Michigan Security Guard

Which Michigan statute is the primary law regulating private security guards and security agencies?

• AMichigan Penal Code (MCL 750)
• BPrivate Security Business and Security Alarm Act (MCL 338.1051 et seq.)
• CMichigan Vehicle Code (MCL 257)
• DCode of Criminal Procedure (MCL 760)

Which Michigan state agency licenses private security businesses and security alarm contractors?

• AMichigan State Police
• BMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• CMichigan Department of Treasury
• DOffice of the Attorney General

Under MCL 338.1056, who is responsible for testing a security guard on Michigan law and the employer's policies before assignment?

• AThe State of Michigan via a state-administered exam
• BThe licensed private security business that employs the guard
• CThe Michigan State Police
• DThe county sheriff where the guard will work

What is the minimum age to be employed as a private security guard in Michigan under MCL 338.1067?

• A16 years old
• B17 years old
• C18 years old
• D21 years old

Under MCL 338.1067, which of the following is a disqualifying conviction for employment as a security guard in Michigan?

• AAny traffic infraction in the last year
• BA felony or a misdemeanor involving dishonesty, moral turpitude, or use of force
• CA civil contract dispute
• DA parking ticket issued by a private lot

What identification must a uniformed Michigan security guard carry while on duty under MCL 338.1079?

• AA driver's license only
• BA photo identification card issued by the licensed employer
• CA passport
• DA Social Security card

Under MCL 338.1080, a Michigan security guard's uniform must NOT do which of the following?

• ADisplay the company name
• BResemble or imitate the uniform of a federal, state, county, or municipal law-enforcement…
• CInclude the guard's photo identification badge
• DDisplay the word 'Security'

Under the Private Security Business and Security Alarm Act, the term 'private security guard' specifically refers to a person who:

• AIs appointed as a sworn peace officer
• BIs employed for hire by a licensed private security business to protect persons or proper…
• CIs a volunteer at a community event
• DIs an off-duty police officer working a side job in plainclothes

Which of the following is a permitted activity for a licensed private security business in Michigan?

• AConducting traffic stops on public roadways
• BGuarding persons or property and patrolling private premises under contract
• CIssuing state-court arrest warrants
• DPerforming custodial interrogations on behalf of police

Who, under Michigan law, is responsible for keeping records of each guard's training, hours worked, and duty assignments?

• AThe guard personally
• BThe licensed private security business that employs the guard
• CThe Michigan State Police
• DThe local prosecutor

Under MCL 338.1069, a licensed private security business in Michigan must carry which of the following?

• AWorkers' compensation only
• BGeneral liability insurance in an amount specified by the act
• CHealth insurance for guards
• DAuto insurance on personal vehicles only

Which document must a security business display at its principal place of business under MCL 338.1063?

• AA copy of the federal tax return
• BThe current state license issued by LARA
• CThe personnel handbook only
• DA signed contract from each client

Under Michigan law, may a private security guard call themselves a 'detective' or 'police' officer?

• AYes, if their employer permits it
• BNo, MCL 338.1080 prohibits use of titles or insignia that imply police authority
• COnly if licensed as a private investigator
• DOnly when working with the local sheriff

When may a Michigan security guard wear a sidearm on duty?

• AWhenever the employer authorizes it
• BOnly after obtaining a Michigan Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and following employer fir…
• COnly with permission from the local police chief at each post
• DNever; private guards cannot be armed in Michigan

Under MCL 338.1080a, what notation must appear on the security guard's vehicle if marked?

• AThe word 'Police' in any color
• BThe word 'Security' or the licensed business name, in a manner that does not imitate law…
• CRed and blue oscillating lights
• DAn official county seal

A guard's authority on a client's premises is best described as which of the following?

• AStatewide police authority
• BLimited to the contracted property and assignment; protect persons and property and enfor…
• CAuthority to enforce all state criminal laws anywhere
• DAuthority to seize evidence for state-court trials

Which of the following is a renewal requirement for a Michigan private security business license?

