Question 1

According to Hallcrest II, American businesses' losses to crime in 1990 were estimated at:

Accepted Answer

Hallcrest II estimated that American businesses' losses to crime in 1990 were approximately $114 billion.

Question 2

A sworn statement of a party or witness taken outside the court after notice is given to the opposing side, which provides information or evidence to a court is:

Accepted Answer

A sworn statement taken outside the court after notice to the opposing side is called a deposition. Option A, an affidavit, is a written statement made under oath, but it doesn't necessarily require notice to the opposing side. Options C and D are writs that typically involve appeals to a higher court and are not relevant to the given scenario. Option E is not applicable as a choice.

Question 3

Which of the following is not true with regard to arrest by a private citizen?

Accepted Answer

Private citizens can only arrest for a felony if it has actually been committed and they have reasonable cause to believe the suspect committed it, not just based on reasonable cause alone.

Question 4

According to the White House Conference for a Drug-Free America, approximately how many Americans had used an illegal drug in 1987?

Accepted Answer

According to the White House Conference for a Drug-Free America in 1987, approximately 1 in 7 Americans had used an illegal drug.

Question 5

A national crime survey for the years 1975-1988 reported that the percentage of households touched by crime had:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A national crime survey for the years...

Question 6

For a search with voluntary consent to be valid, the person being searched must:

Accepted Answer

The best choice is E because all of the given options are required for a search with voluntary consent to be considered valid. The person being searched must be aware of their rights, not be coerced in any way, be the person giving consent, and give consent in writing whenever possible.

Question 7

What is the most frequently investigated crime by private security?

Accepted Answer

Employee theft is often the most frequently investigated crime by private security because it directly affects a company's bottom line and can be pervasive within organizations.

Question 8

A private citizen may arrest in which of the following cases?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A private citizen may arrest in which...

Question 9

Hallcrest I revealed that operational law enforcement employees rated their overall relationships with private security as:

Accepted Answer

According to the information provided, operational law enforcement employees rated their overall relationships with private security as "very good or excellent."

Question 10

Which of the following is generally not true with regard to the constitutional limitation on arrest powers of private police?

Accepted Answer

Private police agents do not operate under the same constitutional limitations as public police; their authority is generally similar to that of private citizens, and their regulation is typically based on state law.

Question 11

The most common charge placed against someone who has made an erroneous arrest is:

Accepted Answer

False imprisonment is defined as the unlawful restraint of a person's freedom of movement. Making an erroneous arrest, even if done in good faith, can be considered false imprisonment. Kidnapping involves the use of force or threat to take someone away, assault and battery involve physical violence, and malicious prosecution involves knowingly and intentionally initiating a baseless legal case against someone.

Question 12

Which of the following torts affects private security and investigative personnel?

Accepted Answer

All of the above torts affect private security and investigative personnel as they are often involved in situations where they may use force or restrict the movements/actions of individuals, investigate claims or gather information, and have access to private information that must be kept confidential. False imprisonment, malicious prosecution, invasion of privacy, and trespass on personal property could all potentially arise in the course of their duties.

Question 13

The main objective of private security is:

Accepted Answer

The main objective of private security is to protect assets and prevent losses. This includes preventing theft, damage, and other forms of harm to the property and people under their care. While private security may assist police in their investigations or prevent unauthorized entry, their primary goal is to ensure the safety and security of their clients' assets.

Question 14

When armed with a pistol, the private security officer should use it to immobilize a suspect:

Accepted Answer

The use of a pistol should always be a last resort in any situation. Private security officers should exhaust all other means of de-escalation and physical intervention before resorting to the use of deadly force. Using a pistol to immobilize a suspect should only be done when there is an imminent threat to the officer's life or the lives of others.

Question 15

According to a 1989 Department of Labor study, the percentage of employees in America working for a company that has a drug-testing program for employees or plans to have a drug-testing program is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to a 1989 Department of Labor...

Question 16

According to estimates made by the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, about one third of all business failures are caused by:

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to estimates made by the Fireman's...

Question 17

Hallcrest I stated that the major item conspicuously absent from police-based crime prevention programs was:

Accepted Answer

Hallcrest stated that private security has been conspicuously absent from police-based crime prevention programs. Therefore, the correct choice is C - The input of a huge number of persons employed in private security.

Question 18

Hallcrest I indicates that the most frequently shared resource between law enforcement and private security is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hallcrest I indicates that the most frequently...

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of medium and large security departments deputize private security personnel or give them special police powers?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Approximately what percentage of medium and large...

Question 20

Limitations may be imposed on authority of a security force by:

Accepted Answer

Limitations may be imposed on authority of a security force by licensing laws, administrative regulations, and specific statutes. All of the above options are correct.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional