British Columbia (BC) Security Guard License Practice Exam

In which of the following situations is there a high risk to security personnel (SPs)?

1. Subject shows aggressive behaviour

2. Subject is passive resistant

3. Multiple subjects are involved

4. Subject shows aggressive behaviour and multiple subjects are involved

The correct answer is: Subject shows aggressive behaviour and multiple subjects are involved

The scenario where both aggressive behavior and multiple subjects are involved poses a significantly high risk to security personnel. Aggressive behavior can escalate quickly and unpredictably, creating a dangerous environment. When multiple individuals are present, the complexity of the situation increases, as it becomes more challenging for security personnel to manage and control the scene. In situations where only one of these factors is present—such as a single individual showing aggression or multiple individuals being passive or merely resistant—while risks are present, they do not compare to the combination of aggressive behavior with the involvement of multiple subjects. This combination can lead to a chaotic situation where de-escalation becomes more difficult, the potential for physical altercations rises, and the safety of the security personnel and others in the vicinity is compromised.