Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Practice Exam 2024

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Working as a Security Guard you arrest an individual for committing a crime. What is a “best practice” step you should take to ensure the arresting person’s rights have been met?

Search them and confiscate any evidence you find.
Inform them of their right to legal counsel.
Make sure they are comfortable and their handcuffs are not too tight.
Provide a translator immediately if they do not speak English.

The correct answer is: Inform them of their right to legal counsel.

The correct answer is B, inform them of their right to legal counsel. This is a critical step to ensure that the arrested person's rights have been met because everyone arrested or detained is protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in Canada. According to these rights, anyone arrested or detained has the right to be informed promptly of the reasons and to retain and instruct counsel without delay. Therefore, part of your duty as a security guard making an arrest is to inform the individual that they have the right to speak to a lawyer without delay and that free legal advice can be provided. This does not just uphold the individual's rights but also legitimizes the arrest and helps to avoid any potential legal issues down the line.