Use of Force Framework Flashcards
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What is 'civil liability' in relation to a security guard's use of force?
Answer: The legal responsibility to compensate a person who was harmed by the guard's use of force through a civil lawsuit
Civil liability means the guard (and often their employer) may be sued in civil court for damages if their use of force caused harm. This is separate from criminal liability and has a lower burden of proof.
What is the 'Graham v. Connor' standard and how does it relate to Canadian security?
Answer: A U.S. Supreme Court case establishing the 'objective reasonableness' standard, which has influenced Canadian use of force analysis
Graham v. Connor (1989) established the 'objective reasonableness' standard for evaluating use of force. While a U.S. case, its principles have influenced Canadian courts in assessing whether force was reasonable.
What documentation should accompany a use of force report?
Answer: Photographs of injuries, witness statements, CCTV footage, medical reports, and any evidence collected
Comprehensive documentation includes the guard's detailed report, photographs of any injuries (to all parties), witness statements, CCTV footage, medical records, and any physical evidence collected.
What is the concept of 'command presence' in the Use of Force Continuum?
Answer: Projecting confidence and authority through professional appearance, posture, and demeanor to deter potential threats
Command presence is the ability to project authority and confidence through your appearance, bearing, and demeanor. Effective command presence can prevent situations from escalating to the point where force is needed.
What is the 'resistance spectrum' in use of force training?
Answer: The range of subject behaviours from passive compliance through verbal resistance, passive physical resistance, active resistance, to assaultive behaviour
The resistance spectrum categorizes subject behaviour levels: cooperative/compliant, verbally resistant, passively physically resistant (dead weight), actively resistant (pulling away), and assaultive (attacking).
What should a security guard consider before engaging in a foot pursuit?
Answer: The reason for the pursuit, the risk to public safety, their physical ability, and whether the subject can be identified for later arrest
Before pursuing, the guard should consider: Is the offence serious enough to justify the risk? Could the person be identified later? What are the risks to public safety? Am I physically capable? Is backup available?