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Control over the entry of personnel and materials is the most important countermeasure to bombs
Control over the entry of personnel and materials is the most important countermeasure to bombs
The emergency plan is tested at least annually
Data media must be protected in specially insulated records containers which protect the contents against temperatures up to 150 F and 80% humidity
The automatic sprinkler system is ordinarily activated by the melting of a metal seal and water then flows through the system when the head valves are released
Government and industry share the responsibility for emergency and disaster planning
The emergency plan must be distributed to all personnel with responsibility for action
A “ bomb blanket ” is used only by specifically trained personnel
“ Vital Records ” are those necessary to insure the survival of the business . Vital records usually constitute no more than 2 percent of a corporation’s records
Responsibility for a shutdown should be assigned to persons familiar with the process
The emergency plan is activated by the facility manager , the President , or the CEO
The emergency plan should be directive in nature
In a fire, the facility must have “ the capability to respond quickly with well trained personnel to contain and extinguish the fire ”.
In a high rise building , partial evacuation includes the floor above and the floor below
The most common of all terrorist tactics is bombing
In dealing with plant fires , mutual assistance and prior coordination with the fire department is essential . The critical element is the ability to respond quickly with well trained personnel to contain and extinguish the fire
A tidal wave (TSUNAMI) is caused by underwater disturbances
A “ hurricane warning ” is issued when it is determined that winds of 74 mph or higher will be encountered
“ Tornadoes ” are violent local storms with whirling winds that can reach 200 - 400 m.p.h. The width of a tornado ranges from 200 yards to one mile and travels 5-30 miles along the ground at speeds of 30-70 m.p.h.
Tornado watch - tornadoes are expected to develop Tornado warning - tornado has actually been sighted in the area
Severe thunderstorm - possibility of frequent lightning and/or damaging winds of greater than 50 m.p.h., hail and heavy rain. Severe thunderstorm watch - possibility of tornadoes, thunderstorms, frequent lightning, hail and winds greater than 75 m.p.h.
Heavy snow warning - an expected snowfall of 4 inches or more in a 12-hour period or 6 inches or more in a 24-hour period
Blizzard - the most dangerous of all winter storms.
Blizzard warning - considerable snow and winds of 35 m.p.h. or more are expected . A severe blizzard warning - very heavy snowfall is expected with winds of at least 45 m.p.h. and temperatures of 10 degrees or lower .
A large proportion of energy in a nuclear explosion is emitted in the form of light and heat and is generally referred to as Thermal radiation
The one thing that distinguishes disasters or major emergencies from the emergencies plant personnel deal with each day is the need for coordinated emergency operations
A community based emergency control center must be established to coordinate all efforts in a major emergency
“ Emergency readiness ” means preparation has reached the point where you are prepared to react promptly to save life and protect property if the plant is threatened or hit by a major emergency
Bomb Threat - a search is made after every bomb threat call. The facility manager should make the decision as to who should search
The decision to evacuate a building upon the receipt of a bomb threat should be made by a senior member of management
Fire loading is the amount of combustible materials that occupy its interior spaces
When a bomb threat is received , the following are notified, in order : a. Persons responsible for search and evacuation b. Local authorities c. Explosive demolition teams; and d. Medical facilities
A clear zone with a radius of at least 300 feet should be established around a suspicious object including the floors above and below
The purposes of emergency planning are to: a. Anticipate the emergency b. Provide action during the emergency; and c. Return to normal operations
In assessing the vulnerability of individual facilities, major factors considered are: a. Environment b. Indigenous c. Economic
The basic emergency plan should be made up of three elements : 1. Authority 2. Types of emergencies 3. Plan execution
The value of an emergency plan is that it: a. Provides a written record and means of communicating information throughout the organization b. Assures that all procedures fit into an integrated plan c. Promotes uniformity d. Assures a permanent record of decisions and acquired knowledge e. Provides a means of orientation of new employees into emergency responsibilities f. Permits management to delegate specific authorities g. Presents a public relations medium for communicate to employees, customers and stockholders
Every industrial firm , regardless of size, should establish an internal organization that will be able to protect life and property in time of any emergency
The Vital Records Protection Plan should be tested at least once a year. The tests of Vital Records Program should verify that vital records needed after a disaster are: a. Current b. Protected sufficiently against natural disasters, nuclear detonation and other perils c. Retrievable as needed in usable form
Strike T he most frequent strike is the “ economic strike ”, which must be preceded by at least 60 days notice
Strike T he “ unfair labor practice strike ” can occur suddenly with little or no effective planning
Strike T he most important outside contact will be with local police
Strike A sound policy with respect to police arrests would be to not attempt to influence the police against initiating prosecutions where police are complaining witnesses
Strike D ocumentary surveillance of workers engaged in legal and legitimate labor practices such as legal picketing during a strike could amount to an unfair labor practice
Terrorism K idnapping is a classic act of terrorism
Terrorism F or the most effective personal protection of a possible kidnapping target, a minimum of two ( 2) bodyguards is recommended
Terrorism T he payment of ransom or complying with any criminal demand, without company approval , could render the payer civilly liable.
Terrorism T he best way to determine if a hostage is alive is with direct communication
The four legs of fire: a. Heat b. Fuel c. Oxygen, and a d. Chemical reaction
Several by products accompany every fire: a. Smoke b. Gas c. Heat d. Expanded air
Fire Classifications : Class “A” - Ordinary combustibles (waste paper, rags, and furniture) Extinguish with Water or water fog ( Green triangle ) Soda and Acid Class “B” - Gas, grease oil, volatile fluids Extinguish with CO2 or water fog (Red Square) dry chemical Class “C” - Electrical fires Extinguish with non-conductive agent ( Blue circle ) CO2 Class “D” - combustible metals Extinguish with Dry powder ( Yellow star ) Dry powder
Water fog is very effective for Class “A” and “B” fires
A normal fire proceeds through 4 basic stages : 1. Incipient Stage - no smoke at this point 2. Smoldering Stage - smoke begins to appear 3. Flame Stage - actual visible fire 4. Heat Stage - heat is intense and building up
The principal fire sensors are: Ionization detector - useful in giving early warning. Photoelectric smoke detector - when source of light is interrupted, unit alarms Infrared flame detector - reacts to emissions from flame Thermal detectors - operates on a significant change in temperature
Manual fire alarm stations are of two types: 1. Local alarms – alerting personnel in building 2. Station alarms – signal is transmitted directly to a monitoring station
The causes of most fires are: Carelessness Ignorance
Most fires are electrical in origin
More fire fatalities are caused by toxic gases than by the flames
The major causes of death in a building fire are: a. Toxic gases b. Smoke c. High temperatures d. CO2 e. Fear and resultant actions f. The fire itself
Most sprinklers will operate at temperatures between 130 and 165 F.
Halogenated agents (1211, 1302) are non-corrosive chemical agents used for extinguishing fires in areas containing computers and electrical equipment
A fire door is for the purpose of impeding the spread of fire
Automatic fire doors are held open until there is sufficient combustion to trigger the door closing devices
The focus of disaster control planning is on solutions to major problems and to prevent a disaster from becoming a tragedy
The three principles of disaster control planning are: a. C oordinated planning; b. M utual assistance; and c. C ommunity resources
In the organizational structure of proprietary firms , security may provide both line and staff functions a. When advising senior executives, the security manager performs “staff”duties b. In security operations, the security manager carries out “line” duties As a general rule, “line” duties are considered to be operational in nature and “staff” duties are of a support nature
When security managers exercise authority delegated by a senior executive to whom they report, such authority is known as “ functional ” authority
Security functions cut across departmental lines and consist of involvement into every activity of the company but should not involve significant interference
Probably the most common security management failure is the inability to delegate responsibility and the authority necessary to carry it out
“ Span of control ” is a management term which refers to the number of personnel over which one can effectively supervise
The largest single item of expense in the security operation is the cost of the security personnel
The number of security personnel required to cover a single post around the clock on three eight-hour shifts is 4-1/2 to 5 persons Not 3
“ Chain of command ” is a management term which refers to the path along which authority flows
Well-trained , well-supervised security personnel may be the best possible protection available to a company
The accounting department of a company is the most vulnerable to major loss due to crime
“ Unity of command ” is a management concept which means that an employee should have only one immediate superior to whom the employee should report
The security manager should have the necessary authority to carry out responsibilities. To accomplish this, the security manager should occupy a position where the manager reports directly to a vice-president or higher
The “ Theory X ” management theory holds that the average employee has little ambition , dislikes work and must be coerced , controlled and directed to achieve organizational objectives - Douglas McGregor
The “ Theory Y ” management theory holds that the average employee does not dislike work , is self-directed , is creative and imaginative , accepts responsibility and is committed to achieving organizational needs and objectives - Douglas McGregor
Theory X and Theory Y were developed by Douglas McGregor
Those in management who believe the behavioral assumption of “ Theory X ” take an autocratic approach to get work done. Whereas “ Theory Y” encourages managers to support and encourage employees in efforts to higher achievement
The three main theories of organizational behavior are: a. Autocratic theory b. Custodial theory c. Supportive theory
The “ autocratic theory ” holds that management is all-powerful and employees are obligated to follow orders without question
The “ custodial theory ” holds that the aim of the company is to make the employee happy and contented through economic benefits and thus they will be positively adjusted to their work. This theory does not motivate employees to produce to their full capacity
The “ supportive theory ” holds that through good leadership , management will provide a climate where employees will take on added responsibilities and thus make greater contributions to the growth of the company. Leadership: “We rather than they”
“ Herzberg’s theory ” is a management theory which holds that motivation comes from work achievement satisfaction and not from such things as salary and job security
“ Theory Z ” is a recent management style used effectively by the Japanese . This theory emphasizes humanized working conditions along with attention by management to enhance trust and close personal relationships
“ Management by objectives ” also known as “ MBO ” was introduced by Peter Drucker. In this approach, both subordinate and superior agree on measurable goals to be achieved primarily by the subordinate over a stated period of time
A “ budget ” is a plan stated in financial terms . It sets forth in dollars the necessary allocation of funds to achieve the plan
“ Risk analysis ” is a management method used to minimize risks through application of security measures commensurate with the threat
The major resource required for a risk analysis is manpower
The most important management skill is the ability to communicate effectively
Written communication is the best means to communicate
The primary objective in implementing a protection program within an organization should be to motivate every employee to become part of the protection team
Both private security and public law have, as their primary mission , the prevention of crime and protection of persons and property
“ Economic crime ” is defined as the illicit behavior having as its object the unjust enrichment of the perpetrator at the expense of the economic system as a whole
Private security relies upon both commercial security services and government agencies for intelligence gathering and crisis management planning
Private security frequently avoids or bypasses police with regard to white collar or economic crime
Business crime is most effectively attacked through sound management controls . The emphasis on loss prevention rather than the “ offender ” involved in the incident is a distinguishing characteristic of private security .
About 95% to 99% of activated alarms are “ false ”
The main deterrent value of a burglar alarm system is that the alarm signal enunciated locally or transmitted to a central station brings a police response
Employee theft was the most frequently investigated crime by private security
As a general rule, local law enforcement has very little effect on many crimes against business. Exceptions are burglaries , robberies and arson
Frequently cited measures for improving private security are: a. More or better training b. Mandated training c. Improved selection process d. Higher wages e. Establishment or improvement of licensing and regulation
Two problems in police and security relationships which seem to have the greatest intensity of feelings are: a. Secondary employment or moonlighting by police officers in private security b. Police response to activated alarms which are largely false
The two major components of economic crime are white collar and ordinary crime
80% of computer security incidents result from insider attacks by dishonest and disgruntled employees
Only 1% of computer security incidents annually are attributed to “hackers”
The practice of preventing unauthorized persons from gaining intelligence information by analyzing electromagnetic emanations from electronic equipment such as computers , is often termed “ tempest ”
In the year 2000, expenditures for private security industry will be $104 billion while public law enforcement expenditures will be only $44 billion by 2000
Employment in private security is projected to grow at 2.3% per annum to 2000 while law enforcement growth will be one percent annually
The term “ narcotic ” in its medical meaning refers to opium and opium derivatives or synthetic substitutes
“ Drug dependence ” is a condition resulting from repeated use whereby the user must administer progressively larger doses to attain the desired effect, thereby reinforcing compulsive behavior
“ Physical dependence ” refers to an alteration of the normal functions of the body that necessitates the continued presence of a drug in order to prevent the withdrawal or abstinence syndrome
The poppy (papaver somnifferum) is the main source of the non-synthetic narcotics
Examples of synthetic narcotics , which are produced entirely within the laboratory , are meperidine and methadone
Depressants have a potential for both physical and psychological dependence. Some examples : a. Chloral Hydrate b. Barbiturates c. Benzodiazepines
When “depressant” drugs are used to obtain a “high” they are usually taken in conjunction with another drug, such as alcohol
“ Stimulants ” are drugs which may produce a temporary sense of exhilaration , superabundant energy and hyperactivity including extended wakefulness . Examples are cocaine and amphetamines
The two most prevalent stimulants are nicotine and caffeine , both accepted in our culture
The most potent stimulant of natural origin is cocaine which is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant
Excessive doses of cocaine may cause seizures and death. There is no “ safe ” dose of cocaine
“Marijuana” refers to cannabis plant parts and extracts that produce somatic or psychic changes in humans
The hemp plant grows wild throughout most of the tropic and temperate regions of the world
“Hallucinogenic” drugs distort the perception of objective reality. Examples are: a. LSD b. Mescaline and peyote c. Phencyclidine (PCP) d. Amphetamine Variants (such as DOM and DOB)
Long after hallucinogens are eliminated from the body, users may experience “ flashbacks ”
DOM , DOB , JDA , MDMA , DET and MDA are hallucinogens which are synthesized in the laboratory
Another source of hallucinogens (psilocybin and psilocyn) is psilocybe mushrooms
“ Designer ” drugs are analogues of controlled substances with slight variations in their chemical structure so as not to be specifically listed as a controlled substance
A “ drug ” is a substance which, because of its chemical make-up, alters the mood , perception or consciousness of the user. All drugs are not illegal.
The most abused “ drug ” is alcohol and the most used “ drug ” also alcohol
“ Tolerance ” is a body condition wherein ever-increasing amounts of a drug are needed to gain the desired effect
The street name for PCP is “ angel dust ”
The person most likely to become an alcoholic is a white male over 40 who is living alone
The following behavioral characteristics are associated with substance abuse: a. Abrupt changes in attendance, quality of work grades and work output b. Attitude changes c. Withdrawal from responsibility d. Breakdown in personal appearance e. Wearing sunglasses at inappropriate times f. Wears long-sleeved garments to hide needle marks g. Association with known substance abusers h. Excessive borrowing of money I. Stealing small items from home, work or school j. Secretive habits
Internal Accounting - Audit To insure correctness and accuracy of accounting records Not to detect theft and fraud More losses due to accounting errors than by theft
External Audit Valuable because the persons conducting the audit do not know your business / company
Financial Aspects “CL” - Current Liability “L/T” - Long term Liability
Payroll Biggest problem is “ Ghosting ” Paying people that don’t exist Can use “ Pay-out ” to detect Ghosting manually paying each employee Recommended twice a year
Internal Cash Best way to handle is using two people at all times to handle cash situations
Payables Money owed to vendors
Receivables Money owed by customers
General Management Line Executives are those who are delegated chain of command authority to accomplish specific objectives in the organization.
General Management The security manager, in exercising authority delegated by the senior executive to whom the security manager reports, is exercising functional authority
General Management Chain of Command is the path along which authority flows
General Management Span of Control - the number of personnel which one individual can effectively control 1 supervisor to 3 employees - ideal 1 supervisor to 6 employees - good 1 supv to 12 employees - Acceptable
General Management Unity of Command - means that an employee should be under the direct control of only one immediate supervisor
General Management The most common management weakness is the failure to properly delegate responsibility and the authority to carry out the responsibility.
Organizational Chart Horizontal plane - indicates the divisions of areas of responsibility Vertical plane - defines the levels of authority
General Management Organizational structure should be flexible to be most effective
Behavioral Theories Dr. Abraham Maslow developed a five-step process which describes man’s behavior in terms of the needs he experiences. These needs are: Food and shelter (basic needs) Safety - such as security, protection and avoidance of harm and risk To belong Ego status - receiving some special recognition Self-actualization, such as being given assignments which are challenging
Behavioral Theories Frederick Herzberg’s “ Motivation-Hygene Theory ” - defined two independent categories of needs - hygene factors and motivators. Hygene Factors - salary, fringe benefits, security (Civil Service), rules and regulations and supervision. Motivators - Challenging assignment, increased responsibility, recognition for work and individual growth
Security’s Role Security provides protection services for the organization. The protective service of prevention is a primary service provided.
Key Resources Human resources - identification of staffing needs and selection, training, leading, and directing, and retaining of effective personnel Financial resources Administrative resources Operational resources- basic and technology based equipment to complete the mission
Budgeting and Planning A budget, a plan in financial terms, is an essential element of management planning and control. Three purposes for budgeting: Estimate the costs and expected revenues of planned activities Provide a warning mechanism when variances occur in actual numbers Exercise uniformity in fiscal control
Budgeting and Planning If the contribution of an operating function cannot be quantified or cannot be shown to result in greater net revenue , it is an axiom of sound management that the function be reduced or eliminated .
