SIA Physical Intervention 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under UK law, when is a door supervisor permitted to use physical force?
- Whenever a patron refuses to leave
- When they feel disrespected
- When it is reasonable and necessary to prevent harm or crime (Correct answer)
- Only when police give permission
Correct answer: When it is reasonable and necessary to prevent harm or crime
Under Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967, reasonable force may be used to prevent crime or protect from harm.
Question 2: What does 'proportionate force' mean?
- Using maximum force to end a situation quickly
- Using only the level of force that matches the threat (Correct answer)
- Using force only after being attacked
- Using the same force type the attacker uses
Correct answer: Using only the level of force that matches the threat
The force must be appropriate and not excessive relative to the threat. Excessive force can result in criminal charges.
Question 3: What is positional asphyxia?
- A breathing technique for calming people
- A condition where body position restricts breathing, potentially fatal during restraint (Correct answer)
- A type of drug overdose
- A security formation
Correct answer: A condition where body position restricts breathing, potentially fatal during restraint
Positional asphyxia can occur during face-down restraint and can be fatal. Door supervisors must monitor breathing during any restraint.
Question 4: Which technique is prohibited in SIA training?
- Escorting by holding upper arm
- Approved restraint holds
- Chokeholds or neck restraints (Correct answer)
- Open-hand guidance
Correct answer: Chokeholds or neck restraints
Chokeholds and neck restraints are extremely dangerous, can cause death, and are prohibited.
Question 5: After using physical intervention and the person is injured, what should you do?
- Leave to avoid liability
- Administer first aid if trained and call for medical help (Correct answer)
- Deny involvement
- Continue restraining regardless
Correct answer: Administer first aid if trained and call for medical help
Door supervisors have a duty of care. First aid should be given and medical help called.
Question 6: What must you do after physically removing a patron?
- Nothing — responsibility ends at the door
- Record the incident in the log book (Correct answer)
- Post about it online
- Call them a taxi
Correct answer: Record the incident in the log book
All uses of force must be documented in the venue incident log for legal protection and accountability.
SIA Physical Intervention 1
Under UK law, when is a door supervisor permitted to use physical force?