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

Answer

Physical intervention is only justified when necessary to prevent crime (Criminal Law Act 1967 S.3), in self-defence or defence of others (common law), or to prevent injury, and only when de-escalation has failed.

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

Answer

Minimum use of force means applying only enough force to achieve the lawful objective (e.g., removing someone from premises, preventing an assault). Any force beyond what is necessary becomes unlawful.

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

Answer

Positional asphyxia occurs when a person's body position restricts their ability to breathe. Restraining someone face-down, applying pressure to the chest or back, or restricting the diaphragm can be fatal.

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

Answer

Reasonableness considers: the severity of the threat, whether lesser options were available, the vulnerability of the person (age, size, intoxication, disability), the environment, and the risk to others.

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

Answer

The door supervisor has a continuing duty of care: monitor breathing and consciousness, do not restrict breathing, check for injuries, ensure they are not left in a dangerous position, and hand over to emergency services as soon as possible.

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Supervisor Practice Test

SIA Door Physical Intervention