Exam (elaborations) BST 322

What act regulates SPs? - ANSWER Security Services Act What is the difference between a summary and indictable offence? - ANSWER Summary is less serious. Usually results in paying a fine or community service. Indictable offence is serious. Usually results in serving a prison sentence. Principles of Fundamental Justice - ANSWER The principles of fundamental justice are that a person: Is considered to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt Has the right to fully answer and defend any charge against him or her Has the right to be heard by a reasonable and impartial tribunal When is a lawful use of force okay? - ANSWER To prevent an offence To defend against the use or threat of force To defend property The act that deals with people with unauthorized permission entering private property? - ANSWER Safe Streets Act and Trespass Act What does "Facts in issue" cover? - ANSWER Date, time, and location of the offence (including jurisdiction) Identity of the offender Essential elements of the offence, all of which must be proven so that it can be established that an offence was committed. These elements are specific to each particular offence and are indicated by the wording of the law that has been violated. What does mens rea mean? - ANSWER guilty mind or criminal intent A customer trips over an exposed power cord in a nightclub, falls, and is injured. This type of situation could be dealt with under which law - ANSWER Civil law 2 types of law - ANSWER Criminal and civil An SP may arrest only those persons who commit offences against federal laws. True or false? - ANSWER True The power of citizen's arrest permits an SP to arrest someone whom the SP finds committing a summary offence. True or false? - ANSWER False Under the Security Services Act, SPs are prohibited from carrying or using firearms unless authorized by their employers. True or false? - ANSWER False What is the purpose of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - ANSWER To set out the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Canadians What do SPs have to do when making an arrest? - ANSWER Identify themselves and take physical custody The public's perception of the SP and his or her company is an element of... - ANSWER Presence What steps are involved in incident response - ANSWER Assess, plan, act, reassess The term __________ refers to the way people conduct themselves - ANSWER Deportment The standards for professional conduct encompass several areas. What are they? - ANSWER Professional appearance and deportment Knowledge, skills, and qualities In an emergency, an important first step that an SP should take is to notify - ANSWER What is the core function of security personnel? - ANSWER Prevent damage to people and property from hazards What are the three elements of a customer service orientation? - ANSWER Appearance, demeanour, problem solving