Oregon DPSST Security Professional Practice Test

How can security professionals deal with unauthorized individuals on a property?

1. Ignore them and continue monitoring

2. Assess the situation, request the individual to leave, and if necessary, involve law enforcement

3. Confront them aggressively

4. Take photos for future reference

The correct answer is: Assess the situation, request the individual to leave, and if necessary, involve law enforcement

The most effective way for security professionals to address unauthorized individuals on a property involves assessing the situation appropriately, requesting the individual to leave, and if the situation escalates or the individual refuses to comply, involving law enforcement. This approach allows security personnel to maintain control of the environment while ensuring the safety of all individuals on the property. Assessing the situation first helps security professionals understand the context and potential risks involved. Following that, clearly communicating with the unauthorized individual about the need to leave is a respectful yet assertive way to handle the situation. It establishes boundaries while minimizing confrontation. If the unauthorized individual becomes uncooperative or poses a threat, involving law enforcement is a necessary step to ensure the matter is handled with the appropriate authority. This also serves to document the situation and provides additional support in managing any potential escalation. While other methods, such as ignoring the individual or confronting them aggressively, can lead to undesirable outcomes, taking photos can be helpful for documentation but does not directly address the immediate issue of unauthorized presence.