Upon completion of this module, you will be able to

• Describe how the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms relate to the work of a security professional
• Identify the legal authorities, rights, and limitations of an on-duty security professional
• Discuss and provide examples of a citizen’s power of arrest under the Criminal Code
• Identify the types of offenses in the Criminal Code of Canada and provide examples of each
• Discuss and provide examples of the following:
• Use of force in the line of duty
• Provisions for search and seizure in the performance of duties
• Legal powers of security professionals in situations of trespassing or vandalism
• Legal powers of security professionals in loss prevention and theft
• Describe the consequences when a security professional exceeds his/her authority
• Identify and explain additional legislation with respect to security professionals, including:
• Gaming and Liquor Act and Regulation
• Trespass to Premises Act
• Petty Trespass ActEmployment Standards Code and Regulation