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When exercising the power of citizen's arrest, a security guard must only use such force as is:

Section 25(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada allows any person who is authorized by law to use force for the purpose of arrest to use as much force as is necess

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Question: When exercising the power of citizen's arrest, a security guard must only use such force as is:

Answer options:

  • Sufficient to overcome any potential resistance. ✅ Necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.
  • Equal to the force used by the individual being arrested.
  • Permitted by the property owner's policies.

Correct answer: Necessary and reasonable in the circumstances.

Explanation: Section 25(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada allows any person who is authorized by law to use force for the purpose of arrest to use as much force as is necessary for that purpose. This must always be 'necessary and reasonable' in the given circumstances.

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