Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC) Practice Test

Which of the following would be considered a public safety crime?

1. Theft of ammunition shipment for the purpose of criminal or gang related activity.

2. Theft of sensitive, proprietary information relating to US aerospace and defense technologies.

3. Deliberate destruction of DoD assets or interruption of normal operations.

4. Theft of an item and use of it outside of its intended purpose or without permission.

The correct answer is: Theft of ammunition shipment for the purpose of criminal or gang related activity.

The option regarding the theft of an ammunition shipment for the purpose of criminal or gang-related activity is considered a public safety crime because it directly endangers the welfare of the public. Such actions can lead to increased violence, harm to individuals, and disruption of community safety. Public safety crimes typically involve illegal acts that place individuals or the broader community in immediate danger or create a significant risk to public safety. In contrast, the other options, while serious and potentially harmful, may not have the same direct implications for public safety. For instance, the theft of sensitive proprietary information relates more to national security and corporate espionage than immediate threats to public safety. Similarly, the deliberate destruction of DoD assets primarily impacts governmental military operations rather than public safety directly, and the theft and misuse of items outside of their intended purpose may involve more property concerns or regulatory issues rather than posing an immediate physical threat to the public.