Question 1

The current efforts to initiate major changes in the areas of security training,regulation,and certification are being led primarily by state governments.

Accepted Answer

Major changes in the areas of security training, regulation, and certification are typically led by federal governments or international bodies, as they have the authority and resources to enforce standards across states or countries.

Question 2

Currently,mandated security training occurs in only 13 states.

Accepted Answer

Currently, mandated security training occurs in only 13 states.

Question 3

The Security Journal was established by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Accepted Answer

The Security Journal is an academic publication focused on security studies but it was not established by the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

Question 4

Proprietary security personnel report having more training than do contractual personnel.

Accepted Answer

Proprietary security personnel are typically considered in-house employees of a particular organization and therefore receive more comprehensive, ongoing training than do contractual personnel, who are often hired through a separate security company and receive less extensive training.

Question 5

Since 2002,security employees may be required to undergo a criminal history check.

Accepted Answer

Since 2002, security employees may be required to undergo a criminal history check, as part of the efforts to enhance security measures and reduce risks in public places and institutions. This requirement applies to a variety of security-related jobs, such as airport screeners, private security guards, federal law enforcement officers, and others who have access to sensitive information or facilities. The criminal history check typically involves a fingerprinting process, which allows the authorities to run a criminal records background check at the state and federal level, and identify any convictions or charges that may disqualify the candidate from the job. The purpose of the criminal history check is to ensure that people who work in security positions have a clean record and are not prone to commit crimes or pose a threat to public safety.

Question 6

According to the Task Force on Private Security,which of the following topics might be included in a security officers training program?&#10;A) report writing&#10;B) self-defense&#10;C) pass and identification systems&#10;D) techniques of observation&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above topics are commonly included in a security officer's training program according to the Task Force on Private Security. Report writing is important for documenting incidents, self-defense may be necessary in certain situations, pass and identification systems may be used to control access to a facility, and techniques of observation can help officers identify potential threats or suspicious behavior.

Question 7

Provisions of the 1992 Martinez bill included:&#10;A) a minimum of 8 hours of basic classroom instruction&#10;B) completion of a written examination&#10;C) a minimum of 4 hours of on-the-job training&#10;D) inclusion of seven specific topics in the classroom portion of the training&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above provisions were included in the 1992 Martinez bill.

Deck 4: Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation