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A security guard's authority to use force is primarily derived from:

Security guards, as private citizens, derive their authority to use force, including powers of arrest, from the Criminal Code of Canada (e.g., citizen's arrest,

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Question: A security guard's authority to use force is primarily derived from:

Answer options:

  • Company policy and procedures ✅ The Criminal Code of Canada and common law
  • Direct orders from their supervisor
  • Their personal judgment about the situation

Correct answer: The Criminal Code of Canada and common law

Explanation: Security guards, as private citizens, derive their authority to use force, including powers of arrest, from the Criminal Code of Canada (e.g., citizen's arrest, self-defence) and established common law principles. Company policies must align with these legal frameworks.

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