SIA Physical Intervention 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should you check before applying a standing restraint?
- That CCTV is working
- That the area is clear of hazards and you have an exit route (Correct answer)
- That the patron's friends have left
- That your shift is nearly over
Correct answer: That the area is clear of hazards and you have an exit route
Environmental awareness is essential. Check for trip hazards, sharp objects, stairs, and ensure you have a clear path to safely move the person if needed.
Question 2: What is 'aftercare' following physical intervention?
- Washing your hands after touching someone
- Checking the person's physical and mental wellbeing after restraint has ended (Correct answer)
- Cleaning up any damage to the venue
- Getting a coffee after a stressful incident
Correct answer: Checking the person's physical and mental wellbeing after restraint has ended
Aftercare involves checking the restrained person is breathing normally, asking if they are injured, offering water, and monitoring for signs of medical distress.
Question 3: Can a door supervisor use handcuffs?
- Yes, all door supervisors carry handcuffs
- No — SIA Door Supervisors are not authorised to use handcuffs (Correct answer)
- Only if they have a separate police licence
- Only on weekends
Correct answer: No — SIA Door Supervisors are not authorised to use handcuffs
Door supervisors are not authorised to use handcuffs. Only police officers and certain other authorised personnel may use them. Using handcuffs could result in charges of false imprisonment.
Question 4: What is the legal concept of 'citizen's arrest' relevant to door supervisors?
- Door supervisors can arrest anyone for any reason
- Under Section 24A PACE 1984, any person can arrest someone committing an indictable offence if it's not reasonably practicable to wait for police (Correct answer)
- Citizen's arrest doesn't exist in UK law
- Only managers can make citizen's arrests
Correct answer: Under Section 24A PACE 1984, any person can arrest someone committing an indictable offence if it's not reasonably practicable to wait for police
Section 24A of PACE 1984 allows citizens to arrest for indictable offences, but only when it's not reasonably practicable for police to make the arrest. It must be necessary, not convenient.
Question 5: What should you do if you accidentally injure someone during restraint?
- Hide the evidence
- Call first aid immediately, document the incident fully, and report to management (Correct answer)
- Blame the patron for resisting
- Leave the scene quickly
Correct answer: Call first aid immediately, document the incident fully, and report to management
Transparency and proper documentation protect you legally. Attempting to hide injuries or deny involvement could lead to more serious charges.
Question 6: Why should a door supervisor avoid using martial arts techniques?
- Martial arts are illegal in the UK
- Techniques not covered in SIA training may cause disproportionate harm and aren't insured (Correct answer)
- Martial arts don't work in real situations
- There's no reason to avoid them if you're trained
Correct answer: Techniques not covered in SIA training may cause disproportionate harm and aren't insured
Only techniques taught in the SIA-approved course are covered by the venue's insurance and recognised as appropriate. Using untrained techniques increases the risk of injury and legal liability.
SIA Physical Intervention 4
What should you check before applying a standing restraint?