Budgeting and Planning Zero based budgeting requires that the benefits from an activity be weighed against the benefits to be lost if the planned activity is carried out at a lesser level or not done at all.
Budgeting and Planning Budgeting approaches can be bottom up and top down or top down and bottom up. Top down and bottom up is preferred by some because senior management initiates the process by establishing acceptable expenditure limits and guidelines prior to detailed planning by middle or operating management
Budgeting and Planning Line item budgets - each item is listed by separate line Program budgets - funds are allocated by specific activity Capital budgets - used for infrequently purchased high dollar items
Budgeting and Planning Budget costs are classified under one of three categories: Salary expenses - Sundry expenses - all ongoing non-salary expenses capital expenses - for physical improvements, physical additions or major expenditures for hardware. Generally considered one time expenses
Budgeting and Planning A budget is also an instrument which records work programs in terms of appropriations needed to put them to work. It is also a management tool which is devised to ensure that work programs are carried out as planned
Budgeting and Planning Carry budget out in three dimensions: The operation/project must unfold as planned The operation/project must take place when planned It will not exceed the planned costs.
Budgeting and Planning Budgets are normally prepared annually or biannually
Planning Planning is an activity concerned with proposals for the future, an evaluation of those proposals, and methods for achieving the proposals
Management Management is the activity which plans, organizes and controls activities in an organization
M.B.O. Management by objective (MBO) is a systematic way of achieving agreed to goals set ahead of time.
Risk Assessment The possibility and probability of a risk resulting in loss depends on the risk itself and the preventative measures taken. Defining the problem Loss event profile Loss event probability Loss event criticality
Risk Assessment Methods for handling a risk; Accept Eliminate Reduce Transfer (insurance)
Risk Management Crime and incident analysis is one of the first tools to be applied to the assessment of risks in order to determine vulnerability. When assessing vulnerability and the response to risks, PML factors must be considered.
Risk Management PML stands for: Possible Maximum Loss - max loss sustained if a given target is totally destroyed or removed Probable Maximum Loss - amount of loss a target is likely to sustain ALE stands for: Annual Loss Expectancy
Risk Management Five principal crime risk management methods: Risk Avoidance Risk Reduction Risk Spreading Risk Transfer Risk Acceptance
Risk Management Two basic types of protection against crime are: Fidelity and Surety Bonds Burglary, robbery and theft insurance
Communications The art of effective communication is the most important skill for successful h. When a job is done poorly, it is usually because the manager failed to communicate clearly.
Discipline Means Learning
A.S.I.S. Ethics Perform professional duties observe the precepts of truthfulness, honesty and integrity be faithful and diligent in discharging professional responsibilities competent in discharging responsibilities Safeguard confidential information Not maliciously injure reputation of colleagues
CPO / LPO Crime Prevention Officer (CPO) a public servant with police powers Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) private sector individual deriving authority from an employer
CPTED Crime prevention through environmental design ( CPTED ) advocates that the proper design and effective use of the building environment leads to a reduction in crime and in the fear of crime.
Environmental Security Environmental Security ( E/S ) is an urban planning and design process which integrates crime prevention with neighborhood design and urban development. Has little or no effect on white collar crime, embezzlement, and fraud
Defensible Space by Oscar Newman Territoriality - attitude of maintaining perceived boundaries. Outsider quietly recognized, observer Natural Surveillance - ability of inhabitants of particular territory to casually and continually observe public areas. Image and Milieu - involve the ability of design to counteract the perception that the area is isolated and vulnerable to crime. Safe area - locales that allow for high degree of observation by police
Security Survey The cost of protection is measured in: Protection in depth Delay time
Internal Theft The greatest ongoing threat to business.
Internal Losses Pilferage - stealing in small quantities over a long period of time Embezzlement - taking money/property entrusted to their care Shrinkage - loss of inventory through any means
Employee Theft Two major causes of employee theft are: personal problems environment (inadequate socialization) Research indicates that dissatisfied employees are most frequently involved in internal theft.
Theft Triangle Consists of three elements : Motivation, and Opportunity, and Rationalization Loss prevention techniques are designed to eliminate the opportunity
Security Tools Deter criminal attack Detect attacks that occur Delay attack to allow time for response by authorities Deny access to selected targets
Crime Analysis Data Collection Analysis Dissemination Feedback
Safety and Loss Prevention Unsafe acts cause 85% of all accidents Unsafe conditions cause the remaining 15%
Safety and Loss Prevention Incident - is anything from serious injury to a breakdown in quality control. Accident - is an undesired event resulting in physical harm to a person or damage to property.
Management Matrix management uses assets over a wide spectrum of activity by forming ad hoc teams to work on shorter term projects.
Liaison A linking up or connecting of parts of a whole in order to bring about proper coordination of activities.
Liaison Private security occasionally assists in law enforcement investigations. Providing u/c operators, surv equip, CCTV, money for rewards, O/T pay Information is the most frequently exchanged item.
Liaison 10 % to 30 % of all calls for police service were for alarms 95% to 99% are false
Liaison By the year 2000, the ratio of private security personnel to public police will be three to one respectively.
Economic Crime Financially motivated crime with a direct impact on the economy
Economic Crime Indirect costs of economic crime include: Effects on business; Effects on government; and Effect on the public
Economic Crime Liability is the largest indirect cost of economic crimes for the past 20 years
Substance Abuse Narcotics - effects Generally, there is no loss of motor coordination or slurred speech.
Substance Abuse The poppy , cultivated in many countries around the world, is the main source of non-synthetic narcotics
Substance Abuse Morphine One of the most effective drugs known for the relief of pain. Codeine It is by far the most widely used “natural occurring narcotic”.
Substance Abuse Thebaine the principal alkaloid in a species of poppy which has been grown experimentally in the U.S. converted into a variety of medical compounds including codeine.
Substance Abuse Etorphine and Diprenorphine made from Thebaine Etorphine is more than a thousand times as potent as morphine in it’s analgesic, sedative and respiratory depressant effect
Substance Abuse Hydromorphone Highly marketable with a potency two to eight times as great as morphine.
Substance Abuse Meperidine (Pethidine) Probably the most widely used drug for the relief of moderate to severe pain
Substance Abuse Narcotic Antagonists A class of compounds developed to block and reverse the effects of narcotics
Substance Abuse Chloral Hydrate The oldest of sleep inducing drugs liquid with a slightly acrid odor and a bitter, caustic taste
Substance Abuse Benzodiazepines Depressants which relieve anxiety, tension and muscle spasms as well as producing sedation and preventing convulsions.
Substance Abuse Stimulants Of all abused drugs, stimulants are the most powerfully reinforcing.
Substance Abuse Stimulants The two most prevalent stimulants are nicotine in tobacco and caffeine.
Substance Abuse Cocaine The most potent stimulant of natural origin . Designated as a narcotic in the US CSA
Substance Abuse Khat Compulsive use may result in manic behavior with grandiose delusions or in a paranoid type of illness, sometimes accompanied by hallucinations.
Substance Abuse Alcohol The most used and abused recreational drug. Physical dependence can occur if alcohol is taken regularly in large quantities.
Drug Screening Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique (EMIT) screens easy to administer and relatively inexpensive Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry used for confirming tests Initial positives are confirmed before any personnel action is taken. Confirming tests should be done on the same specimen.
Drug Screening To avoid liability in the screening process: Notify all to be tested of the screening process. Get consent from persons tested. Provide prior notice to incumbents that testing is a condition of continued employment. Define the circumstances under which testing is done.
Drug Screening To avoid liability in the screening process: Insure a positive identification and chain of custody for specimen collection, identification and handling. Limit dissemination of test results. Maintain an Employee Assistance Program. Regularly verify results from test facilities.
A confidential informant is one who furnishes information on the expectation that his/her identity will not be disclosed
Questions are the principal tools of interviewing
In interviewing , leading or suggestive questions which tend to influence the answers given by a subject should be avoided while asking for the original information.
When interviewing , the most efficient means of resolving an issue is to have the questions converge on it by progressing from the “ general ” to the “ specific .”
The place of an interview should be well-lighted, adequately ventilated, comfortably furnished with a minimum of distraction
All admissions or confessions must be voluntary
An “ interview ” is the questioning of a person who has or is believed to have information of official interest to the investigation Whereas An “ interrogation ” is the questioning of persons suspected of having committed offenses or of persons who are reluctant to make full disclosure of information in their possession and pertinent to an investigation
As a general rule , the investigator does not take notes during the interrogation in order to keep from disrupting the interrogator’s rhythm.
The most positive means of identifying people is the science of fingerprints
To a large measure , the success of a polygraph examination depends upon the professional capabilities of the investigator
“ Control Questions ” are used in polygraph examinations to determine whether the person is a suitable subject for the polygraph test and whether capable of producing a specific physical response
In crime scene searches , the first thing for the investigator to do is provide for any needed medical attention and protect the scene
Types of crime scene searches are: a. Circle search b. Strip search c. Grid search d. Zone or sector search
The most important rule in crime scene photography is to photograph all evidence or possible evidence before anything is moved or touched
With regard to the collection of evidence , “ Chain of custody ” is a chronological written record of those individuals who have had custody of the evidence from its initial acquisition until its final disposition
A “ Questioned Document ” is a document whose genuineness is questioned , normally because of origin, authenticity, age or circumstances under which the document was written
An “ exemplar ” is a document requested by the investigator which duplicates the text of a questioned document and is known to be the product of a particular person or machine
There is no specific format for the taking of notes required during an investigation
Written statements used in recording investigative facts are primarily of the following types: a. Affidavit b. Question/answer statement c. Unsworn statements d. Memorandum of interview
There are many qualifications to be a good undercover investigator such as: a. Willingness to do the job b. Self-confidence c. Resourcefulness and adaptability d. Initiative and judgment e. Patience
Probably the most important aspect of an undercover operation is a credible cover or background story used by the undercover agent
Knowing when and how to close an undercover operation is as important as knowing how to start and proceed
The three most frequently used investigative techniques are : a. Informants b. Surveillance c. Undercover
There are two major types of surveillance : a. Physical b. Technical
Surveillance is defined generally as the secretive and continuos observation of persons , places and things to obtain information concerning the activities and identities of individuals
One of the most important qualifications of the person selected to conduct a physical surveillance is to be able to blend into the environment with “normal” appearance
One of the most important rules of physical surveillance is: “ DON’T LOOK THE SUBJECT IN THE EYE ”
As a general rule, sensitive investigative reports , such as undercover reports , should be disseminated on a: “ need-to-know ” basis
The primary type of evidence to be collected at a crime scene is that which is relevant
A knowledge of basic accounting terms is necessary in white-collar investigations. Two important terms are: a. “ Accounts payable ” money owed to suppliers b. “ Accounts receivable ” money owed by customers
One of the most common errors made in the interrogation of a subject in a larceny case is failure to ask if he/she stole the object
An “ open-ended ” question affords the interviewee opportunity to reply in a narrative fashion A “ closed-ended ” question restricts an interviewee in the amount of information given during a reply
A friendly approach is considered to be the most productive in interviews
Many experts feel that the reason a person steals the first time is because the “ opportunity ” was present
Searching motor vehicles for contraband poses special problems. One area often overlooked is the “ hub caps ” of a vehicle.
Counterfeiting of checks and other documents has increased primarily because of sophistication of color-copying machines
An oral confession , as well as one which is not signed , still has legal value
Proprietary Resources 1. It is better to staff a proprietary investigative unit with personnel who have acquired prior investigative experience 2. The investigator’s job should be regarded as an “exempt” job because it is considered to be “professional” to the extent it requires special preparation
Proprietary Resources 3. The two most important expensive items in the budget of an investigations unit are: Personnel costs Communications cost
Evidence In obtaining known specimens of hair from victim and/or suspect, submit at least 50 hairs from various areas of the head A questioned specimen of writing should be placed in a cellophane envelope and sealed
Evidence Charred documents should be placed on top of loose cotton in a box and delivered to the laboratory in person
Interviews and Interrogations The techniques most commonly used during an interrogation are: Sympathetic Logic and reasoning
Interviews and Interrogations Two main approaches used in interrogations: Indirect approach exploratory in nature Direct approach suspect’s guilt is reasonably certain
Devices to detect deception Polygraph records changes in respiration, blood pressure, pulse and skin’s sensitivity to electricity Psychological stress evaluation does not require body attachment It records and analyzes stress-related components of the human voice with or without knowledge of individual being tested
Devices to detect deception Voice analyzer does not require body attachment Records sub-audible tremors in speech on a digital tape Processes speech electronically and provides immediate results for single or multiple-word questions
Surveillance A surveillance can be either covert or overt Two basic forms of surveillance Physical - done by humans Technical - done by technical and electronic equipment The most difficult type of surveillance is the “moving surveillance.” This entails following the subject wherever he goes
Claims Investigations Interviews in claims investigations should result in obtaining statements A claims report serves several purposes: Provides a permanent record Provides a summary of all claims Brings together the various parts of the file
Embezzlement One of the most effective counter-measures against embezzlement is a disciplined environment with appropriate audits and other appropriate safeguards
Fraud The most difficult type of fraud to deal with is the fraudulent accident/injury claim, because no preventive measure can be effectively instituted
Espionage The unethical practice of one company to learn the secrets of their competitors
Explosions An explosion is defined as a sudden, violent and noisy eruption, outburst or discharge by materials acted upon with force such as fire, shock or electrical charge which causes the material, either solid or liquid, to convert into gas and violently expand or burst
Explosions Three basic rates of explosions are: Flash fire Explosions Detonations multiple or compounded explosions
Explosions Two general types of substances with detonation capabilities: Low explosives - Black powder, nitrocellulose, smokeless powder High explosives - nitroglycerin, dynamite, nitro starch, TNT, picric acid, mercury fulminate, tetryl, lead azide nitromannite
Sabotage Investigation Any willful act designed to hinder or obstruct the purposes for which a company operates. It is very difficult to identify and prove acts of sabotage. A common method of sabotage is arson Quite effective and tends to destroy evidence
Theft investigation An effective “loss control program” will do much to prevent internal theft.
Undercover Investigation Placement technique : The method to place the agent in the undercover role. The job must cover the area involved, have few controls and allow the investigator to appear ordinary. The “ tailor-made job ” should be avoided
Undercover Investigation Costs : Include the nominal wage paid to the agent(s), the payroll taxes, and the fee paid to the agency. The expense is the reason for daily reports and informed control . Use undercover investigation when there is no alternate method available
The basis for any industrial espionage prevention program is protection of information
There are many kinds of information which a company would like to keep in a confidential status but not all such information could be classified as “trade secrets”
One definition of “ trade secret ” is “information including formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process that; a. Derives independent economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to and not being readily ascertainable by proper means, by other persons who can obtain economic value from its disclosure or use, and b. Is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.
“ Proprietary information ” is information of value owned by or entrusted to a company which relates to the operations of the company and which has not been disclosed publicly
A “trade secret” is part of a company’s proprietary information but not all propriety information necessarily fits the definition of “trade secret” information
Generally “ trade secrets ” are given a higher degree of legal protection than other proprietary information
There are three basic requirements of a “ trade secret ” a. Must be of competitive advantage b. Must be secret c. Must be used in the business of the owner
Information must meet the following requirements to fit the definition required of a “ trade secret ” a. Must be specifically identifiable b. Cannot be found in publicly accessible sources c. Should be disclosed by owner only to those under a duty to protect secrecy d. Persons afforded knowledge of secret information must know it to be confidential e. The owners must be able to show they have instituted adequate protective measures to safeguard secrecy of date
Unless the owner of a trade secret can furnish proof of diligent care in the protection of a trade secret , such trade secret may be lost
Patent laws provide that an inventor who first develops a new machine, manufacturing process, composition or matter, plan or design that is sufficiently novel and useful can apply for and receive an exclusive right to that invention for a period of 17 years
“ Inadvertent disclosure ” probably is the chief reason for loss of information about sensitive operations
One method important in protection of sensitive information is installing an effective “ awareness program ” to assure all employees are aware of the existence of sensitive data in the company and their responsibilities in protecting such
Another important protective device is the use of “ nondisclosure agreements ”( employee patent and secrecy agreements) from employees in which the employees acknowledge their fiduciary responsibility
A “ non-competitive agreement ” is agreement on part of employee upon leaving employment of one company that the employee will not accept employment with a defined competitor for a stated period of time
A telephone instrument may also be utilized as a listening device
In an electronic countermeasure survey , note that light switches and electrical outlets are favorite places to install listening devices
Most loss of proprietary information occurs because of negligence
One very important protective measure used to safeguard sensitive data is to disclose such only in a need-to-know basis
Theft of sensitive information through industrial espionage methods or other methods of outside theft accounts for a smaller loss than through negligence ; however , the loss through outside theft is more dangerous because the data stolen is usually the most valuable
One of the biggest problems in designing a proprietary information protection program is caused by the large amount of vital data processed and analyzed electronically
Employees are the greatest vulnerability in a proprietary information protection program . Accordingly, an employee awareness program is necessary whereby they are educated with regard to their responsibilities in protecting sensitive data.
