POWERS TO ARREST AND APPROPRIATE USE OF FORCE - Final Examination

Sep 30, 2026

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Final examination for security officers covering legal authority to arrest and the appropriate use of force. Includes multiple-choice questions on duties before and during incidents, lawful orders, public perceptions, misdemeanor arrest requirements, communication during an arrest, bystander assistance, search standards, detention limits, and civil versus criminal liability. Also addresses defining imminent threat and “reasonable force,” factors for using force, force options, justified use, reporting obligations, penalties, and written report submission requirements after physical altercations.

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FINAL EXAMINATION

Arrest authority and conduct

Appropriate use of force

Reporting duties and liability

DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS Bureau of Security and Investigative Services POWERS TO ARREST AND APPROPRIATE USE OF FORCE WRITTEN EXAMINATION July 2023 FINAL EXAMINATION DO NOT MARK ON THIS TEST DIRECTIONS: Write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET provided. 1. The primary role of a security officer is to: a. Enforce the law b. Protect people and property c. Act like a peace officer d. Arrest law breakers 2. What is the responsibility of security personnel before an incident or offense has occurred? a. Detain and punish b. Stay out of sight c. Prevent d. Search and seize 3. It is against the law for security personnel to: a. Arrest someone b. Protect property c. Observe and report d. Make someone think they are a police officer 4. During an emergency on the employer’s property, a peace officer instructs security personnel to stand out of the way behind a police line. The security personnel must: a. Refuse, as the security employee’s duties are different from those of the peace officer b. Cooperate and follow the lawful orders of the police officer c. Apprehend the persons violating the law on the employer’s property, since the security employee’s duty is to protect the property of the employer 5. The general public judges a security employee by: a. Appearance b. Speech c. Attitude d. All of the above 6. According to the law, which of the following conditions must exist before you can make a misdemeanor arrest? a. The suspect must admit to the crime b. The crime must have been committed or attempted in your presence c. Someone told you the suspect did it 7. What should you say to a person you are arresting for burglary? a. State your intent to arrest b. State the charge, which is suspicion of burglary c. State your authority to make the arrest d. All of the above 8. If you are struggling to get a suspect under control and there are a number of bystanders, what does the law say you can do? a. Ask the bystanders to help you b. Demand that the bystanders help you c. Demand the bystanders call the police d. None of the above 9. According to the text, you should: a. Search all suspects immediately b. Not search a suspect unless you have reason to believe they have a weapons c. Only search persons suspected of major crimes d. Only search persons with a police record 10. It would be lawful to hold a suspect for two hours so your supervisor could question them before you called the police. a. True b. False 11. If a security guard is charged with making a false arrest, what type of liability is incurred? a. Civil liability b. Criminal Liability c. Both 12.What type of liability refers to the right a party has to initiate a lawsuit for financial damages? a. Civil liability b. Criminal liability 13.The standard to determine “reasonable force” is based on: a. How many people at the scene agree with your version of events. b. All facts confronting the individual at the time the incident occurred. c. Video footage captured on surveillance cameras. d. The threat of something happening in the future. 14. An imminent threat is defined as: a. The suspicion that an individual is capable of harm. b. Fear that something dangerous may happen tomorrow if you do not contain the threat. c. Fear that dangerous actions may occur at any instant. d. The assumption that the subject will continue to escalate violence. 15. Which circumstances should be taken into consideration when determining whether to use force? a. The size and physical strength of the subject. b. The availability of support or back-up from other security personnel. c. The number of subjects. d. Whether the subject is intoxicated or showing symptoms of mental illness. e. All of the above. 16. The professional presence, appearance, and verbal commands used by uniformed security personnel are considered a force option. a. True b. False 17

FAQs

What is the security officer’s primary responsibility?

The primary role is to protect people and property by enforcing the law.

When can you make a misdemeanor arrest?

You can make a misdemeanor arrest only when the crime has been committed or attempted in your presence.

What must be included in a written report to the Bureau after a physical altercation?

The report must include a description of injuries or damages, the identity of all participants, and whether a police report was filed.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Eliana