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Under Ontario's Mental Health Act s.17, who may apprehend a person who appears to have a mental disorder and is a danger?

MHA s.17 gives police, not security guards, authority to apprehend. Guards should call 911 and contain the area safely.

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Question: Under Ontario's Mental Health Act s.17, who may apprehend a person who appears to have a mental disorder and is a danger?

Answer options:

  • A security guard ✅ A police officer
  • A nurse
  • A bystander

Correct answer: A police officer

Explanation: MHA s.17 gives police, not security guards, authority to apprehend. Guards should call 911 and contain the area safely.

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