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The Texas Privat Security Board consists of seven members appointed by the governor with
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the advice and consent of the senate as follows: - ✔✔1.) Four public members, each of
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whom is a citizen of the United States|| || || || || || ||
2.) One member who is licensed as a private investigator
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3.) One member who is licensed as as an alarm systems company
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4.) One member who is licensed as the owner or operator of a guard company
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What power does the Texas Department of Public Safety retain? - ✔✔The DPS retains the
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power to issue subpoenas and injunctions.
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As a security officer, can you refuse to testify in court? - ✔✔No
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Does the DPS have the authority to license its investigative employees as a peace officer? -
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✔✔Yes
It is a crime for a security company to operate without a license. What have they committed
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if found guilty? - ✔✔They have committed a Class A Misdemeanor
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Firearm - ✔✔any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel
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by using the energy generated by an explosion
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The Code of Conduct requires that all security officers must, in the course of their
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employment: - ✔✔1.) Behave honestly and with integrity. || || || || || || ||
2.) Act and care with diligence.
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, 3.) Treat everyone with respect and courtesy and without harassment.
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4.) Comply with all federal, state and local laws.
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5.) Comply with client and employer policies.
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6.) Never provides false, misleading, or incomplete information in response to a request for
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information that is made for official purposes. || || || || || ||
7.) Use client and employer resources in a proper manner.
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What should you do if you observe suspicious/criminal activity on a nearby property? -
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✔✔You should observe and report; call the police || || || || || || ||
What is a security officer assigned to protect? - ✔✔A security officer is assigned to protect
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specific people and property. || || ||
A security officer may also be responsible for maintaining certain company policies. These
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could include: - ✔✔Requiring employees to show badges when entering a property
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What can you do if a police officer asks you to leave your post? - ✔✔You cannot refuse to
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Never play "cop" - ✔✔Security officers don't have the legal authority to do the same things a
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peace officer can do
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Pocket Cards - ✔✔Must be carried while on duty
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Who are Peace Officers? - ✔✔1) sheriffs, their deputies
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2) constables
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3) marshals or police officers
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