SAIWA Use of Force and Physical Intervention 3

Question 1

Under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 (WA), security agents exercising force must act:

Accepted Answer

In a manner that is reasonable in the circumstances

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Solely at the direction of the property owner

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With maximum efficiency regardless of the level of threat

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Only when a police officer is present to witness the action

Question 2

When is it appropriate for a security agent to apply a wrist-lock or joint-control technique?

Accepted Answer

When proportionate to the resistance offered and other options have been considered

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Whenever a person refuses to show identification

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Only when the person is already handcuffed

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As a first response to any verbal aggression

Question 3

Which documentation is most critical immediately following a use-of-force incident?

Accepted Answer

A detailed written incident report including time, location, actions taken, and parties involved

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A staffing roster for the next shift

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A CCTV footage request submitted within 30 days

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An internal memo to other security staff warning of the individual

Question 4

A person being detained by a security agent begins to lose consciousness. The agent should immediately:

Accepted Answer

Release restraint, place the person in the recovery position, and call emergency services

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Apply additional restraint to maintain control

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Contact the property manager and await instructions

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Continue the detention until police arrive, regardless of the person's condition

Question 5

The legal concept that security agents rely on when preventing a crime in progress without a formal arrest power is:

Accepted Answer

Citizens arrest provisions under common law and the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 (WA)

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Implied consent

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Diplomatic immunity

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Contractual authority granted by the employer

Question 6

Which of the following actions would be considered unlawful use of force by a security agent?

Accepted Answer

Striking a compliant, non-threatening person as a 'warning'

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Separating two people engaged in a physical altercation

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Using verbal commands to direct a person to leave the premises

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Physically guiding a disoriented patron to a safe area

Question 7

Training in use-of-force techniques for WA security agents must be:

Accepted Answer

Provided by a registered training organisation as part of the Certificate II in Security Operations or higher

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Completed only once at the start of a career

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Conducted informally by an experienced colleague on the job

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Self-directed using online videos approved by the agent's employer