALSE: When working for a retail merchant, reasonable non-deadly force may be used to carryout the detention where the suspect resists. A. True. B. False.
56. After you arrest someone, you must turn him or her over to the police ____. A. Without delay. B. Within 24 hours. C. At the end of your shift. D. Only after your employer approves.
57. What does custody mean? A. To take charge of. B. To release. C. To question. D. To search.
58. Release from custody: if the peace officer decides to release the suspect, what does Penal Code Section 849(c) provide? A. The peace officer shall include a record of release in the report. B. The security guard must pay the suspect's court costs. C. The suspect must be arrested again by the guard. D. The suspect must sign a confession before release.
59. TRUE or FALSE: If you arrest a suspect, you must call the police. A. True. B. False.
60. TRUE or FALSE: The ability of the security guard/proprietary private security officers to fulfill their duties is dependent upon securing and maintaining public respect and approval, which includes obtaining the public's willingness to cooperate in the task of preventing crime. A. True. B. False.

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