• ASubmission of a new fingerprint card every year
• BMaintaining the bond/insurance, paying renewal fees, and disclosing any qualifying convic…
• CReapplying as a new license each time
• DRe-taking the bar exam

Under Michigan law, who must approve changes in the corporate qualifier or manager of a licensed security business?

• AThe local city council
• BLARA (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs)
• CThe county clerk
• DThe Michigan Supreme Court

Operating a private security business in Michigan without a license under MCL 338.1083 is:

• AA civil infraction only
• BA misdemeanor punishable by fine and/or imprisonment
• CNot a violation if the business has only one employee
• DPermitted with verbal LARA approval

Which of the following actions by a licensee is a basis for LARA disciplinary action under MCL 338.1077?

• AHiring guards who pass criminal background checks
• BConviction of a crime involving moral turpitude or violation of the act/rules
• CRenewing the license on time
• DPaying employees on time

Under MCL 338.1067a, the employer must provide what type of pre-assignment training to a newly hired guard?

• AA 40-hour state academy course
• BTraining in employer policies, Michigan law applicable to the post, and the guard's speci…
• COnly firearms training
• DNone; on-the-job experience is sufficient

Per MCL 338.1067(2), what background check is required for each Michigan security guard applicant?

• ALocal-only police check with the city clerk
• BFingerprint-based criminal history check through the Michigan State Police and FBI
• CCredit check only
• DDriver's license check only

In Michigan, a private person (including a security guard) may make a citizen's arrest without a warrant for:

• AAny misdemeanor witnessed anywhere
• BA felony actually committed when the person has reasonable cause to believe the arrestee…
• CAny traffic violation
• DAny rule infraction on private property

The Michigan shopkeeper's (merchant's) privilege is codified in:

• AMCL 750.81
• BMCL 600.2917
• CMCL 257.625
• DMCL 28.425

Under MCL 600.2917, a merchant or merchant's agent must have what level of belief to detain a suspected shoplifter?

• AMere suspicion
• BProbable cause based on observation of conduct
• CReasonable doubt
• DWitness gossip

Under the shopkeeper's privilege, the detention of a suspected shoplifter must be:

• AIndefinite until the suspect confesses
• BFor a reasonable time, conducted in a reasonable manner, on or near the premises
• CConducted only in a locked room
• DConducted only by sworn police

Under Michigan's general self-defense statute (MCL 780.972), a person may use non-deadly force when:

• AThey are angry at someone
• BThey honestly and reasonably believe force is necessary to defend themselves or another f…
• CThey want to teach the suspect a lesson
• DTheir employer ordered them to

Michigan's Self-Defense Act (MCL 780.972(1)) permits the use of deadly force only when the person:

• AWants to detain a fleeing shoplifter
• BHonestly and reasonably believes deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death, gre…
• CIs protecting unattended property at night
• DHas been verbally threatened

Michigan's 'no duty to retreat' provision under MCL 780.972 applies when:

• AA person is the initial aggressor
• BA person is in a place they have a legal right to be and is not engaged in the commission…
• CA person is on private property without permission
• DA person is fleeing arrest

Which of the following is the best general rule for a security guard considering use of force?

• AUse the maximum force possible to ensure compliance
• BUse only force that is objectively reasonable and necessary; escalate and de-escalate bas…
• CAlways strike first to gain advantage
• DUse force whenever someone refuses an order

A Michigan security guard who handcuffs a detained suspect must:

• AApply maximum pressure to prevent any movement
• BApply cuffs in a manner reasonable for the threat, monitor the subject, and check circula…
• CLeave the cuffs on for the entire shift
• DUse only zip ties to avoid liability

After making a citizen's arrest in Michigan under MCL 764.16, the guard must:

• ATake the suspect home
• BDeliver the arrestee to a peace officer without unnecessary delay
• CHold the suspect for the entire shift
• DRelease the suspect after taking photographs

Under MCL 750.520l, what consent issues should a guard be aware of when searching a person of the opposite sex?

