Use of Force and Physical Intervention Flashcards

After a use of force incident, what is the security officer's FIRST obligation?

Answer: Assess the welfare of all persons involved, including the subject of the force

Immediately after a use of force incident, the officer must ensure the safety and welfare of all involved parties, including the person against whom force was used.

A security officer may lawfully detain a person under Section 462A of the Crimes Act 1958 (VIC) when that person:

Answer: Is found committing or has just committed an indictable offence

Section 462A empowers any person to detain an individual found committing or who has just committed an indictable offence until police arrive.

Which of the following actions would constitute excessive force by a security officer?

Answer: Continuing to strike a person after they have been subdued and pose no further threat

Striking a person who is already subdued and no longer poses a threat is clearly disproportionate and constitutes excessive force.

What must a security officer document after any use of force incident?

Answer: The date, time, description of the incident, persons involved, and the nature of force used

Thorough incident documentation must include the date, time, all parties involved, what occurred, and what force was used, regardless of whether police attended.

A patron is intoxicated and falls during removal. Under duty of care, the security officer must:

Answer: Provide assistance and ensure the patron receives appropriate care, including first aid if needed

Duty of care continues during and after an incident — the officer must ensure the patron receives appropriate care, which may include calling an ambulance.

Which of the following is NOT a lawful reason for a security officer to use physical force?

Answer: To punish a patron for being verbally abusive and disrespectful to staff

Using force to punish someone for rudeness is unlawful; force can only be used for lawful, protective, or preventative purposes.

When police arrive at a scene where a security officer has used force, the officer should:

Answer: Step back, allow police to take control, and provide a full honest account when requested

Security officers must cooperate fully with police, relinquish control of the scene, and provide an honest and accurate account of all events.