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A person has been lawfully arrested for theft and is being held awaiting police. They begin to experience chest pain and difficulty breathing. What is the security guard's most important duty?

A security guard has a duty of care for any person in their custody. A medical emergency, like suspected cardiac arrest, supersedes the custodial duty. The guar

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Question: A person has been lawfully arrested for theft and is being held awaiting police. They begin to experience chest pain and difficulty breathing. What is the security guard's most important duty?

Answer options:

  • To ignore the complaints as the subject may be faking to escape.
  • To continue guarding the subject until the police arrive to handle it. ✅ To immediately call for medical assistance (EMS) and provide first aid.
  • To release the subject so they can seek their own medical help.

Correct answer: To immediately call for medical assistance (EMS) and provide first aid.

Explanation: A security guard has a duty of care for any person in their custody. A medical emergency, like suspected cardiac arrest, supersedes the custodial duty. The guard must request EMS immediately and provide aid as trained.

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