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

Answer

The Act requires that any force used by a security agent must be reasonable in the circumstances, consistent with common-law principles of self-defence and necessity.

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

Answer

Joint-control techniques are physical interventions that must be proportionate to the resistance level and applied only when lower-level options are insufficient.

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

Answer

A contemporaneous, detailed incident report is legally critical as it records the justification, nature, and outcome of any force used.

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

Answer

Loss of consciousness is a medical emergency; restraint must be released, the recovery position applied, and emergency services called immediately.

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)

Answer

In WA, security agents can use citizens arrest provisions under the Criminal Investigation Act 2006 to detain individuals caught committing certain offences.

SAIWA - Security Agents Institute of Western Australia Test Practice Test

SAIWA - Security Agents Institute of Western Australia Test Practice Test

SAIWA Use of Force and Physical Intervention 3