SIA Physical Intervention 2

Question 1

What is 'reasonable force' in legal terms?

Accepted Answer

The minimum force necessary to achieve a lawful objective

Answer

Any force a door supervisor decides to use

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Force that doesn't leave visible marks

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Force approved by venue management

Question 2

Under what legislation does the right to use reasonable force exist?

Accepted Answer

Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967

Answer

The SIA Act 2001

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The Health and Safety Act 1974

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The Equality Act 2010

Question 3

What is 'pre-emptive force' and when might it be justified?

Accepted Answer

Striking first when you genuinely believe an attack is imminent and unavoidable

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Hitting someone before they hit you, never justified

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Any force used before midnight

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Force used before the police arrive

Question 4

How many people should ideally be involved in restraining a person?

Accepted Answer

At least three — one per limb area plus a team leader to monitor

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One — to avoid confusion

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As many as possible

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It doesn't matter how many

Question 5

What is 'excited delirium' and why is it dangerous during restraint?

Accepted Answer

A medical emergency involving extreme agitation, hyperthermia, and risk of sudden death

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A happy feeling from too much dancing

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Excitement about getting into the venue

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A type of drug commonly found at raves

Question 6

What should you do if a restrained person says they cannot breathe?

Accepted Answer

Immediately reassess the restraint position and ensure their airway is clear

Answer

Ignore it — they're just trying to get released

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Tell them to breathe through their nose

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Wait for paramedics