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What is the primary factor determining if a security guard's use of force was 'reasonable'?
Reasonableness of force is judged based on the information and circumstances known to the guard at the precise moment force was applied, not with the benefit of
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Question: What is the primary factor determining if a security guard's use of force was 'reasonable'?
Answer options:
- Whether the guard was injured during the incident.
- The guard's personal judgment in retrospect. ✅ The totality of the circumstances known to the guard at the time the force was used.
- The outcome of the incident, regardless of initial actions.
Correct answer: The totality of the circumstances known to the guard at the time the force was used.
Explanation: Reasonableness of force is judged based on the information and circumstances known to the guard at the precise moment force was applied, not with the benefit of hindsight or solely by the outcome. This considers the perceived threat, intent, and resources available.
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