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Under the PSISA Code of Conduct, what is a security guard obligated to do immediately upon witnessing a criminal offence in progress?

Security guards are obligated to report criminal offences to the police and their employer, rather than directly intervening in a manner that could exceed their

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Question: Under the PSISA Code of Conduct, what is a security guard obligated to do immediately upon witnessing a criminal offence in progress?

Answer options:

  • Intervene directly to stop the offence and apprehend the suspect. ✅ Report the offence to the police and, if appropriate, to their employer.
  • Record the details in a notebook and wait for a supervisor's instructions.
  • Advise the perpetrator to cease their actions without further intervention.

Correct answer: Report the offence to the police and, if appropriate, to their employer.

Explanation: Security guards are obligated to report criminal offences to the police and their employer, rather than directly intervening in a manner that could exceed their authorized powers or endanger themselves.

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