Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Practice Exam 2024

The Criminal Code of Canada allows:

1. Special authorities for police officers and Security Guards

2. Security Guards the same authorities as other private citizens

3. Security Guards to use reasonable force arresting people named on a warrant

4. Prevents Security Guards using force to remove trespassers

The correct answer is: Security Guards the same authorities as other private citizens

The Criminal Code of Canada does indeed grant security guards the same authorities as other private citizens. This means that while security guards have the authority to perform tasks such as making a citizen's arrest, they do not have any special powers beyond what is granted to any other Canadian citizen. For instance, they have the right to defend themselves and others in situations where they perceive immediate threat or harm, or detain individuals under specific circumstances like witnessing a criminal act. However, they do not have the privileges of law enforcement officials, such as policemen, who have legal mandate to perform search and seizures, arrest on a warrant, and other law enforcement activities. This establishing of uniform rights underscores the importance of rule of law in Canada, making sure that everyone is equal in eyes of law.