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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Is found committing or has just committed an indictable offence

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

VIC Security Licence Practice Test

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Security Licence VIC Use of Force and Physical Intervention 2