Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Private police agencies are essentially hired by individuals or businesses to protect their property, and their authority to do so is derived from the same right that allows all citizens to protect their own property. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Security officers need to have a basic understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to their job duties to effectively protect their clients' interests. This includes knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as industry standards and best practices. Without this knowledge, security officers may inadvertently break the law or fail to adequately protect their clients.

Question 3

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

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

C

Accepted Answer

Contacting police officials who can ask for a search warrant is the best practice for security officers to follow. This ensures that the search is conducted legally and with proper authority, minimizing potential legal issues.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

If employees are represented by a labor union, the union may request to be present during the interrogation to ensure that the employee's rights are protected. This is called Weingarten rights.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Public police officers are authorized by law to use force in certain circumstances, such as making an arrest, whereas security personnel are not. Public police officers also have the power to detain individuals and conduct searches without their consent, while security personnel typically do not have this authority. Additionally, public police officers have the ability to interrogate suspects, which is a power not typically afforded to security personnel.

Question 6

In regards to case law,when a case goes to court,the outcome is usually governed by:&#10;A) prior court opinions of similar nature&#10;B) the behavior of the defendant and witnesses&#10;C) the attitude of the court&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

When a case goes to court, the outcome is usually governed by prior court opinions of similar nature. This is because the legal system follows the principle of stare decisis, which means that similar cases should be decided in a similar way. The decisions made in earlier cases set a precedent for future cases, and judges are expected to follow those precedents when deciding new cases. The behavior of the defendant and witnesses, as well as the attitude of the court, may influence the outcome of the case to some extent, but the primary factor is usually the relevant case law.

Question 7

Every citizen has common-law and statutory powers that include:&#10;A) arrest&#10;B) search&#10;C) seizure&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Every citizen has common-law and statutory powers that allow them to make an arrest if they witness a crime being committed, perform a search with a warrant or in certain circumstances without a warrant, and seize items that are evidence of a crime. Therefore, all of the above choices - arrest, search, and seizure - are available to citizens under certain circumstances.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Arresting a person involves depriving them of their liberty, and therefore it should be done in accordance with the law and only under appropriate circumstances. A legal basis and justification for the arrest must exist, and it should be carried out with the minimum necessary force and avoiding unnecessary harm or humiliation.

Deck 6: Security and the Law