British Columbia Security Law and Trespass Course 2026
This course is for security guards in British Columbia. It covers the Security Services Act and Regulation, the rules for licences, uniforms, vehicles and equipment, BC's Trespass Act, and arrest and use of force under the Criminal Code. It does not replace Basic Security Training.
Kurz und knapp
Dieser kostenlose Kurs hat Lektionen für etwa 20 Minuten und einen Test mit 25 Fragen. Ab 80 % können Sie eine Teilnahmebescheinigung herunterladen (privat, nicht akkreditiert). Am 12. Oktober 2026 mit offiziellen Quellen abgeglichen.
Das lernen Sie
- Explain who needs a BC security worker licence and what it shows
- Follow BC rules on carrying the licence, reporting changes, uniforms and vehicles
- Apply BC's conduct conditions and use-of-force reporting
- Give trespass notice under BC's Trespass Act
- Explain why guards rely on the Criminal Code, not the Trespass Act, to arrest
Erreichen Sie mindestens 80 %, um Ihr Zertifikat herunterzuladen.
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Frage 1 von 25
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Antwort: A. The Security Services Act
Security workers in BC are licensed under the Security Services Act and the Security Services Regulation.
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Frage 2 von 25
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Antwort: A. 19
Section 3 of the Act requires an applicant to be at least 19 years of age, unless exempt by regulation.
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Antwort: D. A Registrar of Security Services
Section 49 says the minister must appoint a Registrar of Security Services under the Public Service Act.
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Antwort: C. Door security at a licensed bar
The Act's definition of security guard service includes door security at an establishment licensed under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
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Antwort: B. Carry it and show it when asked
Section 8 requires the licence holder to carry the licence and produce it on request of any person they present themselves to as a security worker.
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Antwort: B. No, it must be the physical licence
The province says you cannot carry a photograph of the licence; it must be the physical copy.
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Frage 7 von 25
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Antwort: A. Armoured car guards
The province makes an exception for armoured car guards and for door security at liquor establishments.
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Frage 8 von 25
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Antwort: D. Within 14 days
Section 9 requires a report within 14 days of a change of address, a charge, or a conviction.
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Antwort: A. "Police" and "peace officer"
Section 44(5) bars "detective", "law enforcement", "peace officer" and "police", alone or with other words, to describe security work or a security business.
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Antwort: A. At least 1.25 cm
Section 12 requires the word SECURITY on the chest in letters at least 1.25 cm high.
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Frage 11 von 25
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Antwort: A. SECURITY, at least 5 cm high
Section 12 requires SECURITY on the back of an outer garment in letters at least 5 cm high.
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Frage 12 von 25
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Antwort: A. An ID badge
Section 12(3) of the Regulation and the provincial rules bar ID badges and Sam Browne belts.
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Antwort: A. SECURITY on both sides, 7.5 cm or more
Section 10 of the Regulation requires SECURITY on both sides in letters at least 7.5 cm high, plus the employer's name and phone number, and bars markings or light bars that look like police or emergency vehicles.
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Antwort: B. No, these items are banned
Section 11 of the Regulation bars items designed to debilitate or control a person; the province names tasers, pepper spray and batons.
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Antwort: C. It is force and must be recorded
BC counts blocking access as force and requires a use-of-force record on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent.
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Antwort: A. Do not misrepresent your authority
Section 14(o) says a licensee must not misrepresent the licence or their authority under the law.
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Antwort: A. Land with a lawful fence
Section 1 defines enclosed land to include land surrounded by a lawful fence or a natural boundary, or land posted with signs under section 4(1).
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Antwort: B. Orally, in writing or by a sign
Section 4(2) allows notice orally, in writing, or by a sign posted at or near an ordinary point of access.
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Antwort: C. It gives notice the activity is banned
Section 4(3) says a sign naming or showing an activity with an oblique line through it is sufficient notice.
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Antwort: A. Leave as soon as practicable
Section 2(3) makes it an offence not to leave as soon as practicable after direction by an occupier or authorized person, or to re-enter.
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Antwort: B. Their correct name and address
Section 6 requires the person to give their correct name and address on demand of an occupier or authorized person who has reasonable grounds; refusing is an offence.
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Frage 22 von 25
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Antwort: B. A peace officer
Section 7 gives the arrest power under the Trespass Act to a peace officer (including a conservation officer), not to guards or owners.
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Frage 23 von 25
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Antwort: C. The owner or someone they authorize
Section 494(2) lets the owner, person in lawful possession, or someone they authorize arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to the property.
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Antwort: C. Deliver them to police right away
Section 494(3) says anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith (right away).
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Antwort: B. As much as is necessary
Section 25(1) justifies as much force as is necessary for the purpose, when acting on reasonable grounds.
Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.
Was Sie vor der Prüfung wissen sollten
- BC security workers must carry their physical licence and report a charge, conviction or address change within 14 days.
- BC bans the words "detective", "law enforcement", "peace officer" and "police" to describe security work.
- A BC guard's uniform shows SECURITY on the chest (at least 1.25 cm) and on the back of a jacket (at least 5 cm).
- BC guards may not carry badges, batons, pepper spray or tasers, and must record every use of force on SPD Form 0513 or an equivalent.
- Under BC's Trespass Act, only a peace officer may arrest a trespasser without a warrant.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Can a security guard arrest a trespasser in BC?
Not under the Trespass Act. Section 7 gives that arrest power to peace officers. A guard can give notice, direct the person to leave and ask for their name and address, then call police.
How do I give trespass notice in BC?
Under section 4 of the Trespass Act, notice can be given orally, in writing, or by a sign posted at or near an ordinary point of access.
Can I call myself a security officer in BC?
The Act bans the words "detective", "law enforcement", "peace officer" and "police" to describe security work, and you must not misrepresent your authority. Use the title your employer and licence allow.
What must I report to the registrar?
Within 14 days, report a change of home address, a criminal charge or a conviction. The province also asks you to report a legal name change and becoming a peace officer.
Ist die Bescheinigung akkreditiert oder offiziell anerkannt?
Nein. Es ist eine private Teilnahmebescheinigung, nur für Ihr Wissen. Sie ist von keiner Behörde, Zulassungsstelle, Aufsichtsbehörde oder Bildungseinrichtung anerkannt, akkreditiert oder genehmigt und ersetzt keine gesetzlich vorgeschriebene Lizenz, Zertifizierung oder Ausbildung.