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Under what circumstance can a security guard, who is not a peace officer, make a citizen's arrest under Section 494 of the Criminal Code of Canada?

Section 494(1)(a) of the Criminal Code permits a person who is not a peace officer to arrest without warrant a person whom they find committing an indictable of

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Question: Under what circumstance can a security guard, who is not a peace officer, make a citizen's arrest under Section 494 of the Criminal Code of Canada?

Answer options: ✅ When they witness a person committing an indictable offence.

  • When they have reasonable grounds to believe a person has committed, or is about to commit, any criminal offence.
  • When they are directed to do so by a police officer.
  • Only for offenses under the Trespass to Premises Act.

Correct answer: When they witness a person committing an indictable offence.

Explanation: Section 494(1)(a) of the Criminal Code permits a person who is not a peace officer to arrest without warrant a person whom they find committing an indictable offence.

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