• ASame-sex searches are required where possible; pat-downs by opposite-sex guards risk crim…
• BThere is no concern with opposite-sex searches
• COpposite-sex searches are always preferred
• DOnly sworn police may conduct any searches

Which of the following best describes excessive force by a Michigan security guard?

• AVerbal commands and asking for compliance
• BForce that is greater than reasonable under the circumstances and proportional to the thr…
• CAsking the subject to leave
• DCalling 911 and waiting for police

Under Michigan law, a security guard who falsely imprisons a person may be liable for:

• ACivil damages only
• BBoth criminal charges (MCL 750.349b — unlawful imprisonment) and civil damages
• CNothing if acting in good faith
• DTermination only

Trespass after notice in Michigan is governed by MCL 750.552. A guard's correct first step when an unauthorized person refuses to leave is to:

• APhysically remove the person immediately
• BGive a clear verbal trespass warning, document the warning, and contact police if the per…
• CThreaten to call the FBI
• DConfiscate the person's property

Use of pepper spray by an unarmed security guard in Michigan is governed by MCL 750.224d, which generally permits use for self-defense when:

• AThe guard wants to discipline a subject
• BThe guard is 18+ and uses a permitted formulation in a manner reasonably necessary to def…
• CAnytime a subject is rude
• DOnly sworn officers may use OC

Which best describes the role of a Michigan security guard on patrol?

• ARandom walking with no plan
• BSystematic observation and inspection of the protected area to deter, detect, and report…
• CConfronting every guest aggressively
• DAvoiding interaction with people at all costs

Which patrol pattern is most effective in deterring unauthorized activity?

• ASame route, same time, every shift
• BVaried routes and times that still cover critical posts and checkpoints
• CPatrol only at the start of the shift
• DPatrol only when called

While conducting a foot patrol, a guard notices a door that is propped open in a normally secured area. The best action is to:

• AIgnore it and continue patrol
• BInvestigate cautiously, secure the door if safe, notify supervisor/dispatch, and document…
• CSlam the door shut and walk away
• DLock everyone inside

The concept of 'situational awareness' for a security guard primarily means:

• ALooking only at your phone
• BContinuously observing people, places, and conditions and recognizing what is normal vs.…
• CWatching only the front door
• DListening to music to relax

A guard's daily activity report (DAR) should at minimum include:

• APersonal opinions about coworkers
• BTimes on/off post, patrol checks, incidents observed, and unusual conditions
• COnly major incidents
• DNames of friends the guard called

When patrolling a parking lot at night, the most appropriate lighting tool is:

• AA high-lumen flashlight used in sweeping patterns
• BHeadlights of cars only
• CA candle
• DNo light at all to avoid being seen

Observing suspicious behavior in a retail environment should focus primarily on:

• ARace or appearance
• BBehavioral indicators (scanning for cameras, concealment movements, loitering, return tri…
• CClothing color only
• DAge

A guard finds an unattended bag in a public area of a Michigan office building. The best initial response is to:

• APick it up and look inside
• BEstablish a perimeter, do not touch it, notify supervisor/dispatch, and consider evacuati…
• CThrow it in a dumpster
• DOpen it slowly

Access control at a Michigan facility primarily means:

• ALocking everyone out
• BVerifying identity and authorization before allowing entry, and logging visitors as requi…
• CLetting in anyone wearing a suit
• DOnly checking IDs when supervisor is present

During a vehicle patrol in a Michigan parking structure, a guard should:

• ADrive at high speed to cover ground
• BDrive slowly with lights on, observe between rows, and stop and exit to check suspicious…
• CTailgate other vehicles
• DPark and stay inside the vehicle for the entire shift

Detection-based loss prevention in retail relies most heavily on:

• ARandom profiling
• BObserving the elements of theft (selection, concealment, passing the last point of sale,…
• CSearching every customer
• DFollowing children only