ABST Use of Force and Conflict Resolution

Question 1

What principle guides the level of force a security guard should use when responding to a situation?

Accepted Answer

Minimum force necessary to control the situation

Answer

Security guards are required to use only the minimum amount of force necessary to control a situation, ensuring the response is proportionate to the threat.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of de-escalation techniques for a security guard?

Accepted Answer

To reduce tension and resolve a conflict without physical intervention

Answer

De-escalation techniques aim to reduce tension and resolve conflicts peacefully, avoiding the need for physical intervention whenever possible.

Question 3

Under the Canadian Criminal Code, a security guard performing a citizen's arrest may detain a person who:

Accepted Answer

Is found committing a criminal offence

Answer

Under Section 494 of the Criminal Code, a citizen's arrest is lawful when a person is actually found committing an indictable offence.

Question 4

The Use of Force Continuum is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A model showing escalating levels of control options matched to subject behaviour

Answer

The Use of Force Continuum is a framework that outlines escalating response options available to security personnel, matched to the level of subject resistance or threat.

Question 5

When a security guard first approaches a potentially aggressive person, what should their initial response be?

Accepted Answer

Use verbal communication and attempt to calm the situation

Answer

The first step in conflict resolution is verbal communication — talking calmly can often resolve a situation without any physical intervention.

ABST - Alberta Basic Security Training Practice Test

ABST - Alberta Basic Security Training Practice Test

ABST Use of Force and Conflict Resolution