Saskatchewan Security Guard License Practice Exam

What is a key indicator of potential theft?

1. People purchasing items at a store

2. A person observing or loitering around valuable items

3. Staff having conversations with each other

4. Customers leaving quickly

The correct answer is: A person observing or loitering around valuable items

The presence of a person observing or loitering around valuable items is a key indicator of potential theft because it suggests that the individual may be assessing the opportunity to steal. This behavior often includes scanning the area, checking for security personnel, or trying to see if anyone is watching. Such suspicious activity raises red flags for security personnel, as it indicates a possible intent to commit theft. In contrast, people purchasing items at a store generally indicates legitimate activity, and staff having conversations with each other is common in a retail environment without any implications of criminal intent. Customers leaving quickly may be due to a variety of benign reasons, such as being in a hurry or feeling unwell, rather than a sign of theft. Thus, the behavior of loitering and observing is a more direct and concerning sign of potential theft activity.