Kentucky Security Guard Practice Exam

While working in a mall as a Security Guard you receive a call from a store clerk regarding a theft occurrence in their store that they have witnessed. What should you do next?

1. You go to the store in question and make the arrest once the store clerk has identified the suspect

2. You go to the store in question and assist the store clerk in making a lawful arrest.

3. You go to the store in question and use physical force to apprehend the suspect.

4. You go to the store in question and arrest the suspect once they leave the store.

The correct answer is: You go to the store in question and assist the store clerk in making a lawful arrest.

In the context of Ontario's regulations and security guard's duties and responsibilities, a security guard's role is not primarily to issue arrests, but to protect property and ensure safety. Upon receiving a call of a theft, going to the store and assisting the store clerk in making a lawful arrest is the appropriate response. This involves making sure the arrest process is carried out without unnecessary force and within legal boundaries. The clerk is the direct witness to the theft and the person who can identify the suspect. The security guard's role is to support and assist in this situation, not necessarily to make the arrest. Moreover, ensuring the arrest is lawful includes complying with specific arrest laws in Ontario, such as making sure the arrest happens at the time of the crime or immediately after and informing the suspect of their legal rights.