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Private Patrol Operator Revisions for 2014-15
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1What’s the name of the federal agency that accepts the I-9 form?
- AU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- BU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- CU.S. Customs and Border Protection.
- DU.S. Customs and Immigration Services.
2On average, how many hours of credit can you receive from most BSIS courses?
- AFour hours.
- BTwo hours.
- CEight hours.
- DOne hour.
3If you wanted to find information regarding the Business & Professions Code that prohibits persons from contracting security services without a Private Patrol Operator license, where would you look?
- ADepartment of Consumers Affairs Licensure Act.
- BProprietary Security Services Act.
- CPrivate Patrol Operator Act.
- DPrivate Security Services Act.
4When is a PPO required to check their security officer’s guard registration?
- AAll the time.
- BBefore the officer is placed at a duty station and every two years after the officer’s registration date.
- CBefore the officer is hired and every year thereafter.
- DThe PPO is not required to check the officer's registration status.
5The penalty for not having a Worker’s Compensation Policy is ______.
- AA felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison, or by a fine of at least $10,000.00, or by both that imprisonment and fine.
- BA misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or by a fine of at least $5,000.00, or by both that imprisonment and fine.
- CA misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or by a fine of at least $7,500.00, or by both that imprisonment and fine.
- DA misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for up to one year, or by a fine of at least $10,000.00, or by both that imprisonment and fine.
6When can the Qualified Manager order a guard to make an arrest?
- AWhen the guard witnesses a murder on property she is contracted to protect.
- BDuring any act of terrorism on any property owned by the United States of America.
- CNever.
- DWhen a guard has probable cause to believe a felony has been committed and there is a strong likelihood the suspect is the person that committed the crime.
7Which of the following are true regarding a Worker’s Compensation (W/C) Insurance Policy?
- AThe employer may deduct .5 % of the security officer’s earnings to help pay for a W/C policy.
- BThe employer may deduct no more than 1% of the security officer's earnings to help pay for a W/C policy.
- CThe employer and the security officer can share the responsibility to pay for a W/C Policy.
- DThe employer must pay 100% of the W/C Policy.
8A security officer deprives her authority to make a private person’s arrest through which of the following?
- APenal Code.
- BBusiness & Professions Code.
- CAdministrative Code.
- DCivil Code.
9In addition to BSIS, what agency has authority to approve/deny your badge or patch design?
- AThe Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
- BCalifornia Highway Patrol.
- CLocal law enforcement agency.
- DCalifornia Department of Justice.
10What does a proprietary officer need in order to start working contract security (Private Patrol Operator)?
- AAn additional 2-hours of Powers to Arrest course.
- BAn additional 32-hours of training related to contract security.
- CAn 8-hour course called "Powers to Arrest."
- DApproval by BSIS.
11Effective 2015, all PPOs must have a commercial general liability insurance policy which provide minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for any one loss or occurrence due to bodily injury, including death, OR property damage. This new law is actually a $2 million dollar policy. This new law applies to those PPOs employing unarmed AND armed officers. PPO applicants that do not submit this proof of insurance with their application might have their application rejected by BSIS. Previously, the law only required insurance when employing armed personnel.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12Which agency has primary authority over the use of amber lights in private security vehicles?
- AThe Department of Transportation.
- BThe local law enforcement authorities.
- CThe California Highway Patrol.
- DThe Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
13A private security guard registration or a Private Patrol Operator application is considered abandoned after ______.
- A90 days.
- B365 days.
- C30 days.
- D120 days.
14If you close a branch office, how many days do you have to notify BSIS of the closure?
- A60 days.
- B30 days.
- CImmediately.
- D10 days.
15Private security vehicles with amber lights must contain the following?
- AThe words “Private Security” or “Security Patrol” on the sides of the vehicle.
- BThe words “Security Patrol” on the rear and sides of the vehicle.
- CThe words “Private Security” or “Security Patrol” on the rear of the vehicle, the phone number to the licensee, and a city permit number.
- DThe words “Private Security” or “Security Patrol” on the sides and rear of the vehicle and the PPO license number.
16A Private Patrol Operator has armed officers, yet she refuses to maintain a liability insurance policy. One of her officers decides to notify BSIS. As a result of the officer notifying BSIS, the PPO becomes upset and punishes the officer by placing the officer at a new job site 50 miles farther from the last job site. Which of the following is correct?
- AThe PPO is liable for civil damages under the labor code's whistle blowing statutes; the officer has two years to file a claim.
- BThe PPO is not liable for any civil damages; however BSIS can suspend the PPO's license.
- CThe PPO must file a claim with the Equal Opportunity Employer Commission.
- DThe PPO is liable for civil damages under the labor code's whistle blowing statutes; the officer has three years to file a claim.
17A private patrol operator in San Diego County wants to provide security services to a client in Alameda County (470 miles away). The original private patrol operator wants to hire a private patrol operator in Alameda County to perform the contract. Which of the following are correct?
- AThe private patrol operator in San Diego County can hire the operator in Alameda County and split the profit.
- BThe private patrol operator in San Diego County cannot hire the operator in Alameda County and split the profit.
- CThe private patrol operator in San Diego County can hire the operator in Alameda County and split the profit, as long as the operator in San Diego County secures a business license in Alameda County.
- DThe private patrol operator in San Diego County needs to secure a Branch Office Certificate in Alameda County. Afterwards, the original operator can hire the operator in Alameda County to perform the contract.
18If you come across a question on the 2015/16 state exam that asks you about the liabilty insurance law for armed officers, you should choose the answer that reflects a $1 million policy ($500,000 for property damage and $500,000 for loss of life).
- ATrue
- BFalse
19In what circumstance would you need a Worker’s Compensation Policy?
- AWhen you, as the licensee and qualified manager, are working an armed security detail.
- BWhen you have an employee at the front desk who only answers phones.
- CWhen you subcontract with a private investigator to perform an investigations assignment.
- DIn all of these answer choices, a Worker’s Compensation Policy is required.
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