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To whom does a security guard owe their primary duty of care?

While security guards have a duty to act ethically and legally, their primary contractual and legal duty of care is owed to their employer and the client whose

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Question: To whom does a security guard owe their primary duty of care?

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  • Primarily to the general public. ✅ Primarily to their employer and the client they are assigned to protect.
  • Primarily to themselves, for safety.
  • Equally to all individuals on the property.

Correct answer: Primarily to their employer and the client they are assigned to protect.

Explanation: While security guards have a duty to act ethically and legally, their primary contractual and legal duty of care is owed to their employer and the client whose property or interests they are hired to protect. This dictates their scope of authority and responsibilities.

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