Legal & Regulatory Responsibilities
What is the time frame for a private security professional to report a change of address?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 30 days
D. Immediately
Which of the following is not an intentional tort?
A. Battery
B. Assault
C. Negligence
D. False imprisonment
A private person can make a citizen’s arrest if a crime:
A. Has been reported
B. Was committed by a known suspect
C. Was committed in their presence and they have probable cause
D. Was suspected
When can a private security professional legally conduct a search of a person?
A. With supervisor’s approval
B. With probable cause
C. With consent
D. If the person looks suspicious
Under Oregon law, it is unlawful to deny service in a public place based on:
A. Income level
B. Tattoos
C. Marital status
D. Education level
Which is considered a Class B Violation in Oregon?
A. Criminal trespass
B. Refusing to assist law enforcement
C. Theft
D. Disorderly Conduct
When must a private security professional report being charged with a crime?
A. Within 24 hours
B. Within 3 days
C. Within 48 hours
D. Only after conviction
What is the tort equivalent of theft?
A. Fraud
B. Trespass
C. Conversion
D. Damages
Under ORS 133.225, after making a citizen's arrest, a private person should:
A. Take the suspect to court
B. Hold the person indefinitely
C. Deliver the suspect to a peace officer without delay
D. Transport them to the police station
What type of area gives a person a reasonable expectation of privacy?
A. Street corner
B. Store entrance
C. Public sidewalk
D. Bathroom stall
Which animal is recognized as a service animal under the ADA?
A. Miniature horse
B. Cat
C. Parrot
D. Ferret
What is required for criminal liability?
A. Intent and result
B. Involuntary act
C. Conduct and culpable mental state
D. Suspect’s confession
What form must be used to report a change of address to DPSST?
A. PS-20
B. PS-23
C. PS-25
D. PS-30
Defamation requires a statement to be:
A. Personal opinion
B. False and unpublished
C. False, published, and harmful
D. True and harmful
Which of the following justifies the use of deadly physical force by a private person?
A. Protecting property
B. Preventing trespass
C. Preventing escape from arrest
D. Self-defense or defense of another from deadly force
Video surveillance in a private area like a restroom is:
A. Permissible with signs
B. Allowed by employer policy
C. Illegal
D. Only legal if person is suspicious
Which of the following is not a valid service animal task under ADA?
A. Pulling a wheelchair
B. Providing emotional support
C. Alerting to seizures
D. Retrieving dropped items
Which of the following is not an element of burglary?
A. Entry into a building
B. Intent to commit a crime
C. Use of a weapon
D. Unlawful presence
A private security professional must present their permit or license upon request to:
A. A citizen at any time
B. Only a law enforcement officer
C. DPSST staff, law enforcement, or OLCC agents
D. No one, unless under arrest
Which term means a legal claim seeking monetary compensation for loss or injury?
A. Indictment
B. Damages
C. Sentence
D. Appeal
What is the appropriate response if a detained individual refuses a search upon leaving a facility?
A. Detain them
B. Search them by force
C. Conduct a pat-down
D. Report the refusal and do not detain
What is the primary reason to establish a chain of custody for evidence?
A. To keep items organized
B. To avoid theft
C. To prove evidence was not tampered with
D. To delay court proceedings
What does the acronym R.A.I.N. stand for in Weapon of Mass Destruction awareness?
A. Run, Alert, Instruct, Neutralize
B. Recognize, Avoid, Isolate, Notify
C. Respond, Act, Intervene, Notify
D. Rescue, Assist, Identify, Notify
Robbery differs from burglary in that robbery:
A. Happens at night
B. Always involves firearms
C. Requires the use or threat of force
D. Must occur in a home
What is the key quality a private security professional must demonstrate while testifying?
A. Humor
B. Flexibility
C. Truthfulness
D. Persuasiveness
Which of the following would most likely indicate a suspicious person?
A. Someone waiting inside a bus station with luggage
B. Someone wearing seasonal attire appropriate for the weather
C. Someone who frequently looks away as people enter or exit a facility
D. Someone arriving at a train station during rush hour
In an active shooter situation, the last resort response should be:
A. Call 911
B. Hide
C. Fight
D. Negotiate
When writing a report or taking notes, they may be used in court to:
A. Replace testimony
B. Be submitted as final evidence
C. Refresh the memory of the officer
D. Avoid having to appear in court
When receiving a bomb threat over the phone, what should you do first?
A. Hang up
B. Write down the caller’s number
C. Ask questions and record responses verbatim
D. Evacuate immediately
Disorderly Conduct II includes all of the following except:
A. Unreasonable noise
B. Obstructing traffic
C. Public intoxication
D. Disturbing a lawful assembly