Can a security guard carry handcuffs in New Brunswick?

Only with a written authorization from the Minister shown on the licence, after an approved training program. The Act allows this only for batons and handcuffs. The province's FAQ says guards may not carry a gun or pepper spray.

Does New Brunswick have a trespass law?

Yes. The Trespass Act lets an occupier, owner or their agent give notice orally, in writing or by signs, and lets an occupier or owner arrest a person who refuses to identify themselves, to establish identity.

What arrest powers does a guard have in New Brunswick?

The same as any private citizen, under section 494 of the Criminal Code. The person arrested must be delivered to a peace officer forthwith.

Do in-house guards need a licence?

Section 2(h) of the Act exempts a guard employed directly by a business that is not a guard agency, when the work is only for that employer's affairs and property.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

New Brunswick Security Law and Trespass Course 2026

Question 1 of 25

Which New Brunswick law requires security guards to be licensed?

The Private Investigators and Security Services Act
The Trespass Act
The Police Act
The Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

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Answer: A. The Private Investigators and Security Services Act

The Private Investigators and Security Services Act licenses agencies and agents, including security guards, in New Brunswick.

Question 2 of 25

How does the Private Investigators and Security Services Act define a security guard?

A person who works nights at a store, mall or office
A person hired by the government to keep public order
A person who guards or patrols to protect persons or property
A person who carries a baton or firearm to protect a client's goods

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Answer: C. A person who guards or patrols to protect persons or property

Section 1 of the Act defines a security guard as a person who guards or patrols or provides other security services to protect persons or property.

Question 3 of 25

Your new employer mailed your licence application today. When can you start working as a guard?

As soon as you get your uniform
After a 7-day trial shift
Right away, since the application is in the mail
Only after your licence is issued

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Answer: D. Only after your licence is issued

The province's FAQ says you must wait until your licence is issued. Working without one breaks section 6(1)(b) of the Act.

Question 4 of 25

What must a person have to get a security agent licence in New Brunswick?

Employment with a licensed agency
Five years of security experience
Their own registered security agency
A police or military background

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Answer: A. Employment with a licensed agency

The province's licensing page says an agent licence requires employment with a licensed agency.

Question 5 of 25

Under section 22(1) of the Act, what must a security guard do with their licence while on duty?

Keep it at home so it is not lost
Carry it but show it only to police officers
Leave it at the agency office for safekeeping
Carry it and show it to anyone who asks

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Answer: D. Carry it and show it to anyone who asks

Section 22(1) says a security guard must carry their licence while acting as a guard and produce it at the request of any person.

Question 6 of 25

Which guard is exempt from the Act under section 2(h)?

A student guard who works only during the summer months
A guard who works only on weekends, holidays and special events
A guard who works fewer than 20 hours a week for one agency
An in-house guard who protects only their employer's own property

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Answer: D. An in-house guard who protects only their employer's own property

Section 2(h) exempts an in-house guard employed by someone who does not run a guard agency, when the work is confined to that employer's affairs and real property.

Question 7 of 25

Under General Regulation 84-103, what must a security guard wear while acting as a guard?

A uniform
A police-style hat
Plain clothes
Any high-visibility vest

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Answer: A. A uniform

Section 8(1) of Regulation 84-103 requires a security guard to wear a uniform while acting as a security guard.

Question 8 of 25

What words must appear on both shoulders of a guard's outermost uniform garment under Regulation 84-103?

"Special Constable" or "Constable"
"Security Guard" or "Security"
The guard's name and licence number
"Peace Officer" or "Officer"

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Answer: B. "Security Guard" or "Security"

Section 8(2)(c) requires "Security Guard" or "Security" in clearly visible letters on both shoulders of the outermost garment.

Question 9 of 25

Which word must NOT appear on a security guard's uniform in New Brunswick?

"Security"
"Guard"
The agency name
"Sheriff"

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Answer: D. "Sheriff"

Section 8(2)(b) of Regulation 84-103 says the uniform must not show the words "Police" or "Sheriff".

Question 10 of 25

How must a security agency's patrol vehicle be marked under Regulation 84-103?

"Police" on the hood and "Security" on the back doors
"Security" in letters at least 7.5 cm high on the driver's door only
No markings, so the vehicle can patrol without being seen
"Security" in letters at least 7.5 cm high on both sides, front and back

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Answer: D. "Security" in letters at least 7.5 cm high on both sides, front and back

Section 8.1(c)(i) requires "Security" in contrasting letters at least 7.5 cm high on both sides, the front and the back of the vehicle.

Question 11 of 25

Under Regulation 84-103, which of these must a security vehicle NOT have?

The agency name
Seat belts
Contrasting letters
A siren

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Answer: D. A siren

Section 8.1(c)(iv) says a security vehicle must not be equipped with a siren, and it must not look like a police or RCMP vehicle.

Question 12 of 25

Under the Act, what does a guard need before carrying handcuffs or a baton?

A signed letter from the agency manager and the client
Nothing more, as long as the client agrees to it in writing
A federal firearms licence and a police records check
Approved training and the Minister's written authorization

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Answer: D. Approved training and the Minister's written authorization

Sections 6(1)(c) and 7.2 require an authorization from the Minister, based on an approved training certificate. Without it, the province's FAQ says guards may not carry batons or handcuffs.

