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As a security guard working outside an establishment licensed to serve liquor under the Liquor license Act of Ontario you witness someone leaving the establishment and they appear to be intoxicated. What should you do?

  1. Arrest them for public intoxication

  2. Call the police

  3. Leave them be

  4. Ask them if they have a safe ride home

The correct answer is: Ask them if they have a safe ride home

The correct answer is to ask them if they have a safe ride home. As a security guard, the primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of people and properties. When you witness someone leaving an establishment and they seem intoxicated, it is a part of your duty to assess the situation and engage in a constructive way. By offering assistance to check if they have a safe ride home, you contribute to their safety and effectively perform your guardianship role. It eliminates the risk of them driving under the influence or getting into other dangerous situations. Although other options such as arresting them or calling the police might seem applicable, they are generally more severe actions and should be last resorts in more serious situations. The approach should always be to help and guide first.