A security guard is offered a $100 cash 'tip' by a visitor in exchange for letting them park in a restricted lot. Under BSIS ethical standards the guard should:

a.Accept the tip and grant the favour, since minor courtesies of this kind are common on commercial sites

b.Accept the tip but record it in the daily activity log for transparency, so that the supervisor can see afterwards exactly what was offered and what was given in return

c.Decline the tip but grant the favour anyway, since it is the money and not the parking space that would create the appearance of a conflict of interest

d.Decline the tip, deny the favor (it violates the client's policy), and document the bribery attempt in an incident report to the supervisor

Explanation

Accepting compensation in exchange for ignoring or violating client policy is a textbook ethical violation and may constitute commercial bribery (PC §641.3) when in excess of $250 or a pattern of gratuities. Even small gratuities undermine trust and create future leverage. The correct response (d) is to decline both the money and the favor, and to report the attempt — which protects the officer, the employer, and the client. Documenting acceptance (b) does not cure the violation. Doing the favor for free (c) still violates client policy.

Law Reference: BSIS ethics curriculum; professional integrity standards

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A security guard is offered a $100 cash 'tip' by a visitor in exchange for letting them park in a restricted lot. Under BSIS ethical standards the guard should:

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