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

Answer

Positional asphyxia occurs when a person's body position prevents normal breathing, and can result in death, making it a critical safety concern during any restraint.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Moving a restrained person to an upright or recovery position as soon as safely possible reduces the risk of breathing restriction and positional asphyxia.

Question 3

After physically restraining a person, a security officer must:

Accepted Answer

Continuously monitor their condition and ensure their breathing is not compromised

Answer

A restrained person must be continuously monitored for signs of distress, breathing difficulties, or deteriorating condition until released or handed to police.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Prone (face-down) floor restraint

Answer

Prone restraint (face-down on the floor) is the least safe for prolonged use due to the significant risk of positional asphyxia, particularly when body weight is applied to the back.

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

Answer

Force must cease as soon as the threat is neutralised and the person no longer poses a risk — continuing beyond this point constitutes excessive force.

VIC Security Licence Practice Test

VIC Security Licence Practice Test

Security Licence VIC Use of Force and Physical Intervention 3