Use of Force and Conflict Resolution Flashcards
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What does 'proportionality' mean in the context of a security guard's use of force?
Answer: Force used must be reasonably matched to the level of threat or resistance
Proportionality requires that the force used by a security guard corresponds appropriately to the level of threat or resistance presented by the subject.
What should a security guard do immediately after using physical force on a subject?
Answer: Document the incident thoroughly and notify their supervisor
After any use of force, a security guard must document the incident in detail and notify their supervisor to ensure accountability and legal protection.
Which of the following best describes 'passive resistance' in the use of force model?
Answer: A subject refusing to comply with lawful direction without physical aggression
Passive resistance occurs when a subject refuses to comply with lawful direction but does not physically attack or aggress against the security guard.
When a security guard uses verbal judo, they are:
Answer: Using calm, strategic language to redirect behaviour and reduce conflict
Verbal judo involves using calm, empathetic, and strategic language to redirect a person's behaviour and resolve conflict without physical force.
What legal authority does a security guard in Alberta have compared to an ordinary citizen?
Answer: Security guards have the same powers as a citizen, plus additional authority granted on private property by the property owner
Security guards in Alberta have the same citizen arrest powers as any person under the Criminal Code, plus additional authority delegated by property owners to enforce trespass and property rules.
Which of the following is the BEST example of an active resistance behaviour by a subject?
Answer: Physically pushing a security guard to prevent being detained
Active resistance involves physical actions by the subject — such as pushing or pulling — that oppose the security guard's attempts to gain control.
When completing a use of force report, which of the following is MOST important to include?
Answer: An objective factual account of events, actions taken, and justification for force used
A use of force report must include an objective, factual, and complete account of events and the justification for force used to ensure legal accountability.