Security Licence VIC Use of Force and Physical Intervention 3

Question 1

What is 'positional asphyxia' and why is it a critical concern during physical restraint?

Accepted Answer

A life-threatening condition caused by a body position that restricts a person's ability to breathe

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A legal term describing unlawful restraint that restricts a person's movement

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A medical condition caused primarily by excessive alcohol consumption

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A stress response that occurs naturally during a physical altercation

Question 2

To minimise the risk of positional asphyxia during restraint, security officers should:

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Move the person to an upright or recovery position as soon as it is safe to do so

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Keep the person face-down until they calm down completely

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Apply firm pressure to the person's back to prevent further struggling

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Restrict all movement and maintain the hold until police arrive

Question 3

After physically restraining a person, a security officer must:

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Continuously monitor their condition and ensure their breathing is not compromised

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Secure them in a locked room until police arrive to take over

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Hand them to the venue manager and return immediately to patrol duties

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Only check on their condition if they request assistance

Question 4

Which of the following restraint positions is considered the LEAST safe for prolonged use?

Accepted Answer

Prone (face-down) floor restraint

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Arm-lock escort hold while standing

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Standing wrist control technique

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Seated upright containment hold

Question 5

A security officer should immediately cease using force when:

Accepted Answer

The threat has ended and the person is no longer resisting or posing a danger

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The patron verbally apologises for their behaviour

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The venue manager instructs them to stop the intervention

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The patron requests to speak with a supervisor

Question 6

In Victoria, a security officer who uses force in an unlawful manner that causes injury may face:

Accepted Answer

Civil liability, criminal charges, and potential loss of their security licence

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Internal disciplinary action from their employer only

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A formal written warning from Consumer Affairs Victoria only

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No legal consequences if the patron was trespassing at the time of the incident

Question 7

What is the recommended approach when applying a restraint hold to a non-compliant but non-violent patron?

Accepted Answer

Use the least restrictive hold necessary while maintaining control and continuing verbal communication

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Apply the most effective hold available to ensure the fastest possible compliance

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Wait for a second officer before applying any physical hold to the patron

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Only apply holds that have been directly approved by the venue licensee in advance