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Observation and Situational Awareness

Observation and Situational Awareness for Security Officers

What Situational Awareness Means

Identifying Suspicious Behavior

Recognizing Environmental Warning Signs

Maintaining Officer Safety

Documenting Observations

Observation and Situational Awareness Knowledge Check

Observation and Situational Awareness Knowledge Check

Observation and Situational Awareness
Observation and Situational Awareness Knowledge Check

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Question 1 of 10

1. Question

What is situational awareness?

A. Only watching security cameras
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B. Knowing what is happening around you and recognizing possible safety or security concerns
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C. Waiting for Dispatch to report problems
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D. Only checking doors at the end of shift
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Question 2 of 10

2. Question

Which of the following may be suspicious behavior?

A. A tenant entering with a badge
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B. A delivery driver checking in at the front desk
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C. A person repeatedly pulling on locked doors after hours
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D. An employee walking to their vehicle
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Question 3 of 10

3. Question

Why is it important to know what is normal for a post?

A. So the officer can ignore minor changes
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B. So the officer can recognize activity or conditions that are unusual
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C. So the officer can avoid writing reports
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D. So the officer can leave early
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question

Which is an environmental warning sign?

Which is an environmental warning sign?
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B. A propped-open restricted access door
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C. A tenant using an approved badge
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D. A scheduled cleaning crew
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question

What should an officer do if a situation appears unsafe?

A. Rush in immediately
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B. Ignore it
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C. Maintain distance, observe, notify Dispatch or supervision, and request assistance if needed
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D. Turn off their phone
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question

Which report statement is most objective?

A. “The person looked sketchy.”
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B. “The person was probably going to steal something.”
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C. “The subject walked around the rear entrance twice and pulled on the door handle.”
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D. “The subject was obviously dangerous.”
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question

Situational awareness includes observing:

A. People only
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B. Vehicles only
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C. Property conditions only
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D. People, vehicles, property conditions, access points, and surroundings
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question

Why should officers avoid unnecessary distractions?

A. Distractions can reduce awareness of threats or incidents
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B. Distractions make reports shorter
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C. Distractions improve patrol speed
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D. Distractions are required for security work
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Question 9 of 10

9. Question

What should an officer document after observing suspicious activity?

A. Only the subject’s clothing
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B. Time, location, description, behavior, actions taken, notifications, and outcome
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C. Personal opinions only
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D. Nothing unless police arrive
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question

What is the primary goal of observation and situational awareness?

A. To intimidate people
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B. To identify concerns early and help prevent incidents
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C. To avoid interacting with anyone
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D. To replace police investigations
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