Ontario Security Guard License Practice Test

Upon an arrest of an individual a security guard or a citizen must

1. Take a cautioned statement

2. Handcuff the individual

3. Search the individual for weapons

4. Turn the individual over to the police

The correct answer is: Turn the individual over to the police

In Ontario, when a security guard or a citizen makes an arrest, they are legally obligated to hand over the individual to the police as soon as possible. This is stated under the Canadian Criminal Code article 494 which gives any person, not just police officers, the ability to arrest someone, but they cannot detain them like a police officer can. The primary responsibility of the arresting person is to ensure that the individual is handed over to the police without unreasonable delay. This ensures that the rights of the arrestee are upheld according to the Canadian Charter of Rights, and it also allows the law enforcement officials to do their job in maintaining public safety, collecting evidence, and enforcing laws. The other actions like taking a statement or searching might infringe upon the rights of the detained individual and are duties typically reserved for police officers.