Question 13 of 25

Under section 25 of the Act, what must a licensee never do?

Hold themselves out as a police officer
Wear a uniform with the agency name
Write reports about incidents for clients
Work for two licensed agencies at the same time

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Answer: A. Hold themselves out as a police officer

Section 25 says no licensee shall hold themselves out in any manner as a police officer.

Question 14 of 25

A licensed guard is charged with a Criminal Code offence. Under section 14(2), what must the guard do?

Tell only their employer, by phone
Do nothing until they are convicted
Notify the Minister immediately in writing
Wait until the trial ends, then report it

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Answer: C. Notify the Minister immediately in writing

Section 14(2) requires an agent who is charged under the Criminal Code or the Act to notify the Minister immediately in writing.

Question 15 of 25

A licensed guard moves to a new address. Under section 14(1), how soon must they notify the Minister in writing?

Within 24 hours
Within 7 days
Within 30 days
At licence renewal

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Answer: B. Within 7 days

Section 14(1) requires an agent to notify the Minister in writing of a change of address for service within seven days.

Question 16 of 25

Your job with a security agency ends. What does section 18(4) say must happen to your licence?

You keep it and use it for your next job
You hand it to the client at your last site
It must be sent to the Minister immediately
You cut it up and throw it away

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Answer: C. It must be sent to the Minister immediately

Section 18(4) says the licence must be forwarded immediately to the Minister when an agent's employment with an agency ends.

Question 17 of 25

Can a licensed security guard collect debts or repossess property in New Brunswick?

Yes, but only vehicles left on the client's lot
Yes, if the client asks in writing
Only with a supervisor or bailiff present
No, the licence does not allow it

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Answer: D. No, the licence does not allow it

Section 24 of the Act says a licence does not authorize collecting accounts or seizing or repossessing property.

Question 18 of 25

Under New Brunswick's Trespass Act, who is an "authorized person" who can give notice?

An occupier or owner, or their agent
Only a judge or justice of the peace
Only a police officer or sheriff
Any adult member of the public

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Answer: A. An occupier or owner, or their agent

Section 1 of the Trespass Act defines an authorized person as an occupier or owner of the premises and an agent of the occupier or owner.

Question 19 of 25

Under section 3(2) of the Trespass Act, how can notice not to trespass be given?

Only by a police officer speaking in person
Only by a court order served by a sheriff
Only by registered mail sent to the person's home address
Orally, in writing, or by signs at each usual access

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Answer: D. Orally, in writing, or by signs at each usual access

Section 3(2) allows notice orally or in writing, or by signs that are clearly visible in daylight from the approach to each ordinary point of access.

Question 20 of 25

Under section 4.1 of the Trespass Act, which premises are protected from trespass even if no notice was given?

Shopping malls and plazas during business hours
Lawns, gardens and fenced or enclosed premises
Public sidewalks next to a store
Parking lots of stores that are open to the public

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Answer: B. Lawns, gardens and fenced or enclosed premises

Section 4.1(1) bans trespass on a lawn or garden, or on premises enclosed in a way that shows an intent to keep people off, whether or not notice was given.

Question 21 of 25

Under section 10 of the Trespass Act, when may an occupier or owner arrest a person without a warrant?

When a person refuses to leave a public road next to the property
When a person is rude, swears at staff or refuses to buy anything
Whenever a person is found anywhere on the premises after closing
When a suspect refuses to identify themselves or seems to lie about it

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Answer: D. When a suspect refuses to identify themselves or seems to lie about it

Section 10 allows an occupier or owner to arrest, to establish identity, a person believed on reasonable grounds to have committed an offence who refuses to identify themselves or gives what appears to be false identification.

Question 22 of 25

A person arrested under section 10 of the Trespass Act gives their real name and address before police arrive. What does the Act say?

The person must be released
The person must pay a fine to the guard
The person must sign a confession
The person must still be held until police arrive

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Answer: A. The person must be released

Section 10(4) says that if the person's identity is established before they are delivered to a peace officer, the person shall be released.

Question 23 of 25

According to New Brunswick's licensing office, what arrest powers does a security officer have?

No power to arrest anyone at any time
The same powers as a police officer while on duty
The same powers as a private citizen, and no others
Any extra powers that the client gives them in writing

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Answer: C. The same powers as a private citizen, and no others

The province's FAQ says a security officer has the same powers of arrest as a private citizen and no others, as set out in section 494 of the Criminal Code.

Question 24 of 25

After a guard arrests a person under section 494 of the Criminal Code, what must the guard do?

Keep the person until the store closes
Question the person until they confess
Let the person go after taking a photo
Hand the person over to police right away

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Answer: D. Hand the person over to police right away

Section 494(3) of the Criminal Code says anyone other than a peace officer who arrests a person without a warrant must deliver them forthwith (right away) to a peace officer.

Question 25 of 25

Under section 25 of the Criminal Code, how much force may a person use when doing something the law requires or allows, such as a lawful arrest?

Any amount of force, as long as the arrest is lawful
No force at all, even if the person fights back
Only as much as is necessary, on reasonable grounds
Enough force to punish the person

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Answer: C. Only as much as is necessary, on reasonable grounds

Section 25(1) protects a person acting on reasonable grounds who uses as much force as is necessary. Excessive force is not protected.

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