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A security guard is attempting to de-escalate a verbally aggressive individual. The individual then physically shoves the security guard. According to the use of force continuum, what would be the most appropriate next level of force for the security guard to consider?

Once verbal de-escalation fails and physical aggression is initiated (shove), the security guard is justified in moving to empty hand control techniques to gain

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Question: A security guard is attempting to de-escalate a verbally aggressive individual. The individual then physically shoves the security guard. According to the use of force continuum, what would be the most appropriate next level of force for the security guard to consider?

Answer options: ✅ Empty Hand Control - Soft Techniques

  • Officer Presence
  • Impact Weapons
  • Verbal Commands

Correct answer: Empty Hand Control - Soft Techniques

Explanation: Once verbal de-escalation fails and physical aggression is initiated (shove), the security guard is justified in moving to empty hand control techniques to gain control, as outlined in use of force principles where force is escalated in response to the subject's resistance or behaviour, as per the Criminal Code of Canada's sections on self-defence.

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