PLRD Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield PLRD facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A visitor refuses to leave a private premises after being asked to do so by a security officer. What legal provision supports the security officer's actions? → The person may be committing criminal trespass under the Penal Code
2. How long are security companies in Singapore generally required to retain CCTV footage under standard security practice guidelines? → At least 30 days
3. Which of the following activities requires a licence under Singapore's Private Security Industry Act? → Providing guard dog services for a client's premises
4. Under Singapore law, when does the right of private defence cease? → When the threat no longer exists
5. Under what circumstances should a security officer submit a 'Near Miss' report? → Whenever an incident could have resulted in harm but fortunately did not
6. Under the Private Security Industry Act, a security officer must report a serious incident to their employer within how long? → As soon as practicable
7. Which of the following would disqualify a person from obtaining a security officer licence in Singapore? → Having a criminal record for a violence-related offence
8. Under Singapore law, what is the guiding principle for a security officer's use of force? → Force must be reasonable and proportionate to the threat faced
9. When a security officer is required to give a statement to the police regarding an incident, the officer should: → Refer to their contemporaneous notes and provide truthful, accurate information
10. Under the Private Security Industry Act, a licensed security agency is required to do which of the following? → Maintain a register of all security officers deployed
11. A security officer is attacked by a person wielding a knife. Which response is legally permissible under Singapore's right of private defence? → Using sufficient force to repel the attack and protect oneself
12. A security officer receives a gift from a client's staff member in appreciation of their work. What should the officer do? → Politely decline the gift in accordance with professional ethics guidelines
13. A security officer receives a verbal complaint from a member of the public about a colleague's conduct. The officer should: → Record the complaint details in the Occurrence Book and report it to the supervisor
14. Which of the following constitutes an unlawful use of force by a security officer in Singapore? → Striking a person who has already surrendered and poses no further threat
15. Who has the authority to inspect a licensed security agency's premises and records under the Private Security Industry Act? → An authorised officer appointed by the Commissioner of Police
16. Which of the following best describes the purpose of maintaining an Occurrence Book (OB) at a security post? → To provide a chronological log of all incidents and occurrences during a shift
17. What licence must a person hold to work as a security officer in Singapore? → A valid security officer licence issued by PLRD
18. What does the 'sterile zone' concept refer to in event security management? → A designated area kept free from unauthorised personnel to maintain safety
19. When photographing an incident scene for documentation purposes, a security officer should: → Photograph the scene as found, without disturbing anything
20. Which of the following is a key indicator of a crowd becoming dangerous in a mass gathering? → Crowd density reaching a level where individuals cannot move freely
21. Under the Singapore Private Security Industry Act, which authority is responsible for licensing security agencies and security officers? → Police Licensing and Regulatory Department (PLRD)
22. After using force to restrain a person, what should a security officer do first? → Call the police and request medical assistance if needed
23. Which of the following should a security officer AVOID when writing an incident report? → Using jargon, abbreviations, or ambiguous terms
24. A person collapses and is unresponsive at a security officer's post. The officer is trained in CPR. What is the correct action? → Call 995, check for breathing, begin CPR if there is no pulse, and use AED if available
25. Which of the following best describes 'security work' as defined under Singapore's Private Security Industry Act? → Guarding or protecting any person, property, or premises against unlawful acts
26. A CCTV recording that captured a theft incident should be: → Preserved and secured immediately as potential evidence
27. A fight breaks out in a crowd at a Singapore public event. What is the security officer's first action? → Immediately call for backup and notify police before intervening
28. What is the correct procedure when a security officer discovers a suspicious package at a protected premises? → Do not touch it, clear the area, call 999, and await police instructions
29. Under the Private Security Industry Act, how long is a standard security officer licence valid before renewal is required? → 2 years
30. When documenting witness statements during an incident, a security officer should: → Record the witness's exact words in quotation marks where possible