Oregon Security Guard Certification Practice Exam

While you are working at the security desk a woman tells you that she has just been sexually assaulted by someone known to you. What should you do to help her?

1. Listen to her patiently then suggest she call the police. Document the incident

2. Call the police on her behalf and relay the story to them

3. Do a search of the site until you find the person who assaulted her then assist her to make an arrest

4. Find a private area where she can write her report, and keep her safe until the police arrive

The correct answer is: Find a private area where she can write her report, and keep her safe until the police arrive

The correct answer is "Find a private area where she can write her report, and keep her safe until the police arrive". This is the most suitable action to take in such a serious situation. The key part here is taking immediate steps to ensure the woman's safety and making her feel secure. It's not enough just to listen to her (as suggested in the first option), or to try and handle the situation alone by confronting the perpetrator (as suggested in the third option). And while involving the police is important, as an on-site security guard your first duty is to the individual involved. Therefore, the correct protocol would include: - Finding a private area so the victim can feel safe and unexposed - Allowing her to provide her account of the incident in her own words without interference - Keeping her safe until professional help arrives This action emphasizes the victim's safety and comfort, as well as ensuring that the law enforcement officials can take over the investigation in a properly managed scenario.