SIA Physical Intervention 5

Question 1

What is a 'pain compliance' technique and what are its risks?

Accepted Answer

A technique using pressure on joints/nerves to gain compliance, which can cause injury

Answer

Pain compliance uses pressure on specific points to encourage cooperation. Risks include joint injury, nerve damage, and it may not work on intoxicated individuals who have reduced pain sensitivity.

Question 2

How should a door supervisor respond if a patron pulls out a weapon?

Accepted Answer

Create distance, evacuate nearby people, call 999 immediately, do not attempt to disarm

Answer

Weapons situations are for police to handle. Your priority is creating distance, evacuating the area, calling emergency services, and preserving life. Attempting to disarm is extremely dangerous.

Question 3

What is the 'use of force continuum'?

Accepted Answer

A graduated scale from verbal commands through to physical force, matching response to threat level

Answer

The continuum escalates: presence → verbal commands → soft techniques (guiding) → hard techniques (restraint) → protective force. Your response should match the threat level.

Question 4

What should you do if a colleague uses excessive force?

Accepted Answer

Intervene to stop the excessive force and report it to management

Answer

You have a legal and professional duty to intervene if a colleague uses excessive force. Failure to act could make you complicit. Report to management and document in the incident log.

Question 5

What is 'mechanical restraint' and is it permitted for door supervisors?

Accepted Answer

Using handcuffs, cable ties, or similar devices — generally not permitted for door supervisors

Answer

Mechanical restraint involves devices like handcuffs, cable ties, or straps. Door supervisors are not authorised to use these. Only physical holds taught in SIA training are permitted.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Physical Intervention 5