Security Licence VIC Use of Force and Physical Intervention 2

Question 1

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

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

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Write a detailed incident report immediately

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Notify the venue licensee and await further instructions

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Review available CCTV footage of the incident

Question 2

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

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Is found committing or has just committed an indictable offence

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Is suspected of being intoxicated on the premises

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Refuses to leave the venue when directed to do so

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Is behaving in a disorderly or antisocial manner

Question 3

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

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

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Holding a patron's arm while escorting them to the exit

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Using two officers to restrain a patron who is actively fighting

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Physically removing a patron who refuses verbal directions to leave

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Only incidents where the patron required medical attention

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A summary as provided and approved by the venue manager

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Only incidents that were formally reported to Victoria Police

Question 5

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

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

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Continue the removal process and allow the patron to recover outside

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Call for back-up before taking any further action with the patron

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Document the incident and place the patron in a recovery position then return to duties

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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To prevent an imminent assault on another patron

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To detain a person found committing an indictable offence

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To remove a person who has been trespassed and refuses to leave

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Refuse to make any statement without a legal representative present

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Direct police on how to manage the situation based on their knowledge of the venue

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Leave the scene promptly to avoid being drawn into a police investigation