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When confronting a potentially armed individual, what should be the security guard's immediate priority?

Security guards are generally not trained or equipped to engage in armed confrontations. The safest and most appropriate action is to ensure personal and public

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Question: When confronting a potentially armed individual, what should be the security guard's immediate priority?

Answer options:

  • Attempt to disarm the individual immediately.
  • Verbally challenge and order the individual to drop the weapon. ✅ Create distance, seek cover, notify police, and await their arrival.
  • Draw your own weapon to match the threat.

Correct answer: Create distance, seek cover, notify police, and await their arrival.

Explanation: Security guards are generally not trained or equipped to engage in armed confrontations. The safest and most appropriate action is to ensure personal and public safety by creating distance, seeking cover, and allowing trained law enforcement to handle the armed threat.

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