Communication & PRQuestion 161 of 200
A clearly intoxicated and confused person is sitting in the lobby. Best-practice BSIS guidance for a security officer is to:
a.Forcibly escort the person to the street regardless of medical condition
b.Speak calmly, ensure the person is safe, request medical or police evaluation if needed (intoxication can mask diabetic emergency, head injury, or other medical issues), and document
c.Lock the person in a back office until they sober up
d.Search the person's pockets for identification without consent
Explanation
Intoxication can mask life-threatening conditions including diabetic emergencies, head injuries, stroke, hypothermia, and overdose. BSIS guidance and officer-survival principles call for a calm tone, safety assessment, and prompt request for medical or law-enforcement evaluation (paramedics, fire, or peace officers who can invoke W&I §5150 if applicable). Forcible removal (a) risks injury and false-imprisonment / battery claims; isolation in a locked room (c) is unlawful detention; searches without consent (d) exceed limited-search authority. Document observations factually.
Law Reference: BSIS training; vulnerable-population guidelines; W&I Code §5150 referencePractice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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