Observation and Suspect Description Course 2026
This course is for security guards who need to notice what is happening and describe people and vehicles clearly to police. It covers situational awareness, using all your senses, head-to-toe descriptions, vehicle descriptions and passing on what you saw.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 15 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.
Wat je leert
- Use all five senses and a baseline to notice what does not fit
- Describe a person from head to toe in neutral, factual words
- Tell permanent features from ones that are easy to change
- Describe a vehicle, its plate and its direction of travel
- Report observations quickly and write them down as soon as possible
Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.
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Vraag 1 van 25
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Antwoord: A. All five senses
Sounds, smells and even heat can warn you of trouble that you cannot see.
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Vraag 2 van 25
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Antwoord: D. To set a baseline so changes stand out later
The syllabus describes initial checks that set a benchmark. Knowing normal helps you spot what is not.
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Vraag 3 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Knowing what is going on around you and noticing changes
Awareness of your surroundings lets you spot problems early and stay safe.
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Vraag 4 van 25
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Antwoord: C. From head to toe
A head-to-toe order helps you cover everything and makes the description easy to follow.
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Vraag 5 van 25
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Antwoord: A. A tattoo on the person’s neck
Tattoos, scars and height stay the same. Hats, jackets and bags can be dropped or swapped in seconds.
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Vraag 6 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Compare it with your own height or a doorway
Comparing with a known height gives a much better estimate.
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Vraag 7 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Give a range, such as about 25 to 30
A range is honest and still helps police narrow their search.
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Vraag 8 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Colour, length and style, and whether it might be dyed or a wig
Police descriptions include hair colour and style and note possible dye or wigs.
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Vraag 9 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Facial hair, glasses, scars and marks
Specific facial features make a description far more useful than impressions.
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Vraag 10 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Their voice, accent and the way they walk
Police descriptions include voice, speech and gait, such as a limp.
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Vraag 11 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Bags, accessories or a weapon can help identify them and show the risk
Items carried can link the person to the event and warn responders of danger.
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Vraag 12 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Man, about 30 to 35, about 180 cm, slim, short black hair, beard, grey hoodie, black jeans
Neutral, specific facts help police. Labels and opinions do not and can be unfair.
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Vraag 13 van 25
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Antwoord: D. The licence plate and province
A plate lets police trace the vehicle quickly.
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Vraag 14 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Plate, colour, make and model, and any damage
These details can be seen from outside and help police find the vehicle.
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Vraag 15 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Note that it has no plate and a temporary permit
Police advice is to note missing plates and temporary permits.
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Vraag 16 van 25
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Antwoord: B. So they can search in the right direction
Direction of travel helps responders look in the right place right away.
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Vraag 17 van 25
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Antwoord: C. As soon as possible, with the date and time
Memory fades quickly. Early notes are the most accurate.
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Vraag 18 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Stay on the phone and keep watching if it is safe
Police advice is to stay on the line and keep watching if you can do so safely.
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Vraag 19 van 25
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Antwoord: B. So they do not mix up what they saw with what others say
Hearing other accounts can change what a person remembers.
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Vraag 20 van 25
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Antwoord: C. They may have a decoy or partner nearby
Police advice is to watch for decoys or accomplices.
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Vraag 21 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Poor lighting and a long distance
Light, distance, time and angle all affect how well you can see.
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Vraag 22 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Bravo Victor Kilo, two four five
The phonetic alphabet and single digits stop letters and numbers being misheard.
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Vraag 23 van 25
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Antwoord: C. A person looking into several parked cars and trying door handles
Report behaviour that points to a problem, not appearance alone.
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Vraag 24 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Minor but critical details
Small details, such as a door that is slightly open, often matter most.
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Vraag 25 van 25
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Antwoord: D. The exact location and time
Police advice is to note the exact location and the time as precisely as you can.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- Ontario’s guard training syllabus includes using all five senses, doing initial checks that set a benchmark, and noticing minor but critical details.
- Police advice is to build a description of a person from head to toe, including build, hair, clothing and distinguishing features such as scars, tattoos or glasses.
- To estimate height, police suggest comparing the person with your own height or a doorway.
- For a vehicle, note the plate, colour, make and model, any damage, and the direction it went.
- Write down what you saw as soon as possible, including the date and time.
Veelgestelde vragen
What is the most useful part of a suspect description?
Features that are hard to change, such as height, build, scars and tattoos, help most. Clothing helps in the first minutes but can be changed quickly.
How do I describe someone respectfully?
Stick to what you can see and hear: height, build, hair, skin tone, clothing and marks. Use neutral words, give ranges for age and height, and do not guess about a person’s background.
What if I only saw a vehicle?
Note the plate and province if you can, then the colour, make, model, type, damage or stickers, how many people were inside and which way it went.
Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?
Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.