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Legal Authority & The Confrontation Dilemma – Overview
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Module 1 – Legal Authority & The Confrontation Dilemma
This module introduces the legal powers and rights of security officers under UK law and explains how to handle confrontational situations professionally.
You will learn what reasonable force means, how to make a lawful citizen's arrest, and how to protect yourself and your company during high-risk encounters.
What this module teaches
- Your legal rights under UK law (self-defence, prevention of crime)
- The "necessary and proportionate" test for reasonable force
- How to make a lawful citizen's arrest under PACE Section 24A
- De-escalation techniques for confrontational situations
- What can go wrong when legal boundaries are misunderstood
- How to protect yourself and your company from legal and PR risks
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