HK Security Personnel Permit Exam flashcards
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- SPP issuing authority
- The Security Personnel Permit is issued by the Commissioner of Police under the Security and Guarding Services Ordinance (Cap. 460).
- SPP Category A
- Category A permits allow security work at premises not designated as Category B, such as ordinary commercial or residential buildings.
- SPP Category B
- Category B permits are required for security work at higher-risk premises designated by the Commissioner, such as banks and jewellery shops.
- Minimum age for SPP
- An applicant for a Security Personnel Permit must be at least 18 years old.
- Training requirement for SPP
- Applicants must complete a recognized training course, such as the 16-hour QASRS (Quality Assurance System for Security Personnel) course, before applying.
- SPP validity period
- A Security Personnel Permit is typically valid for 5 years, after which it must be renewed before expiry.
- Carrying SPP on duty
- Security personnel must carry their valid SPP at all times while on duty and produce it for inspection by police or authorized officers.
- Working without SPP
- It is an offence under Cap. 460 to work as a security guard without a valid SPP, punishable by fines and imprisonment.
- Code of Practice purpose
- The Code of Practice for Security Personnel sets standards for uniforms, identification, use of force, arrest procedures, and incident handling.
- Arrest powers of guards
- Security guards may arrest under common law and Cap. 221 for arrestable offences, but must hand the arrested person to police promptly.
- Reasonable force principle
- Security personnel may use only reasonable and proportionate force when necessary, such as in self-defence or to prevent crime.
- Firearms prohibition
- Security guards are generally prohibited from carrying firearms, except in specific licensed circumstances such as armored transport with special permit.
- SPP application process
- Applicants submit Form SPP 1 to the Police Licensing Office with proof of training, identity, and other required documents.
- Criminal record check
- SPP applicants must undergo a criminal record check; certain convictions may disqualify unless spent or exempted.
- SPP renewal
- Renewal applications should be submitted before the permit expires; late renewal may require reapplication and retraining.
- Security and Guarding Services Ordinance
- Cap. 460 regulates the security industry, including licensing of security personnel and guarding services companies.
- Security company licence
- Security guarding services companies must hold a valid licence under Cap. 460, separate from individual SPPs.
- Uniform and identification
- Security personnel must wear a uniform and display identification as specified in the Code of Practice while on duty.
- Incident reporting
- Security personnel must report incidents to supervisors and police as appropriate, and record details accurately.
- Use of force reporting
- Any use of force by security personnel must be reported to supervisors and documented in an incident report.
- Powers of search
- Security guards generally have no statutory power to search persons without consent, except under specific circumstances or with police authority.
- Detention limits
- Security guards may detain a person only for a reasonable time until police arrive, and must not use excessive force.
- Handling trespassers
- Security personnel should identify trespassers, request them to leave, and call police if they refuse or pose a threat.
- Emergency procedures
- Security personnel must follow site emergency procedures, including evacuation, fire safety, and first aid protocols.
- Access control
- Security personnel control access by verifying identity, issuing visitor passes, and maintaining logs as required.
- Patrol procedures
- Patrols should follow scheduled routes, check for irregularities, and record findings in a patrol log.
- CCTV monitoring
- Security personnel monitoring CCTV must respect privacy laws and use footage only for security purposes.
- Conflict resolution
- Security personnel should use communication and de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts before resorting to physical intervention.
- First aid responsibility
- Security personnel should be trained in basic first aid and be able to provide initial assistance in medical emergencies.
- Fire safety duties
- Security personnel must know fire evacuation routes, assist in evacuations, and ensure fire equipment is accessible.
- Report writing
- Incident reports must be factual, concise, and written promptly, including time, date, location, persons involved, and actions taken.
- Professional ethics
- Security personnel must act with integrity, confidentiality, and impartiality, avoiding conflicts of interest.
- Penalty for SPP violations
- Violations of SPP conditions or Cap. 460 can lead to fines, imprisonment, or revocation of the permit.