OSH Security Practice Test

What should a security guard NOT do when at a crime scene?

1. Securing the area

2. Noting and recording everything

3. Smoking a cigarette

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Smoking a cigarette

The appropriate action for a security guard at a crime scene includes maintaining the integrity of the scene and ensuring that valuable evidence is preserved. Smoking a cigarette in such an environment is not only unprofessional but could introduce foreign substances that might compromise evidence. In contrast, securing the area is vital for preventing unauthorized access and protecting potential evidence from contamination or tampering. Additionally, noting and recording everything is essential for documentation and can assist law enforcement investigations. Therefore, smoking a cigarette would interfere with these critical responsibilities and is clearly inappropriate behavior in such a serious context.