Definitions Proprietary Information Information over which the possessor asserts ownership and which is related to the activities or status of the possessor in some special way
Definitions Patent A government grant conveying and securing the exclusive right to make, use, and sell an invention for a term of years ( seventeen )
Trade Secret A trade Secret is a process or device for continuous use in the operation of the business For trade secret protection , must prove Secrecy Value Use in the owner’s business
Trade Secret Trade Secret information is entitled by law to more protection than other kinds of proprietary information
Trade Secret The following are not trade secrets: Salary information Rank surveys Customer usage evaluation Profitability margins Unit costs Personnel changes
Trade Secret / Patent A trade secret remains secret as long as it continues to meet trade secret tests but the exclusive right to patent protection expires after 17 years
Trade Secret / Patent Since anyone can purchase a patent , there are not industrial espionage targets in a patented invention Trade Secrets are targets
Proprietary Information Two approaches used to deal with P.I. : “ Property Concept ” regards the information as having independent value if it amounts to a trade secret “ Fiduciaries ” Imposition of duties upon certain classes of people, other than the owner not to use or divulge info without owner’s consent.
Proprietary Information There are 3 broad threats to proprietary information: It can be lost through inadvertent disclosure It can be deliberately stolen by an outsider It can be deliberately stolen by an insider
Competitive Intelligence Gathering The most important function of competitive intelligence gathering is to alert senior management to marketplace changes in order to prevent surprise
Competitive Intelligence Gathering A rich source of information is in the information provided to government regulators Never reveal information to anyone that you would not reveal to a competitor
Industrial Espionage Industrial espionage is the theft of information by legal or illegal means. It is more dangerous than inadvertent disclosure by employees in that highly valuable information is stolen for release to others who plan to exploit it.
Protection Programs The vulnerability assessment is conducted from the perspective of the competitor and considers: What critical information exists The period of time when the information is critical. This may be a short period or may be for the life of a product The identity of employees and indirect associates who have access to the information
Eavesdropping Tactics & Equipment “ Wiretapping ” - is the interception of communication over a wire w/o participants consent and requires physical entry into the communication circuit “ Bugging ” - interception of communication w/o participants consent by means of electronic devices and w/o penetration of a wire.
Eavesdropping Tactics & Equipment Eavesdropping is a psychological traumatic Employee experience for the victim . It is the most devastating of espionage techniques .
Wired microphones Carbon microphone commonly used in a standard telephone handset Crystal microphone generates a small electrical current when the crystal is vibrated by sound waves Contact microphone installed on a common wall with the target area
Wired microphones Spike microphone installed in a hole in the common wall ( not fully through ) Dynamic microphone movement of a small wire near a permanent magnet converts sound into electrical energy. Good eavesdropping device which operates as a loudspeaker in reverse
Wired microphones Pneumatic cavity device has a specially designed small cavity which picks up surface vibrations. (Glass tumbler effect) Condenser microphone high fidelity use. Fragile and sensitive Electret microphone used primarily in P.A. and audio recording. (Extremely small)
Wired microphones Omnidirectional microphone used in conferences. Picks up sound from many directions around the room Cardioid microphone picks up sound from directly in front of mic Parabolic microphone gathers audio energy and directs it to a conventional microphone in the center of a dish-type reflector
Wireless microphones A radio frequency (RF) device. Consists of : A microphone A transmitter A power supply An antenna; and, A receiver
Light transformation 1 . Infrared light wave transmissions use light waves invisible to the human eye. Sound waves are converted to electronic impulses and the pulses are used to modulate infrared light waves. Similar to a TV remote
Light transformation 2. Laser ( L ight A mplification by S timulated E mission of R adiation) transmission of sound does not require any equipment in the surveillance area. A laser beam focused on a window pane or a reflective object in the room. The vibrating glass modulates a reflected laser beam. Rarely used due to interference.
Light transformation 3. Fiber optic laser transmission uses a communications grade glass fiber, filled with laser light, routed through the surveillance area. Sound waves cause the fiber to vibrate slightly, altering the laser light.
Electromagnetic radiation Detectable electromagnetic energy is generated by electronic information processing devices. Detection is possible for several hundred feet. The “ faraday cage ” or “ tempest shielding ” is used for very sensitive equipment.
Telephone eavesdropping Digital systems - originally thought to be secure: Digit stream can be recorded and converted to analog and speech. The control system is available from an on-site terminal or from off-site through the network. (Remote Maintenance Access Terminal) (RMAT)
The Eavesdropping Threat Risk for the electronic eavesdropper is low: electronic eavesdropping is easily committed chances are low that victim will find the device chances low, if found, can be tied to eavesdropper prosecution of eavesdropping cases is rare; and, the reward far outweighs the risk
Miscellaneous Plenum space above a dropped ceiling Variable Path Encryption (VPE) is particularly useful to secure cellular signals. A call is made to a toll-free number of the VPE provider. A unit attached to the cellular set and a unit at the VPE provider alter the communication between them. The signal is sent in the clear from the VPE provider to the intended destination of the call
Miscellaneous Time domain reflectometry an electronic picture of the telephone line at a given time which is compared to the same line at a future time
Miscellaneous Audio masking generation of noise at the perimeter of the secure area to cover or mask conversation. Music is not used ; “white” or “pink” noise is not as easily filtered from the tape
In implementing an asset protection program , one primary objective should be to motivate all employees to become part of the protection program
All asset protection programs should provide for adequate feedback on the part of participants
Although the chief executive in charge of asset protection should have knowledge of security procedures and techniques , it is more important that such executives be able to manage and implement the required systems approach
The three basic security processes are: a. Information b. Physical c. Personnel
Of the three basic security processes, personnel security is considered to be the most critical
The basic elements of the personnel security process are: a. Protects the organization against undesirable persons through appropriate recruitment and hiring safeguards b. Protects the organization against dishonest employees through appropriate control safeguards c. Protects employees from discriminatory hiring or termination procedures
In screening an applicant for a potential position, the most expensive technique should be conducted last . For example, an applicant should be interviewed before conducting a background investigation
Some deception practices to be on the lookout for on applications during the screening process prior to hiring are: a. Use of the term “ self-employed ” to hide a “negative” period of time b. Failure to sign the application c. Failure to list supervisor d. Gaps in employment or residence
The concept of “ security awareness ” is primarily a state of mind . It is not the same as either training or education but is definitely related to both
One well known honesty test is the “ Reid Report ”. This is a written honesty test designed to reveal a person’s trustworthiness and attitude toward honesty
A popular psychological test used by employees in personnel screening procedures is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Investor ( MMPI ). This test is designed to show habits , fears , sexual attitudes , depression , and evidence of social introversion .
The two major tools used in employee selection procedures are: a. The application b. The interview
A background investigation is expensive but necessary in the personnel security process. The major purposes of this type of investigation are: a. To verify information on the application form b. To ascertain past employment experience c. To obtain other information pertinent to hiring decision either derogatory or positive
The theft triangle sides consist of: a. Motive b. Desire c. Opportunity
As a general rule, the questions relating to the following should not be asked of applicants during the screening process in order to conform to equal employment opportunity rules and regulations: a. Race or ethnic background b. Age, sex or marital status c. Religion d. Children e. Disability
Approximately 10% of the completed applications will have falsifications serious enough for management review before making an offer of employment “ Rule of Ten”
The most important information gathering tool in a background investigation is the completed application form
As a general rule, no application more than 90 days old should be considered without a re-interview of the applicant
The principal behind integrity tests is that an individual who has developed strong attitudes towards honesty is less likely to engage in dishonesty than an individual who possesses weaker attitudes towards dishonesty.
Employment gaps of more than one month must be explained
The job description for a position must include accurate specifications and genuine skill requirements which are described concisely and without prejudice .
Purpose and Function Personnel Security’s primary purpose is to insure that a firm hires employees best suited to assist the firm in achieving its goals, and after hired, assist in providing the necessary security to the employees while they are carrying out their functions
Purpose and Function Vulnerability to losses caused by employees is measured in part by the character of the employees, their awareness of assets protection requirements, and their motivation to cooperate Personnel Security is the most critical because theft is committed by people
The Job Description Accurate job specifications increase objectivity in making selection decisions and reduce the likelihood that irrelevant criteria and personal bias will influence the decision
The Application There are virtually no restrictions on what can be asked of an individual once an offer of employment has been made.
Education Approximately 5 % of all professional applicants falsify some aspect of their educational background.
Interview A personal interview of each applicant should be conducted by an trained interviewer
Background Investigation Should be completed prior to allowing the applicant to commence employment The most important information gathering tool in a background investigation is the completed application form
Background Investigation At least five consecutive immediately preceding years of employment are verified Personal contact is by far the most desirable method of investigation
Psychological Testing A process whereby a subject’s reaction to a future situation is predicted by an analysis of his/her responses to a questionnaire.
Psychological Testing Types of psychological tests Skills and Aptitude tests for office, clerical, production and service positions Personality Inventories those with access to dangerous facilities Integrity Surveys for retail, leisure, hotel, financial, and fast food positions
Psychological Testing Integrity tests can be “ clear purpose ” tests which ask direct questions or “ veiled purpose ” tests in which it is not obvious that integrity is the primary concern.
Psychological Testing Integrity tests can be: pre-employment tests which measure the applicant’s attitude toward counterproductive work behavior Incident specific questionnaires which are used to determine who committed a specific act Persons who find these tests offensive are twice as likely to admit to a criminal or drug abuse behavior or to display counterproductive work attitudes
Miscellaneous Matters Military service should be confirmed by having the applicant submit a copy of the service record forms. Bonding is used by some firms as a type of insurance in the event that the company internal controls prove ineffective and a loss occurs. Bonding should never be considered as an alternative to an effective security program
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the U.S.
First amendment provides for freedom of speech , religion , press , assembly and to petition the government
Second amendment provides the right to keep arms ( weapons )
Forth amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and also sets out the requirement that a warrant be supported by probable cause
Fifth amendment prohibits double jeopardy , compulsory self incrimination , and deprivation of life , liberty or property without due process
Sixth amendment provides that the accused have a speedy public trial , know the charges against him , confront witnesses against him , have compulsory process to obtain his witnesses , and have assistance of a counsel for his defense
Seventh amendment provides the right to trial by jury
Eighth amendment prohibits excessive bail , excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment
“ Miranda warning ” must be given before “ custodial ” interrogation. The suspect is advised: a. You have the right to remain silent b. Anything you say may be used against you c. You have the right to contact an attorney d. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided free of charge
Generally, Miranda warnings need not be given by security officers
The crime of “ robbery ” is the unlawful taking of property from the immediate possession of another by force or the threat of force
“ Larceny ” is the unlawful taking of property from the possession of another with the intent of depriving the owner of it permanently
“ Vicarious liability ” is the legal concept which holds the employer, as well as the employee, liable if the “wrong” was committed while the employee was acting within the scope of employment
Vicarious Liability An employer may avoid liability for the tortious acts of another if the hiring contract is such that the relationship of “ independent contractor ” on the part of the tort feasor has been established.
Vicarious Liability But, the employer may be held liable for the acts of an independent contractor when: The work contracted for is wrongful per se The work contracted for is a public nuisance The work contracted for is inherently dangerous The act of the independent contractor violates a duty imposed on the employer by contract. The wrongful act by the independent contractor violates a statutory duty.
“ Respondeat superior ” is the legal rule that an employer is responsible for the action or lack of action of an employee taken within the course of employment. Respondeat Superior (Let the master respond)
Basic Aspects Respondeat Superior: The right of control and not necessarily the exercise of that right is the test of the relation of the master to the servant.
Note the difference between a “ crime ” and a “ tort ”. A crime is a violation of the government’s penal laws; whereas a tort is a legal wrong done to another person (a civil wrong) No agreement between parties is required .
A crime can also be a tort examples: battery trespass assault
Most crimes are of two primary types; a. The federal definition of a “felony” is: a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year b. A “misdemeanor” is any crime which is not a felony
“ Corpus delicti ” is a legal term for the “ body of the crime ” or the elements of the crime which must be proved. It does not mean a dead body
Treason is the only crime specifically mentioned in the U.S. Constitution
The criminal code of the United States is found in Title 18
There are no Federal common law crimes
Essential elements of the crime of negligence : a. A duty owed by the defendant to the injured party b. A violation of that duty by failure to follow a required standard of conduct c. A causal connection between the negligent conduct and the harm d. Actual loss or damage to the plaintiff
A fidelity bond is insurance on a person covering that person’s dishonesty
“ Strict liability ” refers to the legal concept that one may be held responsible for some acts without the necessity to prove criminal intent (mens rea). Strict liability statutes are usually in the areas of public health, safety and welfare and they are generally classified as “mala prohibitum”
“ Compensatory damages ” are actual damages directly related to the amount of the loss
“ Punitive damages ” are designed to punish the defendant and to deter him, and others, from a repetition of the wrongful act
Generally , searches by security officers are not subject to constitutional regulation under the 4th Amendment
In judging whether certain conduct is negligent, the law uses the standard of reasonableness. The “reasonable person” is one of ordinary prudence who exercises due care in a situation such as that under litigation
“ Deadly force ”, as a general rule, should be used by law enforcement officers as a last resort and then only when the life of the officer or another person is in jeopardy
An “ express contract ” is one which is clear, definite, direct, and spelled out by explicit words
An “ implied contract ” is one which is not spelled out clearly by explicit words , but is interpreted by analyzing surrounding circumstances or the actions of the persons involved
“ Entrapment ” is a defense in which the defendant alleges that he was induced by government officers or agents to commit a crime which he would not have committed without the inducement
Statements made by subjects being interrogated must be “voluntary”
The concept of the grand jury originated in England
An “ indemnity bond ” is an insurance contract designed to reimburse an individual or organization for possible losses of a particular type
A “ citizen’s arrest ” is an arrest by a private person, rather than by a public law enforcement officer. This authority originated at common law and is the authority of most arrests by proprietary and contract security officers
A law enforcement officer may arrest for a felony based solely on “probable cause”.
A private security officer may arrest for a felony based in “probable cause”, but there is no margin for error; otherwise, a suit for false arrest may be litigated
The “plain view” doctrine holds that if police, in the course of lawful duty, recognize a plainly visible item as evidence of a crime, the item may be seized and admitted in a criminal trial
Probable Cause is that combination of facts and circumstances which would warrant a person of reasonable caution and prudence to believe that a crime has been committed and that the person to be arrested is the one who committed the crime.
The Supreme Court of Terry v. Ohio authorized “ stop and frisk ” technique without probable cause where an experienced officer had good reason to suspect criminal activity which was dangerous to the officer or others
The undercover agent must know the law regarding “entrapment.” “ Entrapment ” is defined as the acts of officers of the government in inducing a person to commit a crime not contemplated by him/her in order to initiate a criminal investigation
Under no circumstances will an undercover agent be permitted to engage in “malum in se” crime such as murder, burglary, rape, arson, robbery, etc.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act , among other things, requires written notice to the applicant prior to an investigation by a third party (Consumer Reporting Agency)
As a general rule, it is permissible to ask about possible “convictions” but not “arrests” on the employment questionnaire
Basic Aspects Civil law is the statutory and common law in which private rights and remedies are found. Of the 50 titles of the United States Code, 49 deal primarily with civil matters.
Basic Aspects Express Contract is an actual agreement of the parties, the terms of which are openly uttered or declared at the time the contract is made. Implied Contract is one not created or evidenced by the explicit agreement of the parties, but is inferred by law.
Basic Aspects Price is the dollar value stated in the contract. Reasonable value is the dollar value of goods and/or services determined by a court or arbitrator.
Basic Aspects In the transportation of goods, recovery of damages may be estopped by a “ time bar ” clause in the shipping documents (contracts).
Basic Aspects The concept of tort liability operates to: Compensate a victim for his loss Act as a deterrent for future conduct of the same kind Serve as evidence of society’s disapproval of the wrong
Basic Aspects The basic elements of intentional tort liability are: An act or omission Which brought about the intended result
Basic Aspects Examples of intentional torts: Battery Assault False imprisonment Trespass to land or to chattels (Conversion) Fraud / Misrepresentation Defamation Invasion of privacy
Basic Aspects Generally, proprietary security officers are servants, whereas contract security personnel are employees of the supplying agency and therefor may not be considered servants of the employing organization.
“Stare Decisis” The Law of Precedence
Felony Federal statutes provide for five classes of felonies ranging is punishment from imprisonment for a term exceeding one year to death or life imprisonment.
Misdemeanor Three classes of misdemeanors: Class A - One year or less but more than 6 months Class B - Six months or less, but more than 30 days Class C - Thirty days or less, but more than 5 days
Infraction Federal statutes provide for one class of infraction for which the penalty ranges from 5 days or less imprisonment to no authorized penalty.
“ Mala in se ” Those crimes which are bad in themselves, ie... Murder Rape All Common Law crimes were mala in se.
“ Mala prohibita ” Those acts which are considered “offenses” by the passage of statutes. Generally no criminal intent is required ; the mere accomplishment of the act is sufficient for criminal liability.
Corpus delicti The body of the crime. The combination of the elements which provide proof of the crime is the corpus delicti . Consists of: Mens Rea (criminal intent) Actus Rea (the forbidden act) Coming together of the above two
Law of Causation There must be a cause and effect relationship between the act of the accused and the resulting harm. The Law of Causation - a person is presumed to intend the natural and probable consequences of his act. But, the accused takes his victims as he finds him.
“ Motive ” Motive is not an essential part of a crime; it is not part of the corpus delicti.
Most crimes require the combination of an act and an intent , which must be simultaneous .
“ Negligence ” differs from “ recklessness ,” in that in recklessness, conduct is governed by the actual state of mind of the accused.
