SAIWA Powers of Arrest and Apprehension 2

Question 1

Under the WA Criminal Code, what type of offence must be occurring for a citizen's arrest to be lawful?

Accepted Answer

Only an indictable offence (a serious criminal offence)

Answer

Any offence including minor infringements

Answer

Only traffic offences

Answer

Only offences involving violence

Question 2

After making a citizen's arrest, how quickly must the arrested person be handed to police?

Accepted Answer

As soon as practicable without unnecessary delay

Answer

Within 24 hours

Answer

Within 4 hours

Answer

At the end of the shift

Question 3

What is the key difference between detention and arrest in security operations?

Accepted Answer

Detention is brief holding, while arrest involves formal custody with intent to hand to police

Answer

No difference

Answer

Detention requires handcuffs

Answer

Only police can detain

Question 4

A security agent arrests a shoplifter who then becomes physically ill. What is the agent's duty of care?

Accepted Answer

Provide first aid, call for medical assistance if needed, and inform police of the medical situation

Answer

Release the person regardless

Answer

Ignore the illness as a possible ploy

Answer

Continue arrest without addressing the medical issue

Question 5

Can a security agent use handcuffs or restraint devices when making a citizen's arrest in WA?

Accepted Answer

Only if force is reasonable and proportionate, and restraint is necessary to prevent escape or harm

Answer

Yes, standard equipment

Answer

No, only police can use restraints

Answer

Yes, for all arrests

Question 6

A security agent witnesses vandalism to a building. What should they consider before making a citizen's arrest?

Accepted Answer

Whether the offence is indictable, whether arrest is necessary, whether it is safe, and whether reasonable force suffices

Answer

Whether damage exceeds $1,000

Answer

Whether the building belongs to their client

Answer

Whether cameras are recording