CSO (CDR) flashcards

32 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Security officer's arrest authority

A security officer generally holds only the arrest powers of a private citizen, which vary by state; full police powers are not granted by uniform or badge.

Four elements of negligence

Duty owed to the person, breach of that duty, causation linking the breach to the harm, and actual damages; all four must be proven in a civil claim.

Post orders priority

Post orders govern a specific site and take precedence over general procedure when the two conflict, unless the order is unlawful or unsafe.

Objective reasonableness standard

Use of force is judged by what a reasonable officer knew at the moment, considering the totality of circumstances, and not with hindsight.

Use of force continuum

Progressive options are officer presence, verbal direction, soft empty-hand control, hard empty-hand, intermediate weapons, then deadly force, each matched to the subject's resistance.

False imprisonment elements

Intentional confinement of a person without consent or legal authority, for an unreasonable time or without probable cause, exposing the detainer to civil liability.

Randomized patrol

Varying route, timing, and direction of patrol reduces predictability so a potential offender cannot plan around known gaps in coverage.

Checkpoint records

Each patrol checkpoint scan or signature is logged with time and location; missed checkpoints must be explained and reported to the supervisor.

Building sweep protocol

Officers clear a building together using radios and light discipline, and never enter a dark or unsecured area alone without backup standing by.

Fact versus conclusion

Reports record observable facts such as a scratched latch and a door standing ajar, rather than conclusions like break-in, which investigators draw later.

Head-to-toe description

Describe a subject in a fixed order: sex, age, height, weight, build, hair, complexion, clothing from top to bottom, distinguishing marks, and direction of travel.

Contemporaneous notes

Notes written at the time of observation preserve accuracy, may be subpoenaed as evidence, and must never be altered or destroyed after the report is filed.

Access control four steps

Identify who is requesting entry, verify the credential, authorize the appropriate access level, and record the event in the access log.

Tailgating prevention

One credential read permits one person; mantrap vestibules and staff challenges of unbadged followers prevent piggyback entry into secured areas.

Least privilege access

Issue only the minimum access a person needs for the job, review it periodically, and revoke it immediately on termination or role change.

Evacuation stairwell rule

During fire evacuation use stairs only, never elevators, close doors behind you, keep to the right, and proceed to the designated assembly area.

Shelter-in-place

Move to an interior room with few windows, seal gaps, shut off ventilation, and await an all-clear when a tornado or airborne hazard is present.

Bomb threat call handling

Record the exact wording, note the caller's voice, background noise and time, ask where and when, and avoid radio or cell use near a suspicious item.

Fire tetrahedron

Four elements are needed for combustion: fuel, oxygen, heat, and the chemical chain reaction; removing any one of them extinguishes the fire.

Extinguisher PASS

Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side, and keep your back to a clear exit.

Sprinkler clearance

Keep at least 18 inches of clearance below sprinkler deflectors; stored stock that blocks the spray leaves that area unprotected.

Radio plain language

Speak clearly, identify your unit, keep transmissions short, use plain words instead of codes, and acknowledge every message received.

Phonetic alphabet usage

Spell uncertain names and plate numbers with Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and so on; say numbers digit by digit to prevent mishearing.

911 call priority order

Give the location first, then the nature of the emergency, injuries, suspect description and direction of travel, then stay on the line.

Fail-safe versus fail-secure

Fail-safe locks release on power loss to protect life-safety exits; fail-secure locks stay locked on power loss to protect high-value assets.

CCTV evidence chain

Export footage to a sealed, labeled copy, log who handled it and when, and note the date, time, and camera number.

Run Hide Fight

Evacuate if a safe route exists, hide and barricade quietly with phones silenced if not, and fight only as a last resort.

Workplace violence warning signs

Escalating threats, intimidation, obsession with weapons, recent discipline, or talk of revenge warrant a report to the threat assessment team.

Termination escort procedure

Collect the badge, disable access before the person is notified, escort them off the property, and recover keys and equipment.

Universal precautions

Treat all blood and body fluids as infectious; wear gloves and eye protection, use an approved disinfectant, and report any exposure immediately.

Safety Data Sheet access

A current safety data sheet for every hazardous chemical must be accessible to workers, using GHS labels with hazard pictograms and signal words.

Lifting mechanics

Bend at the knees, keep the load close to the body, avoid twisting, and get help when the load exceeds safe single-person limits.