“ Alibi ” The alibi defense is one of physical impossibility. The testimony of an alibi witness must cover the entire time of the crime.
“ Mistake of Fact ” The “ Mistake of Fact ” defense is used when one commits a violation of the law in good faith with a reasonable belief that certain facts existed, which would make the act innocent if indeed they did exist.
Laws of Arrest The basic elements which constitute an arrest are: A purpose or intention to effect the arrest An actual or constructive seizure or detention of the person to be arrested A communication by the arresting officer to the arrestee of his intention to place him under arrest. An understanding by the person to be arrested that he is being arrested.
Laws of Arrest The mere words “ you are under arrest :” will not satisfy the seizure or detention element of arrest.
Laws of Arrest A warrant is an order for the arrest of a person. A summons directs the defendant to appear before a court at a stated time and place.
Laws of Arrest When a private citizen acts in aid of a known law enforcement officer, the citizen has the same rights and privileges as the officer and is protected from liability even if the officer was acting illegally .
Laws of Arrest Generally, private citizens may arrest any person who has committed an offense in their presence or for a felony not committed in their presence. BUT , the arrest can be justified only by further showing that the felony was actually committed by the person arrested.
Search and Seizure The “ Exclusionary Rule ” excludes evidence, otherwise admissible, obtained by methods which violate Constitutional guarantees of the Forth Amendment which protects an individual in his person and property.
The “ Tainted Fruit of the Poisonous Tree ” doctrine is that any and all evidence obtained as a result of an unreasonable search cannot be used against the accused. Any other evidence obtained as a result of the original unlawful invasion is dubbed the “tainted fruit of the poisonous tree” and may not be used against the person whose privacy was violated.
4th Amendment The 4th Amendment does not specifically authorize a search without a warrant. We have legal searches without a warrant because of court decisions.
Searches A private security officer has only the search authority of a private citizen. The Fourth Amendment does not apply to searches by private persons. Evidence discovered by private search is admissible in a criminal trial and is not subject to the Exclusionary Rule.
Confession / Admission A confession is a statement in which a person acknowledges guilt of a crime. An admission is a statement in which a person admits a fact or facts which would tend to prove him guilty of a crime, but which does not constitute a full acknowledgement of guilt of a crime.
Confession / Admission The fundamental test regarding the use of confessions and admissions is the “ free and voluntary ” test.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ) Investigative Jurisdiction over Federal criminal violations and concurrent jurisdiction with the DEA on Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. Includes the: National Depository of Fingerprints; National Crime Information Center (NCIC); National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime;
Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ) National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime; Violent Criminal Apprehension Program; Forensic Science Training and Research Center; National Bomb Data Center
U.S. Marshall’s Service (DOJ) Operational priorities include: Physical security for Federal courts Custodian of Federal evidence Service of Federal Criminal and civil process Witness-protection program Federal Assets Forfeiture and Seizure Transportation of Federal prisoners Conduct fugitive investigations
Immigration and Naturalization Service (DOJ) Responsible for administering U.S. Immigration and Naturalization laws. Regulates non-resident aliens Determines admissibility of aliens into this country. Handles deportation proceedings
U.S. Secret Service (Treasury Department) Responsible for the protection of the President, Vice-President and their families as well as other designated persons. Investigative responsibilities include counterfeiting, credit card fraud and bank failures
Customs Service (Treasury Department) Enforces customs-related laws and regulations Collect import duties.
Internal Revenue Service (Treasury Department) Administers and enforces Federal tax laws. Special intelligence division investigates organized crime, gambling, and tax stamp violations.
B.A.T. F. (Treasury Department) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm Administration and enforcement of U.S. gun and explosive laws. Training and investigative assistance in arson and bomb investigations. Trace of weapons for law enforcement agencies
Defense Investigative Service (Department of Defense) Administers the Defense Industrial Security Program.
F.E.M.A. Federal Emergency Management Agency An independent agency Primary responsibility of dealing with disaster planning.
F.E.M.A. The Director of FEMA reports to the President and works closely with the National Security Council, Cabinet, and White House staff
Coast Guard (Department of Transportation) Security and safety of ports. Investigations of marine-related accidents, casualties and violations. Safety standards for commercial vessels.
Federal Aviation Administration (Department of Transportation) Issue and enforcement of rules and regulations for air commerce and air safety. Certification of airports and inspection of air-navigation facilities.
Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation) Regulatory jurisdiction over safety and performance of commercial motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce. Authorized to investigate violations of:
Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation) Highway Safety Act Interstate Commerce Act Explosive and Dangerous Articles Act
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Flood control planning should be coordinated with the U.S. Corp of Engineers.
“ NOAA ” Progressive situation reports of floods are available from the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA).
National Weather Service The NWS begins issuing hurricane advisories as soon as there are indications a hurricane is forming and it is given a name. The purpose of an advisory is to: Tell where the storm is located Intensity of winds Speed and direction of movement
Bureau of Vital Statistics Records of births , marriages and deaths
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Prohibits discrimination against applicants or employees over 40 years of age.
Equal Pay Act of 1963 Requires that employees receive equal pay for equal work, requiring equal skill, effort and responsibility regardless of sex; however, the employer may pay different rates at different establishments.
The National Labor Relations Act Known as the “ Wagner Act ” The basic test of an unfair labor practice is whether it results in coercion or discrimination prohibited by the labor act.
The National Labor Relations Act Management representatives may not attend a union meeting. Undercover operations are neither conducted nor authorized where and when labor organizing efforts or labor problems are occurring.
The National Labor Relations Act Advise security personnel that their actions will be considered “employer actions”.
The National Labor Relations Act When an employee reasonably believes that an interview may lead to or result in disciplinary action and requests that a union representative be present, union representation must be allowed ( The Weingarten Rule ).
The National Labor Relations Act Management is not required to advise an employee of this right of representation or to “bargain” with the union representative.
The National Labor Relations Act The NLRA specifically provides that guards and non-guard employees cannot be members of the same bargaining unit.
The Labor Management Relations Act Known as the Taft-Hartley Act Forbids unions from: Coercing an employer to pay for work not performed ( Featherbedding )
Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act Known as the Landrum-Griffin Act Established safeguards and restrictions on union officers and management conduct regarding their members, also prohibits either union or employer from “Hot Cargo” agreements.
Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act A “ Hot Cargo ” agreement is defined as one where the employer agrees to cease doing business with any person or to cease dealing in any products of another employer.
Strikes Economic Strike - The most frequent type takes place where there is a vote to stop work because a satisfactory employment agreement has not been negotiated. Economic strikes must be preceded by at least a 60-day notice that the union desires to modify the existing collective bargaining agreement.
Strikes The Unfair Labor Practice Strike When strikers strike to force discontinuance of an alleged violation by an employer of the labor law. This type of strike permits no time for effective planning by security. All striking employees who request to return to their jobs must be allowed to do so by their employer.
Strikes Three phases of security involvement during strikes: Pre-strike planning stage Strike operation plan phase Post-strike intelligence phase
Strikes The main goals of the security force during labor disturbances should be: To lessen potential for violence To adequately deal with violence when it occurs To prevent death, injury, and damage to property To maintain order To preserve the integrity of the work site.
Strikes The security strike operations plan is a comprehensive statement of all policies, procedures and activities to be done during the strike period.
Strikes The security strike operations plan The plan should be made available to each security supervisor and higher manager. It should not contain sensitive information Effective planning of access control indicates uses the fewest entries possible and those used should be located where easily policed. Management should develop a prior policy, which is understood and adhered to by all parties, regarding arrests during a strike. A sound policy would be not to agree to amnesty for serious offenses (felonies).
Strikes The chief weapon of the strikers is the ability to discourage people from entering plant premises and to prevent movement of goods and materials to and from the plant.
Strikes “ Lockout ” - is the refusal of management to allow members of the bargaining unit on the premises. A “lockout” may be used legally in the face of an imminent violent strike; however, notice of a “ lockout ” must be given to the bargaining unit or a charge of unfair labor practice could result.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 USC 651-678) was signed into law in December 1970 and became effective on April 28, 1971 . The primary responsibility for administration of this act falls upon the Department of Labor.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) The statute states that every employee “affecting Firearm ” is subject to the provisions of OSHA. This means just about all employees in every industry are covered. One exception is the mining industry.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) The general purpose of OSHA is to provide safe and healthful Firearm conditions for employees. All businesses are required under OSHA to have a person or persons trained in first aid available.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) OSHA Form #200 - a log and summary of occupational injuries and illness. OSHA Form #101 - a supplemental record of occupational injuries and illness.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) An “ injury ” results from a single incident. A one time chemical exposure is an injury. An “ illness ” is an abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors in employment.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Records on all work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses must be current and must be available to Labor Department inspectors upon request. All records concerning injury/illness must be maintained for at least 5 years.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) If an on-the-job accident results in the death of an employee or the hospitalization of 3 or more employees, the nearest OSHA office must be contacted within 8 hours.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) In Marshall vs. Barlow, the Supreme Court held that officials of OSHA cannot inspect businesses without first obtaining warrants . This ruling does not apply to a few specialized industries such as firearms and liquor industries.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) It is not necessary for OSHA inspectors to show “ probable cause ” to obtain a warrant. The inspectors only must show that the inspection is part of a general administrative plan to enforce the safety laws.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) When they find conditions of “ imminent danger ”, compliance officers may REQUEST , not demand shutdown.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Most citations allege violations of specific safety and health standards or of the posting and record keeping requirements.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Citations based on the “ general duty ” clause are increasing in frequency and will further increase if OSHA tries to regulate conditions such as workplace violence. There is no “ free first bite ” !!
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Citations are not issued to employees . A citation is issued to the employer if employees fail to comply with safety and health standards.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Types of citations include; Imminent Danger Serious Violation Non-serious Violation De Minimis Violation Willful Violation Repeated Violation
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Types of citations include; Imminent Danger any condition or practice such that a danger exists which could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm immediately, or before the imminence of such danger can be eliminated through the enforcement procedures provided by this act.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Types of citations include; Serious Violation a substantial that death or serious physical harm could result and the employer knew, or with the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have known of the hazard. A fine not exceeding $7,000 must be assessed.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Types of citations include; Non-serious Violation The condition is likely to cause injury, but not death or serious physical harm, or the employer did not know of the hazard. (A tripping hazard on a level surface). A fine of $7,000 or less may be imposed.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Types of citations include; De Minimis Violation No immediate or direct relationship to safety or health.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Types of citations include; Willful Violation The employer intentionally or knowingly violated the act, or was aware of a hazard and made no attempt to correct it. The minimum penalty is $5,000 - max. of $70,000
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Types of citations include; Repeated Violation ar second or subsequent citation for violation of the same standard or general duty clause. The minimum penalty is $5,000 - max. of $70,000.
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Regulations to implement Title 1 years Employment) are issued by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission ( EEOC ). The regulations cover all employers with 15 or more employees in industries affecting commerce .
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Those not protected under the Act: Transvestites (Section 508) Current illegal drug users (Section 510) Homosexuals, bisexuals, persons with sexual behavior or compulsive gambling disorders, kleptomaniacs, and pyromaniacs (Section 511)
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Any medical examination or inquiry into the disability of an applicant y employee is prohibited unless the employer can show a job relationship and a consistent business necessity. Medical examinations after an offer of employment has been made must be given to all prospective employees.
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Readily achievable means easily accomplished without much difficulty or expense. Accessibility means free of barriers that could prevent a person with impaired mobility from getting to a desired location in the facility, or to use lavatories, lounges, lunchrooms, public telephones, drinking fountains or other amenities.
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) The World Health Organization (WHO) definition of “ impairment ” is a permanent or transitory psychological, physiological, or anatomical loss or abnormality of structure or function (an amputated limb, paralysis after polio, diabetes, mental retardation, impaired hearing or sight).
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) The WHO definition of “ disability ” includes restrictions on,I or the prevention of, carrying out an activity because of an impairment, in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human.
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Under the ADA , a “ disability ” is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of an individual.
The American With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) The WHO defines “ handicap ” as a disability which interferes with what is expected at a particular time in one’s life (inability to care for oneself, communicating thoughts and concerns, developing a capacity for independent economic activity).
Federal Sentencing Guidelines The 1987 Individual Sentencing Guidelines tended to narrow the range of punishment for a certain crime and to standardize sentencing.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines The 1991 Organizational Sentencing Guidelines cover anti-trust, money laundering, fraud, ERISA, securities, and environmental law violations.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines A $20 million gain to a company from an anti-trust violation could result in a criminal fine ranging from $1 million to $80 million depending on the guidelines applied.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines The deterrence and detection objectives are reached by requiring every company: To make restitution to any party injured by the criminal conduct; and To pay a fine which is not tax deductible
Federal Sentencing Guidelines The fine consists of a “ base fine ” which is multiplied by a “ culpability score ” to determine a minimum and a maximum range within which the court impose a fine.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines The “ base fine ” is the greater of: The pre-tax gain to the company from the crime, or The loss to any party intentionally injured by the crime, or From $5,000 to $72,500, determined from a “level of seriousness” table.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines In determining the “ culpability score ”, every business starts with a rating of 5 and aggravating or mitigating factors move the score within the range of to 10 .
Federal Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating factors , include; Participation, tolerance, or disregard of criminal conduct by high level personnel or substantial authority personnel in a large organization. ( Add 5 points ). A history of similar conduct within the last 5 years. ( Add 2 points ) Obstruction of justice in the course of the investigation, prosecution or sentencing. ( Add 3 points )
Federal Sentencing Guidelines Mitigating factors , include; Self-reporting, cooperation with an investigation, and accepting responsibility for the conduct of the organization. ( Subtract 5 points ) An effective compliance program(s) to prevent and detect criminal conduct. ( Subtract 3 points )
Federal Sentencing Guidelines An effective compliance program has seven mandatory components:
Federal Sentencing Guidelines 1. Establishment of compliance standards which are reasonably capable of preventing criminal conduct. 2. Specific responsibility for high level management to oversee the standards.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines 3. Communication of standards and offering training in compliance issues to employees. 4. Tests of the compliance system with auditing, monitoring, and other tests designed to detect criminal conduct.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines 5. Due care to insure that discretionary authority is not delegated to individuals with a propensity to engage in illegal conduct. 6. Enforcement using disciplinary procedures which include provisions for discipline of individuals who fail to detect or report an offense.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines 7. All reasonable steps, after an offense has been detected, to prevent a future similar occurrence.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines A determination, after the fact , that an effective compliance program did not exist will probably result in a probation status which may require that the company:
Federal Sentencing Guidelines 1. Publicize its criminal acts at its own expense as directed by the court. 2. File periodic financial reports with the court 3. Submit to periodic examination by court appointed experts.
One 100 watt light bulb equals approximately 1700 lumens
Illuminance a. measured in Lux, representing the number of lumens per square meter or Foot-candles (FC), the number of Lumens per square foot b. One Foot-candle is equal to 10.76 Lux (approximately to a ratio of 1:10)
Candle power - one candle power is the amount of light emitted by one standard candle Lumen - One lumen is the amount of light required to light an area of one square foot to one candle power Foot candle - One foot candle equals one lumen of light per square foot of space. The intensity of illumination is measured in foot candles
Specifications: carries the most weight and is considered the controlling document of the construction
Three basic types of glass: 1 . Sheet Glass : least expensive and most vulnerable to breakage 2 . Plate Glass : mirrors 3 . Float Glass : most recent advance in glass manufacture
Tempered Glass: a. treated to resist breakage b. 3 to 5 times stronger Laminated Glass: a. used in Detention Facilities b. Highly shatter resistant
Bullet resisting glass: a. Laminated glass b. “ spalding ” will not occur ** small fragments that fall off the backside of the material
Acrylic glass: a. good for bullet resisting applications b. not good for burglary resistance
SAFES: Class M: 1/4 hr Class 1: 1/2 hr Class 2: 1 hr Class 3: 2 hrs Note: A burglary safe is not normally fire rated
4 stages of fire 1. Incipient stage 2. Smoldering stage 3. Flame stage 4. Heat stage
Color Rendition The ability of a lamp to faithfully reproduce the colors seen in an object measured as a Color Rendition Index (CRI) on a scale of 0 to 100
Color Rendition Index Incandescent : 100 Halogen : 100 Fluorescent : 75-100 Metal Halide : 70 Mercury Vapor: 50 High pressure sodium: 20 Low pressure sodium : 5
Protective Lighting There are 8,760 hours in a year a lamp that is on for 8 hours a day will burn for 2,290 hours per year
A cost benefit analysis is a direct comparison of the costs of the operation of the security unit and all security measures with the amount of corporate property saved or recovered as well as reduction of losses caused by injuries and lost production time .
