Deck 6: Security and the Law

Question 1

The authority of private police to function is no more than the exercise of the right of all citizens to protect their own property.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Without any knowledge of the law,security officers can serve their clients' interests effectively.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Searches by private persons have been upheld by the courts where consent to search was given and where searches were made as part of a legal citizen's arrest.However,the best practice security officers to follow is:

A) consult with your supervisor to ensure your citizens' arrest was proper.
B) avoid conducting searches under any conditions
C) contact police officials who can ask for a search warrant
D) proceed with the search, but reaffirm consent was actually given

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In the case of interrogation involving employees,a special rule applies if the employees are represented by a labor union.

Question 5

The public police have substantially greater powers than do security personnel to arrest,detain,search and interrogate.

Question 6

In regards to case law,when a case goes to court,the outcome is usually governed by:

A) prior court opinions of similar nature
B) the behavior of the defendant and witnesses
C) the attitude of the court
D) all of the above

Question 7

Every citizen has common-law and statutory powers that include:

A) arrest
B) search
C) seizure
D) all of the above

Question 8

Arresting a person is a legal step that should not be taken lightly.