California Security Guard Practice Exam

What type of incident should be recorded in a patrol log?

1. Personal opinions about the job

2. Any suspicious activity observed during the shift

3. Daily shift schedules

4. Employee attendance

The correct answer is: Any suspicious activity observed during the shift

The appropriate incident to record in a patrol log is any suspicious activity observed during the shift. Patrol logs serve as official documents that help maintain a record of security-related activities and observations made by a security guard. Documenting suspicious activities is critical as it allows for a comprehensive outline of potential threats or irregularities that may require further investigation or action. This record can be crucial for both immediate responses to incidents and for reviewing trends or patterns over time to enhance overall safety and security efforts. Recording personal opinions, daily shift schedules, or employee attendance does not align with the primary purpose of the patrol log. Opinions can be subjective and are not fact-based observations related to security incidents. Shift schedules and employee attendance are typically documented in other human resource or operational records rather than in a log intended for tracking patrol observations. Thus, focusing on suspicious activity ensures that the patrol log remains relevant and useful for security management and incident response.