No security measure should be recommended which is not cost effective
The perimeter band of lighting must provide a minimum intensity of 0.2 foot candles , measured horizontally 6 inches above ground , at least 30 feet outside the exclusion area barrier
The basic principles of operation of intrusion detection systems are: a. Breaking an electrical circuit b. Interrupting a light beam c. Detecting sound d. Detecting vibration e. Detecting a change in capacitance due to penetration of an electrostatic field
The three main lines of defense for physical security are: a. Perimeter barriers - located at outer edge of property - first line of defense b. Exterior walls, ceilings, roofs and floors of buildings themselves, considered the second line of defense c. Interim areas within the building
Specifications regarding use of chain-link fences are as follows: a. Must be constructed of 7 foot material excluding top guard b. Must be of 9 gauge or heavier c. Mesh openings are not to be larger than 2” per side d Should be a twisted and barbed salvage at top and bottom e. Must be securely fastened to rigid metal or reinforced concrete posts set in concrete f. Must reach within 2 inches of hard ground or paving g. On soft ground must reach below surface deep enough to compensate for shifting soil or sand
The most frequently used fencing for security purposes is chain-link fencing
An advantage of chain-link fencing is that it affords visibility on both sides of the perimeter barrier to police and security officer
The cone of illumination from light source should be directed downward and away from the structure or area protected and away from security personnel assigned to such protection
Any safe that weighs less than 750 pounds should be anchored to building structure
Combination to safe locks and padlocks should be changed at least once each 12 month period and on the loss or possible compromise of the combination , or on the discharge , suspension or reassignment of any person having knowledge of combination
Inventories of key systems should be conducted at least annually
There is a similarity between physical security surveys and crime prevention surveys , but one of the differences is that physical security measures are oriented more toward the security of property and facilities whereas crime prevention measures focus on the deterrence of criminal activity regardless of the physical safeguards available.
The number of personnel required to cover a single post around the clock providing coverage for three eight-hour shifts is 4-1/2 ( 5 actual persons ). This allows for vacations, sick leave, etc.
Where possible , the parking area should be separated from all other areas of the facility
A vibration sensor detects forced entry through metal barriers placed over windows and ventilators or attempts to drill , saw or cut through walls , ceilings , floors or doors
As a general rule , windows less than 18 feet from the ground or less than 14 feet from trees , poles or adjoining buildings should be protected if they are larger than 96 square inches in area
Signs are advisable at no more than 100 foot intervals along the perimeter stating that the property is not open to the public and intruders will be prosecuted
A clear zone of 50 feet or more should exist between the perimeter barrier and structures within the protected area except when a building wall constitutes part of the perimeter barrier
Gaseous discharge lamps are mercury vapor lamps ( soft blue light ) and sodium vapor lamps ( soft yellow light ). They require 2-5 minutes to light when cold and longer periods to re-light when hot .
A light source for perimeter fence lighting should be located sufficiently within the protected area and above the fence so the light pattern will cover a ground area
Barriers Two major categories Structural Natural Three basic purposes Deter/delay Psychological deterrent Supplement and/or complement security needs
Barriers When the greatest degree of security is essential , two lines of structural barriers should be installed on the perimeter. These barriers should be separated by not less than 15 feet and not more than 150 feet for best protection and control
Barriers Four types of fencing authorized for use in protecting restricted areas are: Chain-link Barbed wire Concertina Barbed tape
Barriers Chain-link Must be 7 foot high excluding top guard 9 gauge or heavier Mesh openings not to be larger than 2 inches twisted and barbed salvage at top and bottom fastened to rigid metal or reinforced concrete posts set in concrete Must reach within 2” of hard ground or paving Soft ground - reach deep enough to compensate for shifting soil
Barriers Chain-link Most frequently used fencing for security purposes Disadvantage of chain-link fencing is that it creates an “institution-like atmosphere”
Barriers Barbed wire Standard barbed wire is twisted, double-strand, 12 gauge wire, with 4 point barbs spaced an equal distance apart Not be less than 7 feet high, excluding top guard Firmly attached to posts not more than 6’ apart Distance between strands not more than 6” and at least one wire will be interlaced vertically and midway between posts.
Barriers Concertina wire Is a commercially manufactured wire coil of high-strength-steel barbed wire clipped together at intervals to form a cylinder Opened concertina wire is 50 feet long and 3 feet in diameter
Barriers Barbed tape Composed of three things Barbed wire Barbed tape dispenser Concertina tape Barbed tape is fabricated from a steel strip with a minimum breaking system of 500 lbs. 7/16” barbs spaced at 1/2” intervals along each side
Barriers Top Guard An overhang of barbed wire or barbed tape along the top of the fence, facing outward and upward at approximately a 45-degree angle. Top guard supporting arms will be permanently affixed to the top of the fence posts to increase the overall height of the fence at least one foot.
Barriers Top Guard Three strands of barbed wire, spaced 6 inches apart, must be installed on the supporting arms
Barriers Manhole covers 10 inches or more in diameter, must be secured to prevent unauthorized opening Over 50% of all break-ins are through window glass
Alarms Fail-Safe A term applied to a system designed so that if a component fails to function properly the system will, by a signal or otherwise, indicate its incapacity False Alarm Activation of sensors for which no cause can be determined
Alarms Microwave Sensor A radio/radar frequency (RF) transmitter having a frequency range of GHz, which detects motion Passive Ultrasonic Sensor Detects the sound of forced entry throughout walls, ceilings and doors
Alarms Ultrasonic The frequency range of sound that is above the capabilities of normal human hearing. In intrusion detection systems, it usually varies between 21,500 and 26,000 Hz
Alarms Types of alarm systems Electro-mechanical - Metallic foil, Magnet Switches, Wire Service Detection, Pressure Mats, Ribbons or Wafers Volumetric - Capacitance, Vibration, Microwave, Ultrasonic, Passive Infrared, Photo Electric
Alarms Types of alarm detection systems Local alarm system - activate a visual or audible signal in the immediate vicinity of the object of protection Auxiliary system - the installation-owned system is a direct extension of the police and/or fire alarm system. This is the least effective system
Alarms Types of alarm detection systems Central station system - Alarms are transmitted to a central station outside the installation from which appropriate action is taken such as notifying local police or fire departments
Alarms Types of alarm detection systems Proprietary system - Similar to the central station system, except is owned by and is located on the installation. The response to the alarm is by the installation’s own security or fire-fighting personnel It has been estimated that 90-98% of all alarms are false
Protective Lighting Protective lighting should enable security force personnel to observe without being seen. Four general types of protective lighting: Continuous - most common Standby Movable Emergency
Protective Lighting Continuous Lighting ( CL ) Two primary methods of employing CL Glare projection Controlled lighting Quartz Lamps Emit a very bright white light and snap in rapidly Excellent for use along perimeters and in critical areas Frequently used at very high wattage
Protective Lighting Floodlights Directional, with some diffusion to light specific areas Searchlights concentrated beam, used for illumination of boundaries
Protective Lighting Fresnels Wide beam units for long horizontal strips. They project a narrow beam approximately 180 degrees in the horizontal and from 15 -30 degrees in the vertical plane. An appropriate application is to light parameters since little light is lost vertically Street Lights Diffused light widely used in parking areas
Safes and Vaults UL Money Safe Classifications TL-15 - 750 pounds or anchored / Body is 1” steel or equal TL-30 - 750 pounds or anchored TRTL-30 - At least 750 pounds TRTL-30X6 - At least 750 pounds / 6 sides TXTL-60 - At least 1,000 pounds / resist attack with 8 oz of nitroglycerin or it’s equal
Safes and Vaults Burglary-resistive safe As a general rule, require the door be made of steel at least 1-1/2 inches thick Vaults are described as enlarged safes Alarms for vaults: Capacitance Vibration
Locks and Key Systems Cypher locks - digital combination door locking device Disc tumbler locks - often called wafer locks Lever locks - Used in safe deposit boxes and are difficult to pick
A new organization should not be developed to handle emergency situations, but existing organizations should be prepared to take care of the situations
A search is made after every bomb threat call
The search includes common areas, occupied areas, and unoccupied areas
Locks and Key Systems In selecting combination numbers, multiples and simple ascending or descending arithmetical series should be avoided
QUIZ QUESTIONS
2. A cooperative organization of industrial firms, business firms, and similar organizations within an industrial community that are united by a voluntary agreement to assist each other by providing materials, equipment and personnel needed to ensure effective industrial disaster control during emergencies is called: a. Emergency Squads b. Mutual Aid Association c. Community Emergency Cooperatives d. Disaster Control Squads
3. Which of the following procedures should not be advocated as part of emergency planning? a. Emergency plan should be in writing b. Emergency plan should be revisited as needed c. Distribution should be limited to senior management d. Plan should be tested through practice
4. The greatest single destroyer of property is: a. Bombs b. Sabotage c. Fire d. Earthquakes
5. Responsibility for shutdown of machines in the plant as a result of disaster should be assigned to: a. The security officers on duty b. The maintenance persons on duty c. The persons familiar with the shutdown process d. The plant manager
6. In the event the media makes contact as a result of a crisis situation, they should: a. Be given “no comment” b. Be put in touch with person designated in the emergency plan for orderly release of information c. Be put in contact with the president of the company d. Be put in contact with the plant manager
7. Which of the following does not fit into good emergency planning? a. An individual should be appointed as coordinator b. Plan should be reduced to writing c. Plan should be simple d. A new organization should be developed to handle emergency situations
8. The ionization fire detector warns of fire by responding to: a. Invisible products of combustion emitted by a fire at its earliest stages - incipient stage b. Infrared emissions from flames c. Light changes d. Smoke
9. The fire detector which responds to a predetermined temperature or to an increase in temperature is known as: a. Ionization detector b. Photoelectric smoke detector c. Infrared flame detector d. Thermal detector
10. The fire detector which responds to changes or interruption in the light source is known as: a. The ionization detector b. The photoelectric smoke detector c. The infrared flame detector d. The thermal detector
11. After a bomb threat is made, if suspicious object is found during search, it should be: a. Handled with great care b. Disarmed immediately c. Reported immediately to the designated authorities d. Placed in a bucket of water
12. The removal of any suspected bomb should be by: a. Proprietary guard force b. Office employees c. Professional bomb-disposal personnel d. The patrol office of the city police department
13. Which of the following is not suggested behavior for the victim of a kidnapping? a. Stay calm b. Do not cooperate with captors c. Do not try to escape unless good chance of success d. Try to remember events
14. In connection with corporate kidnappings by terrorist, the decision as to whether ransom is to be paid should be made by: a. Local police b. Spouse or blood relative of victim c. City government d. Highest corporate level
15. Which of the following should not be applicable to the development of an effective emergency disaster plan: a. Plan should be written b. It should involve the minimum number of people possible in the preparation of the plan c. It should contain an inventory of available resources d. It should list preventative measures
16. Earthquake emergency plans should stress safest place during a quake is: a. Within work area under pre-selected cover b. At work in open spaces away from building c. At home d. In a building made of concrete
17. In a strike, the refusal by management to allow members of the bargaining unit on the premises is called: a. A lockout b. Shutout c. Lock in d. Permissive picketing
18. At the time of a strike, if no guard force is available, the following action should be taken: a. Immediately hire one b. Mobilize supervisory personnel into a patrol group c. Have police come on property to act as security force d. Have maintenance employees trained to act as guards
19. In a labor dispute which of the following measures is not advisable: a. Change all perimeter gate padlocks b. Issue special passes to non-striking employees c. Notify employees who go to work to keep windows rolled up d. Armed guards
20. Usually the most difficult part of an Executive Protection Plan is: a. To secure trained personnel b. To initiate liaison with Federal Agencies c. To initiate liaison with local authorities d. To convince the executive being protected on the need for such protection
22. Of all reported bomb threats, it is estimated that the percentage of real threats is: a. 2-5% b. 7-10% c. 15% d. Less than 1%
23. A full evacuation of a building should be ordered upon receipt of a bomb threat when: a. The caller is credible and refuses to name a specific bomb location b. Any threat is received c. Threat is received during working hours d. The caller has a foreign accent
24. You are charged with the responsibility for formulating a disaster plan to handle emergencies which arise as a result of earthquakes. Which of the following warnings to be issued to employees as to their actions during the shaking should not be included in the plan? a. If employees are outside, proceed to the nearest building and head for the basement b. If employees are indoors at the time of the shaking, they should stay there c. If inside, take cover under sturdy furniture d. If inside, stay near center of building
25. Earthquakes constitute a definite concern to the emergency management responsibilities of security managers in certain areas of the country. Accordingly, it is incumbent upon our security professionals to have a clear understanding of the basic facts concerning earthquakes. Which of the following is an incorrect statement? a. Earthquakes are unpredictable and strike without warning b. Earthquakes may last from a few seconds to as much as 5 minutes c. The actual movement of the ground in an earthquake is usually the direct cause of injury or death ( Falling materials is cause)
26. Potential disasters caused by man should be included when developing a firm’s emergency plan. One of the most common man-made disasters is the plant fire. Which of the following is considered to be the most important aspect of plans coping with major plant fires? a. To make certain that the plant’s fire-fighting equipment is adequate and in good operating condition b. To make certain plant personnel are well- trained in fire-fighting techniques c. To make certain that mutual assistance agreements have been developed with local governments, other plants and nearby installations
27. Compared with other plant emergencies, bomb threats present a highly complex problem for plant management and emergency service personnel. Which of the following actions should not be in the bomb threat emergency plan as it is incorrect ? a. Planning to meet the threat should include contact with nearby military explosive ordnance disposal detachment (EODD) b. Prior planning should include contact with the local police department c. Training programs for plant specialists in handling improvised explosive devices should be utilized when available from the military EODD d. The Chief of Police must make the decision whether or not to evacuate building after a bomb threat has been received
28. The continuity of business and industrial leadership and direction are essential parts of all industrial emergency plans. The following specific measures should be included in the development of a plan for continuity of leadership except : a. Assure a functioning board of directors b. Establish lines of succession for key officers and operating personnel c. Establish an alternate company headquarters d. Provide for special stockholder’s meeting immediately after attack to provide for methods of operation
29. In reviewing the emergency plans of the XYZ Corporation, the legal counsel of the firm notes that there is a definite possibility that a quorum of the board of directors cannot be readily assembled which will not allow action in accordance with law. Which of the following methods generally would not be acceptable to remedy this legal problem? a. Reduce the quorum number if allowed by the state b. Summary filling of board vacancies if allowed by the state c. Establishment of an emergency management committee, if allowed by the state d. Utilizing chain of command, execute proper power of attorney papers for the top 3 officials so the most senior could execute legal affairs if board not functioning
30. In devising plans to protect vital records during an emergency, a prime decision to make would be the identification of vital records. Whether such records are vital depends, to a large extent, upon the type of business conducted. However, as a general rule, all of the following would be considered vital to any corporate organization except : a. The incorporation papers b. Personal identification fingerprints of employees c. The by-laws of the corporation d. The stock record books e. B of Dir minutes and certain corporate fin records
31. Which of the following statements is incorrect in selecting records to be included in a vital records program: a. Management should protect vital records by systematically determining what information is vital b. The vital records protection program is an administrative device for preserving existing records c. If a particular record does not contain vital information, it has no place in the company’s vital records protection program - even though having other value to the company d. Decision making in determining individual vital records should be rapid. A record either contains vital information or it does not
