SIA Door Physical Intervention

Question 1

Under UK law, when is a door supervisor legally justified in using physical intervention?

Accepted Answer

When it is necessary to prevent crime, in self-defence, or to prevent injury, and all other options have been exhausted

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Whenever a customer is rude

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Whenever the venue manager instructs them to

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When the customer refuses to buy a drink

Question 2

What does 'minimum use of force' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using only the level of force that is necessary to achieve the lawful objective, and no more

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Never using any force at all

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Using the least painful technique

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Using force only on the smallest person

Question 3

What is 'positional asphyxia' and why must door supervisors be aware of it?

Accepted Answer

A condition where a person's body position prevents them from breathing adequately, which can be fatal

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A type of martial arts hold

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A breathing exercise for stress relief

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A technique for restraining aggressive individuals

Question 4

What factors affect how much force is considered 'reasonable'?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the threat, available options, the person's vulnerability, and the environment

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Only the size of the person being restrained

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Only the door supervisor's training level

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Only whether CCTV is recording

Question 5

After physically restraining someone, what is the door supervisor's duty of care?

Accepted Answer

To continually monitor the person's breathing, consciousness, and wellbeing until they are released or handed to police/paramedics

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No further responsibility once restrained

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To leave them restrained until the police arrive regardless of time

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To only check on them every 30 minutes

Question 6

What should a door supervisor do if they witness a colleague using excessive force?

Accepted Answer

Intervene to stop the excessive force, report it to management, and document the incident

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Join in to help their colleague

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Ignore it — it's not their responsibility

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Only report it if asked about it later