Licensing and Responsibilities Flashcards

Under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996, what are the main licence classes available in WA?

Answer: Classes covering guard, crowd control, investigator, consultant, installer, and bodyguard functions

The Act provides multiple licence classes covering various security functions.

What is the legal responsibility of a security guard regarding use of force in WA?

Answer: Force must be reasonable, proportionate, and used only as a last resort

Force must be reasonable, proportionate to the threat, and used only when no other option is available.

A security agent suspects a person of shoplifting. What legal powers do they have?

Answer: Citizen's arrest powers when they witness a serious offence being committed

Security agents can exercise citizen's arrest powers when they personally witness a serious (indictable) offence.

What is an agent's responsibility regarding notification of change of personal details to the licensing authority?

Answer: Notify the licensing authority within 7 days of any change of name, address, or contact details

Licensed agents must notify the Licensing Enforcement Division within 7 days of any personal detail changes.

What responsibility does a licensed agent have regarding physical identification while on duty?

Answer: Must wear or carry security identification including licence number visibly while performing duties

Agents must display or carry their security identification including licence number while performing security functions.

Can a security agent detain a person suspected of trespassing on private property?

Answer: Ask the person to leave and contact police if refused; detention only justified for serious offences

For simple trespass, request departure and contact police if refused. Physical detention is only justified for serious offences.