32. Effective protection of this vital information in a data environment is complicated for a number of reasons. Which of the following is incorrect in this regard: a. A nuclear detonation produces an electro-magnetic pulse (EMP) which could cause considerable damage. However well tested EMP protective devices are available ( wrong ) b. Formerly dispersed information is consolidated, which intensifies its exposure to possible destruction or compromise c. The data processing medium is extremely vulnerable to a wide variety of perils such as fire, water, dirt and hazardous chemical gases d. Both the computer and the area in which it is located must be protected along with the vital information
33. The president of the ZYX Company expresses concern relative to the company’s ability to act in time of emergency to protect life and property. He instructs that you undertake the necessary action to establish the desired emergency capability within the facility. Which of the following should be the first step in initiating this action? a. Contact established guard companies to make bids to oversee the operations b. An emergency coordinator should be appointed at the corporate level c. Make a physical survey of the plant d. Form a committee of key executives to operate out of the command center
34. In establishing a disaster plan, provision should be incorporated which would permit you to be prepared for a variety of emergency situations. Which of the following probably would not have a key role in such plans? a. Employee welfare service b. Rescue teams c. The recreational coordinator d. Radiological Defense Service
35. Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks in planning for disasters and emergencies is the actual formulation of a basic disaster plan. Which of the following is an incorrect procedure in developing such a plan? a. The basic plan should provide for coordination of government and company actions before and during a disaster b. A glossary of terms used should be included c. There should be a listing of types of emergencies limited to those experienced by the company in the past d. The plan should utilize appendices as needed such as maps, call-up lists and mutual aid agreements
36. While protection of people is the first priority in emergency planning , shutdown procedures must be thorough and done by those who are trained to do so. Your disaster plans should have such shutdown procedures assigned to: a. The security force b. The plant manager c. Employees on each shift who handle these procedures on a regular basis d. The fire brigade
37. In order to adequately plan for emergencies, the security manager must make certain that this corporation has access to all necessary resources that will save lives, minimize damages, and insure the continued operation of rapid restoration of damaged member plants. Most plants assure access to such resources by: a. Providing for a budget which will supply all the resources needed to cope with a major emergency b. Establishing appropriate liaison with the police, fire, rescue and medical forces of the community to provide services as needed c. Relying upon their own self-help organization and equipment and joining hands with other plants in the community for mutual aid
38. In forming an industrial mutual aid association, a number of definitive plans must be made. Which of the following is not true and should not be relied upon in formulating these plans? a. Each member firm must be willing to defray Industrial Mutual Aid Association expenses b. Capital outlay and operating costs are usually modest c. The basic operating element of a mutual aid association is an operating board d. Any industrial mutual aid association should be established in advance of emergencies
39. A key role in any emergency will be played by the plant manager or in his place, such authorized official as emergency coordinator or security chief. Which of the following should not be done personally by this official a. Take personal charge off all operations at the disaster scene b. Activate the plant center c. Alert and inform head of local government emergency coordinator d. Brief plant control center staff on the emergency
40. The keys to the success of any emergency organization and plan are training and testing. In designing effective testing procedures, the following are all valid observations except : a. Records should be maintained so deficiencies can be corrected following the test b. The testing exercise should be as realistic as possible c. Plenty of advance notice should be given so all possible preparations can be made d. One of the best times to test the plant emergency plan is in coordination with your local government periodic test exercises
1. One supervisor can effectively control only a limited number of people and that limit should not be exceeded. This principle is called: a. Unity of command b. Supervisory limits c. Span of control d. Line of discipline
2. An important principle of organization is that an employee should be under the direct control of one and only one immediate supervisor. This principle is : a. Unity of command b. Supervisory limits c. Span of control d. Line of discipline
3. From an organizational standpoint, the head of security should report to: a. Superintendent of buildings b. Manager of buildings and grounds c. Head housekeeper d. A vice-president or higher
4. The most conspicuous role of the security department in any organization is that of: a. Educational services b. Management services c. Special services d. Protective services
5. Training sessions consisting of a security awareness program for new employees should be conducted by: a. Special training officers b. Security personnel c. Consultants skilled in training d. Member of management
6. There are necessary and legitimate exceptions to the principle of unity of command. One condition which sometimes allows for shifting in supervision is: a. When order is given by the rank of captain or above b. When order is given by the head of a department c. When the order is given by the head of internal affairs d. During emergencies
7. Perhaps the most common shortcoming in the security industry is: a. Lack of support by top management b. Failure to properly prepare and equip new supervisors with tools to discharge their important responsibilities (supervisor training) c. Lack of planning d. Lack of monetary resources
8. As a rule, which department of the company administers the recruiting activity? a. The security department b. Administrative department c. Personnel department d. Internal affairs
9. In non-entry level recruiting, the recommended technique is: a. “Blind ad” b. Open advertisement in newspaper c. Advertisement in trade journal d. By word of mouth on selective basis
11. The heart of personnel selection is: a. Polygraph test b. Review of application c. Interview d. Background investigation a. The security manager director b. The security supervisor c. A security line employee d. A personnel interviewer 10. Every applicant’s first interview should be with:
12. Which of the following is not recommended policy with regard to security manuals? a. It must be updated on a regular basis b. Employees should not be allowed to have possession of it c. The manual should be put in the hands of all regular security personnel d. It should include procedural instructions for specific incidents
13. Discipline is primarily the responsibility of: a. The supervisor b. The employee c. The security manager or director d. The inspection division
14. Among classical theories of human behavior in the work environment, one emphasizes negative aspects of employee behavior which is known as: a. The autocrat theory b. The custodial theory c. The supportive theory d. McGregor’s “Theory X”
15. Among classical theories of human behavior in the work environment is one which suggests that employees do not inherently dislike work and will actually seek responsibility and better performance if encouraged to do so . It is known as: a. McGregor’s “Theory Y” b. McGregor’s “Theory X” c. The supportive theory d. The motivation theory
16. Dr. Frederick Herzberg developed a position that motivation comes from work itself , not from those factors such as salary and job security. This theory is known as: a. The supportive theory b. The work motivation theory c. The custodial theory d. McGregor’s “Theory X”
17. Which of the following is not an advantage of using in-house (career) personnel? a. Career personnel develop a loyalty to the department b. Career personnel tend to be more ambitious c. There is more stability among career personnel d. Career personnel constitute a fixed, limited cadre or pool of manpower resources
18. Which of the following is known to be one of the disadvantages of contract security services? a. Turnover b. Cost c. Manpower resource d. Skills
19. Ideally, the person who should conduct the inspection of a security department is: a. An outside consultant b. The second ranking person c. The security director or security manager d. The ranking sergeant
20. The process of determining the probability and cost of potential loss is known as: a. Probability analysis b. Risk assessment c. Potential loss analysis d. Physical survey
22. The ultimate responsibility for the internal security in a department should rest with: a. The president b. Chairman of the board c. Security director d. The line supervisor
23. The behavioral scientist whose key concept is that every executive relates to his subordinates on the basis of a set of assumptions termed theory X and theory Y was formulated by: a. Abraham Maslow b. Douglas McGregor c. Warren Bennis d. B.F. Skinner
24. The issuance of weapons to guards is usually not justified: a. In a situation where deterrence is needed in handling control of large amounts of cash b. In situations in which terrorism is a real threat c. In situations where there would be greater danger to life without weapons than with them d. In a situation where there is no danger to life safety
25. In issuing policy statements regarding the handling of disturbed persons , the primary consideration is: a. Legal liability to the disturbed b. Reducing the disturbed person to a form of benevolent custody and eliminating the immediate danger c. Legal liability to employees and third persons if restraint not achieved d. Employee-community public relations
26. Spotting the individual loss events that might take place is the primary step in dealing with security vulnerability . This process is called a. Loss event probability b. Threat assessment process c. Loss event profile d. Actual threat analysis
27. The likelihood or probability of risks affecting the assets becoming actual loss events is known as: a. Loss event probability b. Loss event profile c. Threat analysis control d. Threat target control
29. Which of the following is considered to be one of the 3 basic functions of risk management ? a. Lock control b. Barrier control c. Disaster management d. Loss control a. Loss event profile b. Loss event probability c. Loss event criticality d. Security survey analysis 28. The impact or effect on the enterprise if the loss occurs is known as
30. Oscar Neuman published a classic in which he presented ideas and applied strategies from the New York public housing project to aid in reducing the risk of being victimized and reducing fear of crime when on the streets. What is the name of this book? a. Crime Prevention b. Crime Reduction c. Defensible Space d. Crime in Architectural Planning
31. From a security perspective , what is the first factor to be considered in facility construction ? a. The identity of experienced consultants b. An effective security plan c. An architect with knowledge of physical security d. The building site itself
32. A critical on-site examination and analysis of an industrial plant business , home or public or private institution to ascertain the present security status , to identify deficiencies or excesses to determine the protection needed to make recommendations to improve the overall security is the definition of : a. Security survey b. Risk analysis c. Full-field inspection d. Crime prevention assessment
33. There are two generally accepted definitions of risk . These are more commonly known to risk managers and security officers as: a. Potential risk and dynamic risk b. Profit risk and dynamic risk c. Potential risk and pure risk d. Pure risk and dynamic risk
34. The most effective deterrent to shoplifting is: a. Highly competent and educated security officers b. Widespread use of sensor devices c. Well positioned CCTV’s d. Well trained personnel
36. Many experts agree that the most important deterrent to internal theft is: a. Threat of dismissal b. Fear of discovery c. Threat of prosecution d. Conscience pangs 35.A simplified answer to the question of why employees steal is: a. Sickness in family b. To feed a drug habit c. To live on a higher level d. The theft triangle
37. Crime analysis is a key element in focusing the use of police and security resources to address crime problems. Data collection and analysis are two specific steps . The other two are: a. Inspection and discovery of facts b. Response and feedback c. Feedback and corrective action d. Dissemination and feedback
38. It is generally accepted that insurance rates are dependent upon two primary variables . These are: a. Cost of claims and competitors rates b. Competition among insurance companies and frequency of claims c. Cost of claims and frequency of claims d. Cost of claims and government regulations
39. The basic types of protection which security personnel realize as best can be described by the following: a. Fidelity Bonds b. Surety Bonds c. Burglary/Robbery/Theft Insurance d. All of the above
40. Bonds which require that an employee be investigated by the bonding company to limit the risk of dishonesty, and if that trust is violated , the insurance company must indemnify the employer, are called: a. Surety Bonds b. Fidelity Bonds c. Insurance Bonds d. Blanket Bonds
41. Protection for a corporation, if there is a failure to perform specified acts within a certain period of time , is known as a: a. Contract Bond b. Blanket Bond c. Surety Bond d. Fiduciary Bond
42. The urban planning and design process which integrates crime prevention techniques with neighborhood design is known as: a. Urban Development Planning b. Conceptual Modeling in Architecture c. Environmental Design d. Environmental Security (E/S)
43. The ability of design to counteract the perception that the area is isolated and criminally vulnerable is known as: a. Natural Surveillance Techniques b. Image and Milieu c. Soft Area Protection d. Territorial Cleansing
44. The greatest ongoing threat to any business is: a. Shoplifting b. Shrinkage c. Internal Theft d. Pilferage
45. Pilferage is defined as stealing in small quantities over a long period of time. The taking of property entrusted to someone’s care is called: a. Mistake of fact b. Misprison of a felony c. Uttering d. Embezzlement
46. The theft triangle consists of the following components: a. Desire, skill and training b. Motivation, skill and opportunity c. Opportunity, desire and skill d. Motivation, opportunity and rationalization (Desire)
47. A line item budget is the traditional and most frequently used method of budgeting. Two other commonly used budgeting techniques include: a. Management and program budgets b. Capital and program budgets c. Program and exception item budgets d. Fund allocation and capital budgets
48. A management tool wherein there is a systematic method of achieving agreed upon goals set in advance is known as : a. Matrix Management b. Proactive Management c. Scheduling Management d. Management by Objective
49. The activity concerned with proposals for the future , an analysis of these proposals and method for achieving them is known as: a. Effective Management b. Evaluation Techniques c. Planning d. Budgeting
50. A key element in focusing the use of police and security resources to address crime problems is commonly called: a. Data collection and analysis b. Systematic evaluation of data available c. Crime analysis d. Analysis and feedback
51. According to estimates, about 1/3 of all business failures are caused by: a. Thefts by outsiders (non-employees) b. Thefts by employees c. Mismanagement d. Poor quality of product
52. The major item conspicuously absent from police-based crime prevention programs was: a. Comprehensive training program b. Manpower dedicated to crime prevention concepts c. The input of huge number of persons employed in private security d. Use of up-dated technology
53. What was the most frequent recommendation made by both law enforcement and security managers to improve private security and their working relationships with police ? a. Higher entry-level pay b. Upgrading quality of security personnel c. A planned educational program involving both police and private security d. Requirement of being armed
54. The most frequently shared resource between law enforcement and private security is: a. CCTV and other surveillance equipment b. Personnel c. “Buy money” for stolen goods d. Reward money
55. The main objective of private security is: a. To apprehend those who steal property from their firms b. To protect assets and prevent losses c. To assist police in investigations of crimes d. To prevent unauthorized persons entry on firm’s property
56. What is the most frequently investigated crime by private security ? a. Employee theft b. Shoplifting c. Bad checks d. Embezzlement
57. The two major components of economic crime have been: a. Employee theft and corporate bribery b. Fraud and embezzlement c. White collar and ordinary crime d. Computer and ordinary crime
58. The practice of preventing unauthorized persons from gaining information by analyzing electromagnetic emanations from electronic equipment is often termed: a. Tempest b. Veiling c. Bugging d. Hardening
59. Which of the following is not a correct statement with regard to narcotics? a. The term “narcotic” in it’s medical meaning refers to opium and opium derivatives or synthetic substitutes b. They are the most effective agents known for the relief of intense pain c. They have been used for a long period of time as a remedy for diarrhea d. They tend to intensify vision and increase alertness
60. Which of the following characteristics does not pertain to morphine? a. It is the principal constituent of opium b. Its legal use is restricted primarily to hospitals c. It tastes sweet and is marketed in the form of yellow crystals d. Tolerance and dependence develop rapidly
61. Most of this substance is produced from morphine; but it is often combined with other products such as aspirin or Tylenol. It is often used for the relief of coughs; and it is by far the most widely used natural occurring narcotic in medical treatment . It is: a. Barbiturates b. Mescaline c. Chloral Hydrate d. Codeine
62. German scientists synthesized methadone during World War II because of a shortage of morphine. Which of the following is not characteristic of methadone and it’s usage ? a. Although chemically unlike morphine and heroin, it produces many of the same effects b. It was distributed under such names as amidone, dolophine, and methadone c. It was widely used in the 1960’s in the treatment of narcotic addicts. d. It is only effective when administered by injection
63. Which of the following characteristics do not pertain to the use or effects of depressants generally? a. The usual methods of administration are oral or injected. b. Excessive use results in drunken behavior similar to that of alcohol c. There is no danger of tolerance developing d. Taken as prescribed, they may be beneficial for the relief of anxiety and tension
64. Another widely abused depressant is methaqualone. All of the following are factually descriptive of methaqualone except one. Identify this exception. a. It is chemically unrelated to the barbiturates b. It was once mistakenly thought to be effective as an aphrodisiac. c. It is administered orally d. It is one of the depressants that does not lead to tolerance and dependence .
