British Columbia (BC) Security Guard License Practice Exam

Which statement is false regarding access to reports made by security personnel?

1. The witness has access to the report

2. Security personnel have unlimited access to other reports

3. An SP can access a fellow SP's report if they initialed the notes

4. Options (b) and (c) are false

The correct answer is: Security personnel have unlimited access to other reports

The statement that security personnel have unlimited access to other reports is false because access to reports, especially those made by other security personnel, is typically governed by specific policies and confidentiality guidelines. These guidelines are in place to protect the privacy of individuals involved in incidents and to maintain the integrity of investigative processes. Security personnel are usually allowed to access certain information necessary for their duties but do not have unrestricted access to all reports created by their colleagues. In contrast, the other statements reflect practices that can be true within specific contexts. For instance, the witness may have access to a report detailing an incident they were involved in, as it might be important for them to know the findings and outcomes. Similarly, if one security personnel member initialed the notes, it indicates their acknowledgment or approval, which may grant permission for a fellow officer to access that particular report. Understanding the limitations on access to reports reinforces the importance of confidentiality and proper information handling in security operations.