Day 1 review

The Security Guard Act of 1992 became effective December 26, 1993. It applies to:

• Proprietary Security Services.

• Contractual Security Services

• Police and Peace Officers.

• Proprietary Security Services & Contractual Security Services

The Security Guard Act (Article 7A) was attached to the:

• Penal Law.

• Criminal Procedure Law.

• General Business Law.

• Public Officers Law.

Which of the following is a major objective of the Legislature for security guards?

• Maximum standard for training.

• Minimum standard for training, employment, registration, enforcement, liability, insurance coverage of security guards and the security guard industry within New York State.

• Minimum licensing for Peace Officers.

• Deregulation of the Security Guard Industry.

The primary objective of the security guard is to:

• Arrest perpetrators.

• Increase the profit of the employer.

• Protect people and property from harm.

• Remove trespassers.

People respond positively and cooperate with security guards who are courteous.

• True

• False

The role of the security guard includes:

• Detection.

• Deterrence.

• Reporting.

• Prosecuting.

• All except Prosecuting..

Which of the following is not a general task of security guards?

• Crime prevention.

• Traffic control.

• Escort services.

• Acting as law enforcement officers.

Safety is an important duty of a security guard’s job

• True

• False

Protecting life and property is part of the definition of private security.

• True

• False

Crime prevention is more important than apprehending criminals.

• True

• False