PERC

What are the four levels of law enforcement?

Federal, State, County, Municipal

Where did private security flourish in the Middle Ages?

Western Europe and Asia

Private Security

defined by the u.s. bureau of labor and statistics as companies primarily engaged in providing guard and patrol services

How much money a year is the private security industry making?

200 billion

Who founded the first known private detective agency in 1833?

Eugene Francois Vidoca

Who created the Pinkerton National Defense Agency?

Allan Pinkerton

Who was the first female detective in America?

Kate Warne (hired by Pinkerton)

What is a private investigator/detective/inquiry agent?

a person who can be hired by an INDIVIDUAL or groups to undertake investigatory law services

Do private investigators have to be licensed?

yes, generally and they may or may not carry firearms based on local laws

T or F: Great care is required to remain within the scope of the law otherwise the investigator may face criminal charges

True

Code of Ethics pledge:

To accept the responsibilities and fulfill the obligations of my role

T or F: No conduct can constitute as offense unless described as one

True

What must every employer have? If your employer has 20 or more workers what else should they have?

1) Safety program. 2) Written safety program

How can you be trained?

through courses, seminars, or on the job training. on the job training is to be conducted prior to you undertaking a task or job unsupervised

Who is directly responsible for ensuring all persons under their direction can perform assigned tasks safely?

Supervisors and they must confirm through observation that a person can perform a task safely

Who is responsible for ensuring that your own actions do not endanger yourself or your co-workers

YOURSELF

Who is responsible for being aware of the health and safety, and first aid regulations that apply to your worksite.

YOURSELF

Writ of Habeas Corpus

AN ORDER FROM THE COURT directing the person responsible for holding an individual in a jail or a prison to bring that person before the court and show why he or she is being held in custody.

Quote of Wong

Wisdom, Obedience, Nobility, Gratitude

1,4,5,6,8 Amendments

1) freedom of speech
4) unreasonable search and seizure
5) protect against self incrimination
6) right to speedy trial
8) excessive bail

T or F: A person is subject to prosecution in Illinois for an offense that he or she commits, while either within or outside the state

True

What is a felony?

an offense for which a sentence to death or to a term of imprisonment in a penitentiary for one year or more may be imposed

What is a misdemeanor?

any offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisionment in the county jail for less than one year may be imposed

Aggravated battery

under this statute, a mere slap could be aggravated battery if the person slapped is a teacher over 60 yrs old, is a peace officer, or a security officer.

What is the degree of proof necessary to convict a person accused of an offense?

beyond reasonable doubt

What are two no limit felonies?

arson and forgery

how many years is a felony? how many years is manslaughter?

1) 5 yrs
2) 320 days

What does OPDTSOOV stand for

Owner, Permanent Deprivation, Deception, Threat, Stolen Property, Obtain, Obtain control, Value

What may the court do instead of sentencing felony?

set a fine not to exceed 10k or the amount specified in the offense.

What may the court do instead of sentencing a misdemeanor?

court may set a fine not to exceed 1k or the amount specified

What is the law of arrest in Illinois based on?

the U.S constitution, constitution of the state Illinois, the Illinois code of Criminal law and procedure, and case law.

Are security officers subjected to the constitutional guidelines like police officers?

No since security officers have only that authority common to all citizens by "arrest by private person

For an arrest to be lawful what elements must be present?

1. the intent go the person making the arrest
2. arrest authority
3. an actual or constructive seizure and detention of the person arrested
4. an understanding by the person arrested, that the arrest occured

What type of people are exempt from arrest?

Electors, senators and representatives, the militia, and judges, attorneys, clerks, sheriff's and others in all cases except treason, felony, or breach of the peace.

When can a private person make an arrest to another person?

only when they have a reason to believe that a criminal offense other than an ordinance violation is being committed

T or F: Officers may be held personally liable for money damages to persons whose constitutional rights have been violated by unreasonable searches and seizures.

Trueeee

Do all searches need to have a warrant or probable cause to be conducted?

No. Searches such as consent searches or those performed incident to a lawful arrest require neither a warrant or probable cause.

What does the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree prohibit?

This prohibits the use of illegally seized as a basis for obtaining still more evidence.

Who has the right to object to the introduction of the evidence seized?

the person whose rights were violated

What is curtilage?

Well defined area immediately around a residence where there is reasonable expectation of privacy.

What are the things to determine if an area is within the curtilage?

1. the nearness or connection to the dwelling
2. its inclusion within a general enclosure surrounding the dwelling
3. whether the area is used in association with the intimate activities of the home
4. the steps taken by the homeowner to protect the area

Are public records cell phones?

No. You would need a warrant

If a person voluntarily abanadon their ownership, right to usage, possession or interest in real or personal property do they have reasonable expectation of privacy property?

No.

Can a private person make an arrest for an ordinance violation?

No. They must be present at the time of the offense and then a security officer can conduct an arrest.

What is a conspiracy?

an agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act

What does it take to be convicted of a 18 U.S.C. 242?

the gov. must prove the law enforcement officer possessed specific intent to deprive a person of a civil right

T or F: Beginning May 2000 renewal, every employee registration card issued under the Act shall expire on May 31 every 3 years

True

Where are most interviews conducted and recorded?

initially, on the phone

What is rapport?

it is that feeling of "AFFINITY AND EMPATHY" that is developed between two people.

To understand rather than confirm what do you do in an effective interview?

ASK QUESTIONS

What are the two types of basic questions?

Open questions and closed questions

What are the 5 Q's?

who, what, when, where, why

As a PI what are you only concerned about collecting?

STATEMENTS of FACT

What is the free narrative goal?

to develop a strategy for the remainder of the interview, NOT to collect details.

What is a cognitive approach?

the process people use for remembering, reasoning, understanding, problem solving, evaluating, and judgment. An interviewee should be taken through his or her version of events two or three times.

What are three things you must know to pretext effectively?

1. what information you are trying to obtain
2. who has this information
3. what they need to hear before giving up the info

What is the most crucial step in any pretext?

PREPARATION

What causes the loss of more clients than any other part of an assignment for an investigator?

Not conducting pre-survelliance checks

As part of your preparation for a surveillance assignment t what should you do?

always conduct a pre-surveillance check of the area that you will be working; also known as pre-surveillance drive by

Often times, what is the hardest part about conducting surveillance?

identifying the subject of investigation

What is the most time consuming, most lucrative activity of a PI?

surveillance

What are the three basic surveillance methods?

loose, close, and combination of the two

What is the objective of surveillance?

to collect info on the activities of a subject. the persons in contact with him or her, and the places frequented by them.

What is less than lethal force?

force which is UNLIKELY when properly used

What is Use of Force Continuum

a visual representation of force options designed to facilitate an understanding of appropriate levels of force by investigators.

What are compliance techniques?

includes joint manipulations, pressure point applications, takedown type techniques and the use of intermediate weapons in control type configurations