The Effective Security Officer's Training Manual, 3rd Edition

Chapter 27

Driver Safety

Abstract

Although they may know how to operate a vehicle or ride a bike, security officers must be prepared and responsible at all times. Post instructions and a vehicle checklist will need to be followed before a security officer leaves on patrol. Bicycle safety and how to avoid possible collisions are also addressed in this chapter.

Keywords

Bicycle safety; Segway; Vehicle checklist

Driving patrol vehicles can often be taken for granted. The security officer or supervisor who has been driving since they were 16 will often believe that they have the skills necessary to drive a patrol vehicle and may be lured into a false sense of security, which increases the liability for their employer as well as for themselves. Remember, ...