65. All of the following are controlled substances grouped as stimulants except one. Identify the exception. a. Cocaine b. Amphetamines c. Phenmetrazine d. Mescaline
66. All of the following are factual statements descriptive of illicit cocaine except one, which is: a. It is distributed on the street as a white to dark brown powder. b. It is often adulterated to about half its volume by a variety of other ingredients. c. This substance is only used through the process of injection d. It is popularly accepted as a recreational drug
67. Which of the following is another name for cocaine ? a. Adipex b. Bacarate c. Piegine d. Snow
68. Which of the following statements does not pertain to cocaine ? a. It has a medical use as a sedative b. There is a possibility that sustained use could result in physical dependence c. There is a high possibility that sustained use could result in psychological dependence d. Tolerance is a distinct possibility
69. The effects of illusions and hallucinations with poor perception of time and distance possibly indicates the use of which of the following substances ? a. Cannabis b. Hallucinogen c. Stimulants d. Depressants
70. All of the following are hallucinogens except : a. LSD b. Marihuana ( it is also a hallucinogen ) c. Mescaline d. Phencyclidine
71. The source of marihuana is the: a. Peyote cactus b. Mushrooms c. Coca plant d. Cannabis plant
72. Cannabis products are usually taken: a. Through sniffing b. Injection c. Smoking d. By rubbing into the skin
73. The condition whereby a user develops an attachment to the use of a substance due to it’s ability to satisfy some emotional or personality need of the person is known as: a. Tolerance b. Physical dependence c. Addiction d. Psychological Dependence
74. The state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by the repeated consumption of a substance is known as: a. Tolerance b. Addiction c. Habituation d. Drug dependence
1. Which of the following is not a legitimate purpose of an investigation for employee misconduct? a. To determine whether company rules have been violated b. To ascertain whether company policies have been violated c. To catalog information of employees which might be derogatory for future use d. To determine if state or federal laws have been violated
2. The investigator’s best approach to questioning relies on the following: a. Most suspects will lie or circumvent the truth b. A suspect is innocent until proven guilty c. A key suspect is guilty and evidence must be found to substantiate that feeling d. A signed statement in the form of a confession must be obtained
3. In conducting gambling investigations, the staff investigator should: a. Cooperate with local, county, state or federal law enforcement b. Not use undercover operatives c. Wiretap the employees home telephone d. Search the lockers of all suspects
4. Which of the following investigative resources should not normally be used in a gambling investigation conducted by a proprietary investigative force. a. Closed circuit TV cameras b. Undercover operatives c. Telephone surveillance d. Fluorescent powder
5. In investigating homicide and suicide the best source would probably be: a. County coroner’s office b. Health office c. State attorney general’s office d. Federal law enforcement
6. To obtain information concerning marriage licenses an investigator would contact the: a. Appropriate health department b. Tax bureau c. Bureau of Vital Statistics d. Appropriate court
7. In conducting a “claim” investigation where the claim is a serious one and where there is cause for doubt in connection with the loss or claim, the type of investigation to be used is: a. Telephone b. Mail c. Personal contact d. Undercover
8. A yellow colored crystalline solid pertains to the following explosive: a. TNT b. Dynamite c. Nitroglycerin d. Picric acid
9. Which of the following is not a high explosive? a. Nitrocellulose b. Nitroglycerin c. Dynamite d. Nitro starch
10. One of the following is not considered an element of the common law crime or arson: a. Commercial building b. Malicious c. Burning d. Willful
11. Which of the following is not a requirement for a successful undercover investigation: a. A qualified investigator b. A plausible cover story c. An effective control scheme d. Developing necessary evidence for prosecution
12. If necessary to terminate an undercover investigation which one of the following actions should not be done: a. Withdraw agent safely b. Withdraw agent immediately c. Salvage as much of the result of date d. Reveal identity of the agent
13. The principal item of expense in an investigations budget will be: a. Communications b. Equipment c. Maintenance d. Personal costs
14. The single most important administrative control in handling investigations is: a. Indexing b. Case assignment c. Case review d. Documentation of status
15. As a general rule the number of consecutive years of employment or non-employment to be verified preceding the date of investigation are: a. 5 years b. 7 years c. 3 years d. 2 years
16. Any investigation containing unfavorable information should be retained in file for a period of not less than: a. 1 year b. 5 years c. 3 years d. 2 years
17. The rule which states that approximately one in ten applications will have major omissions which will require going back to the applicant is called: a. The Rule of Ten b. The Rule of Nine c. The 1-10 Rule d. The Verification Rule
18. Which of the following should be interviewed last or near the end of an investigation under usual circumstances: a. Those with extensive information b. Those preparing to take a trip out of area c. Those likely to be hostile d. Those with less than extensive information
19. If interviewee during investigations is hostile, it is preferable to conduct the interview at: a. The security office b. Home of the interviewee c. A neutral spot d. In an automobile
20. Which of the following characterization regarding investigative surveillance is not true ? a. They are expensive b. They are time-consuming c. They are often non-productive d. They are illegal in most jurisdictions
21. The process whereby communications are intercepted or recorded is known as: a. Physical surveillance b. Technical surveillance c. Surreptitious surveillance d. Black bag operations
22. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to do a good pre-employment background investigation because : a. Expense b. Lack of skilled investigators c. Various laws and court decisions which inhibit the use of techniques and/or instruments available d. Uncooperative attitude of persons interviewed
23. Interviews should be conducted: a. In the company of the suspect’s attorney b. In an area where distractions are minimal c. In a comfortable room which is well furnished like home d. In an area where light is focused in suspect’s face
24. The most consistently available and most valuable sources of information are: a. Documents at the scene b. Fingerprints on the objects involved c. Persons involved in the incident d. Telephone records of calls into and out of the area
25. An undercover operator should be: a. A member of the investigative staff of the organization b. A trusted employee in the department under investigation c. Unknown by anyone likely to be in the target population d. An off-duty law enforcement officer
26. One of the objectives of an undercover investigation is not to: a. Establish a method of diversion of goods b. Ascertain the level of organized labor activity in the work force c. Provide information for personnel action d. Obtain evidence of past or future crime
27. Which of the following is not true concerning a witness: a. A witness must have directly observed the incident b. A person who heard the accused make certain remarks may be a witness c. Provide information for personnel action d. A person with knowledge of the whereabouts of the accused at the time of the incident may be a witness
28. In an incident investigation, the general rule is to first interview persons who: a. Are not likely to be available for later interview b. Are likely to be hostile c. Have the most extensive information about the incident d. Are familiar with some part of the subject matter
29. A subject who has a sixth grade education has a statement typed for him by the investigator. Which of the following should not be included in the typed statement: a. Profanity used by the subject b. The actual sentences spoken by the subject c. Highly complex sentences and large words d. References to witnesses to the incident
30. Which of the following is not true regarding communications with an undercover agent: a. Normal contact is initiated by the agent b. The contact telephone should be answered with the name of the company c. An alternate contact telephone number should be established d. The telephones should be reserved exclusively for investigations
1. Any formula, pattern, device or compilation of information which is used in one’s business and which gives him an opportunity to gain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it is: a. A monopoly b. An unfair trade practice c. A trade secret d. A patent
2. Probably the main reason for loss of sensitive information is: a. Inadvertent disclosure b. Deliberately stolen by outsider c. Industrial espionage d. Deliberately stolen by insider
3. The primary tool of pre-employment screening is the: a. Interview b. Application form c. The investigation d. The investigator
4. Competitive intelligence gathering is a legitimate activity which is engaged in by many firms throughout the world. The most important function of competitive intelligence is to: a. Alert senior management to marketplace changes in order to prevent surprise b. Alert senior management as to the personal habits of competitive senior management c. Alert government intelligence agencies to marketplace changes d. Alert senior management to changes in protocol in foreign countries
5. The instrument used to monitor telephone call by providing a record of all numbers dialed from a particular phone is called: a. A wiretap b. A bug c. An electronic surveillance d. A pen register
6. A clandestine listening device, generally a small hidden microphone and radio transmitter is known as : a. A bug b. A wiretap c. A tempest d. A beeper
7. A microphone with a large disk-like attachment used for listening to audio from great distances is known as: a. Contact microphone b. Spike microphone c. Parabolic microphone d. Moving coil microphone
8. Sound waves too high in frequency to be heard by the human ear, generally above 20 KHZ are known as: a. Microwaves b. Ultrasonic c. High frequency d. Short-wave
9. Two methods of protection against telephone line eavesdropping are apparently reliable. The first method is “don’t discuss sensitive information” and the other is: a. To use a wire tap detector b. To use a radio jammer c. To use an audio jammer d. To use encryption equipment
10. The unauthorized acquisition of sensitive information is known as: a. Industrial espionage b. Embezzlement c. Larceny d. False pretenses
11. Proprietary information is: a. Information which must be so classified under government order b. Private information of highly sensitive character c. Defense data which must be classified according to federal regulations d. Anything that an enterprise considers relevant to its status or operations and does not want to disclose publicly
12. A trade secret is: a. Any formula, pattern, device or compilation of information which is used in one’s business and which gives that business an opportunity to gain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it b. All information about a company which the company desires to protect c. Information of a company which is registered as such with the Patent Office d. Information so designated by the government
13. The control software of a Private Board Exchange (PBX) can be accessed and compromised by calling the telephone number of a device on the PBX from a computer and modem. The name of this PBX device is the: a. Time Domain Reflectometer b. Remote Maintenance Access Terminal c. Current Carrier Signaling Port d. Internal and Remote Signal Port
14. Which of the following is generally not true in regard to proprietary information? a. Secret information does not have to be specifically identifiable b. Secret information must be such that it can be effectively protected c. The more narrowly a business defines what it regards as secret, the easier it is to protect that body of information d. It is difficult to protect as a trade secret that which can be found in publicly accessible sources
15. With respect to trade secrets, it may be decided that its disclosure by another was innocent rather than wrongful even in the case where the person making the disclosure really was guilty of malice or wrong intent. This situation may occur when: a. There is absence of evidence that an owner has taken reasonable precautions to protect confidential information b. The trade secret was not registered c. The trade secret did not involve national defense information d. The trade secret was not in current use
16. The class of person under a duty to safeguard a proprietary secret is known as: a. Agents b. Principals c. Fiduciaries d. Business Associates
17. Which of the following is not a correct statement, or a general rule, involving the protection of proprietary information? a. By operation of common law employees are presumed to be fiduciaries to the extent they may not disclose secrets of their employers without authorization b. As a class, employees are the largest group of persons bound to secrecy because of their status or relationship c. Other than employees, any other persons to be bound to secrecy must agree to be so bound d. Any agreements to be bound must always be in writing and are not implied from acts
18. Probably the chief reason for the loss of information about sensitive operations is: a. Deliberately stolen by an outsider b. Loss by fire or other disaster c. Deliberately stolen by insider d. Lost through inadvertent disclosure
19. The term “eavesdropping” refers to: a. Wiretapping only b. “Bugging” only c. Both wiretapping and “bugging” d. Mail covers
20. A microphone which has the characteristics of requiring no power source to operate it, is quite small, relatively difficult to detect, and is offered by equipment suppliers in such items as cuff links and hearing aides is known as: a. Carbon microphone b. Dynamic microphone c. Contact microphone d. Parabolic microphone
21. A microphone which is normally installed on a common wall adjoining a target area when it is impractical or impossible to enter the area to make a microphone installation is: a. Carbon microphone b. Dynamic microphone c. Contact microphone d. Parabolic microphone
22. Which of the following is not true with regard to electronic eavesdropping: a. A listening device installed in a wire will cause a crackling sound, click or other noise than can be heard on the line b. An effective countermeasures survey to detect evidence of electronic eavesdropping in telephone equipment must be conducted by a person technically familiar with such equipment c. All wiring should be traced out and accounted for in a countermeasures survey d. In a countermeasures survey to detect electronic eavesdropping. A physical search should be utilized as well as an electronic search
23. In designing a proprietary information protection program, the area of greatest vulnerability is: a. Personnel files b. Marketing data c. Employees d. Computers
24. Two of the three most common methods of information losses are inadvertent disclosure and industrial espionage . Which of the following is the third: a. Newspaper articles b. Television c. Magazine articles d. Theft by an insider
25. Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to an information security program? a. A good information security program will provide absolute protection against an enemy spy b. The information security program is an attempt to make theft of sensitive information difficult, not necessarily eliminate it c. A trust relationship must be established and maintained with employees d. The good will and compliance of employees is crucial for success
26. Vital records normally constitute the following percentage of the company’s total records: a. 2% b. 5% c. 10% d. 15%
27. A specially constructed microphone attached directly to an object or surface to be protected and which responds only when the protected object or surface is disturbed is known as: a. Parabolic microphone b. Special audio microphone c. Contact microphone d. Surreptitious microphone
28. “Social engineering” is: a. The conversation involved in the beginning of a romantic relationship b. A function of the personnel department in which like persons are teamed together in workshops or seminars for maximum productivity c. The subtle elicitation of information without revealing the true purpose of the call d. The specific design of a business structure to facilitate the interaction of the inhabitants
29. A former employee, who had access to your trade secret information, is now employed by a competitor and is apparently using the trade secret information to gain market share. There are several serious factors you should consider before you institute litigation in the matter. Which of the following is not a serious factor to be considered? a. You may have to expose the very secrets you are attempting to protect b. The cost of the litigation may exceed the value of the secret information c. You may lose your case d. Other employees may leave the company and attempt to use trade secret information in the business of a new employer
30. Electromagnetic radiation is detectable electromagnetic energy is generated by electronic information processing devices. Which of the following is used to protect very sensitive equipment? a. A current carrier device b. Pneumatic cavity shielding c. Tempest shielding d. Pen register shielding
1. Of all security processes, the most critical is: a. Information b. Personnel c. Physical d. Perimeter
2. The concept that an individual should be aware of the security program and persuaded that the program is relevant to his or her own behavior is known as: a. Security consciousness b. Security awareness c. Security motivation d. Motivation analysis
3. The theory that the human organism is motivated by an ascending series of needs and that once the lower needs have been satisfied, they will be supplanted by the higher needs as motives for behavior is known as: a. Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Prepotency” b. McGregor”s Theory X c. McGregor”s Theory Y d. Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory
4. Which of the following is not an example of the intelligence test: a. Stanford-Binet IQ Test b. Henman-Nelson IQ Test c. Armed Forces General Classification d. Manual Placement Test
5. Which of the following is not a basic requirement for handling pre-employment interviews: a. Interview must be voluntary b. Interviews to be effective should be conducted with a friend of applicant present c. Interview must be unbiased d. Interviewer should not give out information
6. The basic principle of personnel security is: a. To weed out bad apples among employees after they are located b. Education is the key to loss prevention c. Attitudes and honesty of rank and file employees are key to minimizing theft losses d. Terminate undesirables
7. Probably the single most important safeguard for preventing internal theft is: a. An extensive statement of personal history b. The personal interview c. Interviewing reference d. Upgrading the screening of new employees
8. An employer may not question an applicant on which of the following: a. Unexplained gaps in the employment history b. Unsatisfactory interview c. An arrest for a crime against property d. A conviction for a crime against property
9. Questioning an employee should be: a. Behind a closed door b. With the door open c. Closed and locked door d. At a police station
10. Impelling type of leadership tends to reduce employee dishonesty because: a. It sets a good example b. It creates discipline c. It reduces employee frustration d. It improves morale
11. Non-directional counseling of upset employees: a. Should not be used because it is not effective b. Does not carry the danger inherent in giving advice c. Does not directly advise, criticize or try to help d. Involves primarily being a good listener
12. The first skill the manager must learn is: a. How to give orders b. How to check up on procedures c. How to maintain authority d. The ability to listen
13. On the whole, employees are: a. Easily tempted b. Honest c. Indifferent d. Conscientious, honest individuals who have the firm’s best interest at heart
14. In conducting interviews during a background investigation, the investigator should more appropriately tell the person being interviewed that the employee is: a. Being considered for a promotion b. Suspected of wrongdoing c. Being investigated in connection with a position of trust d. Tell the interviewee nothing
15. The frequency of reinvestigation of the “ financial life style ” inquiry should generally be: a. Never b. Every 6 months c. Every year d. Every 18 months
16. Any investigation which includes unfavorable information, or which results in an adverse employment decision, should be: a. Retained in file for a minimum of three years b. Retained in file for a minimum of five years c. Retained in file for one year D. Destroyed when the employment decision is made
17. Which of the following is not true with regard to a resume? a. It does not provide the information which the company requires b. It is never accepted in lieu of a completed application form c. It is always accepted and is reviewed as part of the investigation d. It is an acceptable form of information for a professional position
18. The persons who find integrity tests offensive are: a. Twice as likely to admit to criminal or drug abuse behavior b. No more likely than anyone else to admit to criminal or drug abuse behavior c. Sensitive persons who should not be required to take the test d. Usually found to have a violent criminal past
19. Completed background investigations: a. If apparently completed favorable, may be reviewed by an investigative clerk b. If apparently completed favorable or containing unfavorable information, are reviewed by a responsible supervisory security employee C. If containing unfavorable information, should be immediately referred to legal counsel d. Should be reviewed jointly by the Human Relations Director and the Security Director
20. The qualifications and background of an applicant are considered in light of the needs of the company to perform duties of a specific position. Which of the following is not accurate regarding the job description for the position: a. It must include accurate specifications and genuine skill requirements b. The details of the description may tend to exclude certain groups of people c. The specifications and skills should be described concisely and without prejudice d. The job description should be intentionally vague in order to allow the max number of applicants to qualify for the position
1. In substance, a crime is: a. A violent act b. A violation of one’s privacy c. An act or omission prohibited by law for which a penalty is provided d. A public wrong
2. The Federal definition of a felony is any offense: a. Which calls for punishment b. Punishable by death c. For which the minimum penalty is $500 d. Punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year
3. In federal courts, the usual prosecutor is: a. The district attorney b. The state’s attorney c. The commonwealth attorney d. The U.S. Attorney
4. The main purpose of a grand jury is to: a. Determine whether or not an individual has committed a crime b. Determine guilt c. Determine whether there is sufficient evidence that a crime has been committed and that the accused probably committed it d. Determine the nature of the punishment
5. The purpose of bail is to: a. Confine the accused pending trial b. To take dangerous offenders off the streets c. Make certain each accused is offered his constitutional right to put up security in order to gain his release d. To assure the appearance of the accused in court
6. In a criminal trial, the burden of proof required to find guilt is: a. Preponderance of evidence b. Beyond a reasonable doubt c. Reasonableness of presentation d. Amount necessary to convince a majority of jurors
7. The release of a convicted person under certain conditions without having to be imprisoned is known as: a. Probation b. Parole c. Corpus Juris d. Detainer
8. The release from confinement of a person who has served part of a sentence is called: a. Probation b. Parole c. Reprieve d. Commutation
9. The process in which a court abides by a previous court decision is known as: a. Corpus Delicti b. Habeas corpus c. Ex-post facto d. Stare decisis
10. The crime of unlawful entry into or remaining within a building , with intent to commit some crime therein is: a. Robbery b. Trespass c. Burglary d. Embezzlement
11. To make proof of intent easier in proving shoplifting, many stores have a policy which requires apprehension of a suspect to be made: a. After the accused leaves the premises b. As soon as the theft occurs c. As soon as the material is concealed d. Only on issuance of a warrant
12. The private person generally may arrest without a warrant: a. For a felony b. For misdemeanors c. For a crime committed in his presence d. Where he had “reasonable cause” to believe the person arrested committed the crime
13. The Supreme Court decision which holds that no suspect, in a custodial environment, may be asked any questions until he has first been warned that he need not make any statement and advised of other rights is the: a. McNabb decision b. Mallory decision c. Ennis decision d. Miranda decision
14. The Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which deals with searches and seizures is: a. 1st Amendment b. 4th Amendment c. 5th Amendment d. 6th Amendment
15. As a general rule, searches may be made of employee lockers and desks located on the premises of the company: a. If consent is given by the employee b. Under no circumstances c. If done by local police d. If done by the security manager
16. When a law enforcement agent induces the commission of a offense not otherwise contemplated , the accused may use an affirmative defense known as: a. Hearsay b. Illegally induce crime c. Ex-post facto d. Entrapment
17. The imputation of another’s negligence to the employer is described as: a. Gross liability b. Vicarious liability c. Agency liability d. Net liability
18. A willful or negligent wrong done by one person to another is a : a. Crime b. Misdemeanor c. Felony d. Tort
19. The unlawful taking of property by force or threat of force constitutes the crime of: a. Burglary b. Robbery c. Assault and battery d. Larceny
20. The act of inducing a person to commit a crime for the purpose of having him arrested is known as: a. Solicitation b. Entrapment c. Nolo contendre d. Misprison
21. Deadly force may be used to defend yourself if you: a. Reasonably believe deadly force is necessary to protect yourself or another from unlawful use of deadly force of a third party b. Your home is broken into c. You are protecting your property d. You are attacked by a drug dealer
22. The prohibition against being tried twice for the same crime is found in the: a. First Amendment b. Third Amendment c. Fifth Amendment d. Fourteenth Amendment
23. In a criminal prosecution the measure of evidence used to find the accused guilty is: a. Beyond a reasonable doubt b. Probable cause c. Suspicion d. Preponderance of evidences
24. “ Strict liability ” in tort involves: a. Specific instructions given a security officer by a supervisor b. Comparative negligence by anyone in any occupation c. Intentional liability d. An ultra-hazardous or abnormally dangerous activity
26. An employer is responsible for the acts of his or her employee committed within the: a. Employee’s scope of employment b. Area of the place of business c. Employer’s area of primary activity d. Employee’s area of primary activity
27. The relationship in which two parties agree that one will act as the representative of the other is known as: a. Contractual relationship b. Fiduciary relationship c. Partnership relationship d. Agency relationship
28. An agent can ordinarily act for the principal in such a way to make the principal legally responsible provided the agent: a. Is authorized by the principal to act that way b. Acts reasonably c. Notifies the principal within 24 hours d. Is eighteen years of age
29. If “S”, while acting within the scope of employment, injures “T” and “T” dies, the employer of “S” can be: a. Held liable in a civil suit for damages b. Subjected to criminal liability c. Held liable for both civil and criminal action d. Criminally liable if the act is malicious
30. The Constitutional Amendment which provides that no person shall be denied life, liberty, or property without due process of law is: a. First Amendment b. Second Amendment c. Fifth Amendment d. Eighth Amendment
31. The right to have the assistance of counsel for one’s defense is provided by the: a. Second Amendment b. Fifth Amendment c. Sixth Amendment d. Eighth Amendment
32. The primary duty of a grand jury is: a. Ascertain if the accused is guilty b. Determine probable cause c. Determine if a conspiracy exists d. Determine if an investigation should be opened
33. According to the U.S. code, a felony is any offense: a. Punishable by death b. Punishable by imprisonment of three years or more c. Punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year d. Punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year
34. The affirmative act of concealing the commission of a felony, cognizable by a court of the U.S., by someone having knowledge of the felony is a violation called a. Misprison of a felony b. Accessory c. Subornation of perjury d. Obstruction of justice
35. When a law enforcement agent induces the commission of an offense, the process is called: a. Accessory before the act b. Misprison of a felony c. Entrapment d. Stare decisis
36. Wrongful appropriation of the personal property of another to the use of the taker is a tort called: a. Conversion b. Larceny c. Trespass d. Embezzlement
37. A writ issued by a court directing the recipient to appear and testify is a: a. Warrant b. Subpoena c. Writ of Mandamus d. Writ of prohibition
38. The general rule as to the amount of force a security officer is permitted to use in order to accomplish a lawful arrest is: a. The amount needed to assure that the security officer is not injured b. Up to and including deadly force c. The maximum amount d. Only such force as is reasonably necessary
39. If a grand jury finds that probable cause exists that the accused committed the crime alleged, the grand jury then: a. Issues an information b. Issues an indictment c. Issues a mittimus d. Enters a finding of guilty
40. The usual charge placed against someone who has made an erroneous arrest is: a. Kidnapping b. False imprisonment c. Assault and battery d. Malicious prosecution
41. The federal agency in charge of disaster planning is: a. Federal Emergency Management Agency b. Office of Civil Defense c. Department of the Army d. Department of the Interior
42. One of the following is not prohibited by the Federal Civil Rights Act during an investigation: a. Asking questions as to religious affiliation b. Asking questions as to prior convictions c. Directing inquiry into areas of race or color for discriminating purposes d. Directing inquiry into areas of religion or sex for discriminating purposes
43. Questions on an application blank or field investigative inquiries dealing with union membership or affiliation should be avoided as they may lead to charges which constitute violations of: a. National Labor Relations Act b. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 c. The Civil Rights Act of 1976 d. The Fair Credit Reporting Act
44. A question on the application form inquiring about prior arrests is on its face illegal as a violation of: a. The National Labor Relations Act b. The Federal Tort Claim Act c. The Omnibus Crime Control Act d. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
45. Usually in facilities where visitors are to be escorted, this is done by: a. Guards b. Individuals being visited c. Special escort service d. Supervisor of unit visited
1. The degree of protection desired in any installation is predicated upon an analysis of the following two factors: a. Cost and environmental conditions b. Criticality and vulnerability c. Cost and vulnerability d. Cost and criticality
2. The process used by the security manager in establishing priorities of protection of assets is known as: a. Security survey b. Vulnerability study c. Risk analysis d. Inspection review
3. The type of fencing generally used for protection of permanent limited and exclusion areas is: a. Chain link b. Concertina c. Barbed wire d. Barbed tape
4. For general security usage, excluding the top guard, chain link fence should be: a. 7 gauge wire and a min. of 10 feet high b. 9 gauge wire and eight feet high c. 9 gauge wire and seven feet high d. 10 gauge wire and seven feet high
5. Excluding the top guard, standard barbed wire fencing intended to prevent human trespassing should be not less than : a. 7 feet high b. 6 feet high c. 10 feet high d. 8 feet high
6. In a barbed wire fence, the distance between strands should not exceed : a. 4 inches b. 3 inches c. 5 inches d. 6 inches
7. Standard barbed wire is twisted double-strand: a. 9 gauge wire b. 14 gauge wire c. 13 gauge wire d. 12 gauge wire ( with 4 point barbs)
8. Top guard supporting arms should be permanently affixed to the top of the fence posts to increase the overall height of the fence at least : a. 2 feet b. 1 foot c. 3 feet d. 3-1/2 feet
9. A top guard must consist of: a. 3 strands of barbed wire or tape b. 2 strands of barbed wire or tape c. 4 strands of barbed wire or tape d. 6 strands of barbed wire or tape
10. Strands of barbed wire or tape used as a top guard on a fence should be spaced: a. 2 inches apart b. 3 inches apart c. 4 inches apart d. 6 inches apart
11. Which of the following characteristic of protective lighting is incorrect ? a. Lighting is expensive to maintain b. It usually requires less intensity than working light c. It may also provide personal protection by reducing advantages of concealment d. It should not be used as a psychological deterrent only
12. Lighting units of 4 general types are used for protective lighting systems. Which of the following is not used: a. Continuous b. Intermittent c. Standby d. Moveable e. Emergency
13. A series of fixed luminaries arranged to flood a given area continuously during the hours of darkness with overlapping cones of light. It is called: a. Continuous lighting b. Intermittent lighting c. Standby lighting d. Moveable lighting
14. Piers and docks located on an installation should be safeguarded by illuminating both water approaches and the pier area. Decks on open piers should be illuminated to at least: a. 1.5 foot candles b. 2.0 foot candles c. 0.5 foot candles d. 1.0 foot candles
15. The intrusion detection system in which a pattern of radio waves is transmitted and partially reflected back to the antenna is known as: a. Ultrasonic system b. Microwave system c. Electrostatic system d. Capacitance system
16. The intrusion detection system which is used on a safe, wall and openings therein in an effort to establish an electrostatic field around the object to be protected is known as a: a. Ultrasonic system b. Microwave system c. Capacitance system d. Electro-mechanical system
17. Which of the following is not true with regard to lock and key systems? a. The lock is the most accepted and widely used security device of the basic safeguards in protecting installations b. The locking system should be backed up with other security c. A high-quality, pick-proof lock is considered a positive bar to entry d. Most key locks can be picked by an expert in a few minutes
18. The type of lock generally used on automobiles, desks and cabinets is: a. Pin tumbler b. Warded c. Combination d. Wafer
19. Which of the following is not true with regard to door latches: a. A deadbolt latch may be used on almost any door b. A deadbolt latch is easy to install c. A deadbolt latch is inexpensive d. Chain latches are highly recommended as effective security measures
20. Inventories of key systems should be conducted at least: a. Annually b. Quarterly c. Semi-annually d. Monthly
21. A sentry dog can normally not operate a full effectiveness at: a. Ammunition storage areas b. Gasoline storage areas c. Radar sites d. Warehouses
22. Non-insulated security containers must satisfactorily pass a drop test of: a. 15 feet b. 20 feet c. 22 feet d. 30 feet
23. Which of the following is not an approved UL record safe classification: a. 350-4 b. 350-3 c. 350-2 d. 350-1
24. The acceptable vault construction of insulated doors is a minimum reinforced thickness of: a. 12” b. 10” c. 8” d. 6”
25. Which of the following would be an acceptable computer media storage classification: a. 350-4 b. 450-4 c. 250-4 d. 150-4
26. UL classified safes must be anchored to the floor or weigh at least: a. 750 lbs. b. 1,000 lbs. c. 1,250 lbs. d. 1,500 lbs.
27. A “re-lock” on a vault automatically stops the bolt mechanism from operating when: a. A switch is flipped b. A timer is used c. When there is an attack on the door or combination lock d. Locked by remote control
28. Security vaults differ from safes in that: a. They are tested by Underwriters Laboratories for burglary resistance b. They do not have both fire and burglary resisting properties c. Steel is used d. They are permanently affixed to building
29. The weakness of the burning bar as a burglar tool is: a. It will not burn through concrete b. Produces large volumes of smoke c. Actual heat is not intense enough d. It requires tanks of hydrogen
30. Which of the following is not correct with regard to safes? a. UL classification labels are removed from all safes exposed to fires b. Record safes are designed to resist fires only c. Money safes have accredited fire resistance d. Quality equipment should be purchased only from reputable dealers
31. The symbol “TRTL” indicates: a. Safe is resistant to torches b. Safe is resistant to tools c. Safe is resistant to both torches and tools d. Nothing pertaining to torches or tools
32. Illumination intensity minimums for lighting of the perimeter of restricted area is: a. 0.15 foot candles b. 0.40 foot candles c. 1.00 foot candles d. 2.00 foot candles
33. The temperature at which paper may be destroyed is: a. 200 degrees F b. 250 degrees F c. 300 degrees F d. 350 degrees F
34. Electronic process media can begin to deteriorate at: a. 100 degrees F b. 125 degrees F c. 150 degrees F d. 200 degrees F
35. The interior height of a vault should not exceed: a. 8 feet b. 9 feet c. 10 feet d. 12 feet
36. A system using inaudible sound waves to detect the presence of an intruder or other disturbance of the inaudible sound system is known as: a. Motion detection system b. Sonic motion detection c. Ultrasonic motion detection d. Radio frequency motion detection
37. The weakest area in a window is usually: a. The sash b. Frames c. Glass d. The putty
38. Which of the following is considered to be the most resistant to blast from explosion? a. Thick brick or concrete walls b. Thick earthen barricades c. Steel-frame building walls d. Thick, reinforced concrete walls
39. A type of glass used in street-level windows or displays where security is necessary and which is composed of two sheets of ordinary glass bonded to an intervening layer of plastic material is known as: a. Tempered glass b. Plastic coated glass c. Vinyl coated glass d. Laminated glass
40. The type of glass which is often utilized for both safety and security purposes because it is 3 to 5 times stronger than regular glass and 5 times as resistant to heat is: a. Tempered glass b. Coated glass c. Plastic coated glass d. Reflected glass
41. The mechanical lock longest in use and which has practically no security value is: a. The lever lock b. The warded lock c. The wafer tumbler lock d. The pin tumbler lock
42. Probably the most widely-used lock for both exterior building doors and interior room doors is the: a. Warded lock b. Pin tumbler lock c. Disc tumbler lock d. Lever lock
43. Which of the following is not an authentic characterization of the guard operation: a. Guards are costly b. Guards are generally recognized as an essential element in the protection of assets and personnel c. Guards are the only element of protection which can be depended upon to give complete security d. Guards can also perform as a public relations representative when properly trained
44. Each guard post that is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week requires: a. 3 guards b. 6 guards c. 2 guards d. 4.5 guards
45. Identify the act which basically prohibits discrimination , discharge , failure or refusal to hire , on any of the grounds of race , color , religion , sex or national origin : a. Fair Credit Reporting Act b. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 c. First Amendment d. Omnibus Crime Control Act
46. One of the main reasons for not arming private security guards is: a. The cost of extra equipment b. The extra salary costs c. Very few are qualified to handle them d. The typical business or government facility is not customarily a place where violent crime occurs
47. The argument usually used by contract guard representatives as a selling point in their service is: a. Better trained b. Non-union c. No administrative problems d. Reduction in cost
48. The most important written instructions for the guard force are known as: a. Memoranda b. Post orders c. High policy d. Operational orders
49. Which of the following should be a required criteria of post orders? a. Each order should deal with multiple subjects b. The orders should be detailed c. The orders should be written at the lowest level possible d. Orders should be indexed sparingly
50. The guard’s primary record of significant events affecting facility protection is called: a. The guard log b. Ingress log c. Egress log d. Daily record manual
51. The sensor which is used when air turbulence is present in the protected room and when there are no potential false alarms sources outside the room and in the field of the detector is: a. Acoustic detector b. Vibration detector c. Microwave motion detector d. Ultrasonic motion detector
52. The sensor which is used when light air turbulence, vibration and motion outside the room are present is: a. Acoustic detector b. Vibration detector c. Microwave motion detector d. Ultrasonic motion detector
53. Foil used as a detector on a glass window to signal a surreptitious or forcible penetration is an example of : a. Microwave sensor b. Capacitance sensor c. Vibrator sensor d. Electro-mechanical sensor
54. The type of sensor designed to place a current-carrying conductor between an intruder and an area to be protected is known as: a. Electro-mechanical sensor b. Microwave sensor c. Capacitance sensor d. Audio sensor
55. The kind of sensor which is based on the Doppler Principle - named after the Austrian scientist who originated the concept is: a. Electro-mechanical sensor b. Microwave sensor c. Capacitance sensor d. Audio sensor
56. The sound wave sensor is commonly referred to as : a. Proximity detector b. Radar c. Vibration detector d. Ultrasonic detector
57. The type of sensor which is not influenced by exterior noise ; which reacts only to movement within a protected area; and which can be adjusted so the movement of air caused by fire will activate an alarm is known as: a. Proximity detector b. Ultrasonic sensor c. Electro-mechanical sensor d. Audio sensor
58. A personal identification method based on the length of each finger of one hand from base to tip and the width of the hand inside the thumb is called the: a. Henry fingerprint system b. Hand geometry identification c. The Bertillion method d. Basch-Lomb method
59. A visual indicator that shows from which of several zones or buildings an alarm signal has originated is called: a. An annunciator b. Contact device c. Break alarm d. Cross alarm
60. A specially constructed microphone attached directly to an object or surface to be protected and which responds only when the protected object or surface is disturbed is known as: a. Parabolic microphone b. Special audio device c. Contact microphone d. Surreptitious microphone
61. Which of the following is not true with regard to establishing an identification of personnel system to control movement? a. The ID card or badge should be designed in a relatively complicated manner to avoid duplication b. The ID card should be designed as simple as possible c. Procedures should be designed to show employees what to do when ID card is lost d. Details should be prepared and disseminated as to where, when, and how the badge should be worn
62. The most vulnerable link in any identification system is? a. Poor quality of badges b. Perfunctory performance of duty c. Badges not large enough d. Educational background of security officers
63. The use of a simple word or phrase during a normal conversation to alert other security personnel that an authorized person has been forced to vouch for an unauthorized individual is called? a. Word alert b. Security alert c. Code one d. Duress code
64. The practice of having at least 2 authorized persons, each capable of detecting incorrect or unauthorized procedures with respect to the task being performed will be present during any operation that affords access to sensitive areas is called: a. The sensitive material rule b. Controlled presence rule c. Two-man rule d. Controlled access rule
65. Unavoidable drainage ditches, culverts, vents, ducts and other openings should be protected by securely fastened welded bar grills when the have a cross-sectional area greater than: a. 10 square inches b. 48 square inches c. 64 square inches d. 96 square inches
66. As a general rule, between the perimeter barrier and structures within the protected area , except when a building is a part of the perimeter barrier, there should be a clear zone of at least: a. 50 feet b. 40 feet c. 30 feet d. 20 feet
67. Measured horizontally 6 inches above the ground and at least 30 feet outside the exclusion area to barrier, the perimeter band of lighting must provide a minimum intensity of: a. 0.5 foot candles b. 0.3 foot candles c. 0.4 foot candles d. 0.2 foot candles
68. Which of the following principles of protective lighting is not correct? a. Lighting should not be used alone. It should be used with other measures such as fixed security posts, fences, etc. b. Glaring lights should be in the eyes of the intruder c. A large amount of light should be focused on security patrol routes d. Adequate, even light should be upon bordering areas
69a. Piers and docks located on an installation should be safeguarded by illuminating both water approaches and the pier area. Decks on open piers should be illuminated to at least: a. 1.5 foot candles b. 2.0 foot candles c. 0.5 foot candles d. 1.0 foot candles
69b. The water approaches (extending to a distance of 100 feet from the pier) should be illuminated to at least: a. 0.5 foot candles b. 2.0 foot candles c. 1.5 foot candles d. 1.0 foot candles
70. Before installing protective lighting adjacent to navigable waters, the the following agency should be consulted for approval: a. Bureau of Customs b. Transportation Department c. Local Police Department d. U.S. Coast Guard
71. An alarm system in which the installation-owned system is a direct extension of the civil police and/or fire alarm system is known as: a. Local alarm system b. Central station system c. Auxiliary system d. Proprietary system
72. Which of the following types of locking devices is generally considered to have the poorest security value : a. Key locks b. Cypher locks c. Conventional combination locks d. Manipulation-resistant combination locks
73. Money safes are classified by both Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and : a. The Bureau of Standards b. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) c. The FBI d. The Federal Reserve Board
74. Vaults will usually be designed to meet fire protection standards specified by: a. American Society for Industrial Security b. National Fire Protection Association c. Local fire department d. All of the above
75. A major study on private security was prepared by: a. International Association of Chiefs of Police b. American Society for Industrial Security c. Private Security Task Force of the National Advisory Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals d. The Brookings Institute
76. According to a Rand Corporation study made in 1971 regarding guards, the typical private guard is: a. An aging black male b. Poorly educated and poorly paid c. Well educated and poorly paid d. Middle-aged white
Searches made during work hours as a result of a bomb threat call should be made by: a. Local Police Department b. Military Police c. Federal investigative personnel d. Employees familiar with work area where bomb is reportedly located