Yukon Security Law and Trespass Course 2026

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   Under section 6 of Yukon's Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, who may act as a security guard?

   • AOnly members of the RCMP
   • BAnyone with a first aid certificate
   • CAnyone over 18 who wears a uniform
   • DOnly a holder of an agent's licence
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Only a holder of an agent's licence

   Section 6 says no person shall act as a security guard unless they hold an agent's licence.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   Which Yukon government office handles security agency and worker licences?

   • AProfessional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
   • BThe Workers' Safety and Compensation Board
   • CThe Whitehorse RCMP detachment's records unit
   • DThe City of Whitehorse bylaw services office
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

   Security licences are handled by Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in the Department of Community Services.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   What is the minimum age to get a security worker licence in Yukon?

   • A19
   • B21
   • C18
   • D16
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. 19

   The Government of Yukon says a security worker applicant must be at least 19 years old.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   To hold a security worker licence in Yukon, who must you work for?

   • ANo one; you may work for yourself
   • BA security agency that holds a valid Yukon licence
   • CAny Yukon business, whether licensed or not
   • DThe Government of Yukon and no one else
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. A security agency that holds a valid Yukon licence

   A worker must be employed by a security agency with a valid Yukon licence. Section 12 of the Act also says agencies may employ only licensed agents.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   When does a Yukon agent's licence expire?

   • ADecember 31 of the year it was issued
   • BFive years after the date it was issued
   • CMarch 31 of the year after it was issued
   • DIt never expires once it is issued
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. March 31 of the year after it was issued

   Section 15 says an agent's licence expires on March 31 in the calendar year after the year it was issued, unless cancelled or surrendered sooner.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   What new document must a Yukon security worker provide every year to renew their licence?

   • AA new criminal record check
   • BA new driver's abstract
   • CA letter from a police officer
   • DA new first aid card
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. A new criminal record check

   The renewal page says security workers need a new criminal record check every year.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   Under section 2(5) of the Act, which worker is exempt from the Act, so needs no licence to guard?

   • AA guard permanently hired by one store to work only for that store
   • BA guard sent by an agency to work at many different stores
   • CA self-employed guard who works for several clients on weekends
   • DA guard who keeps working while their licence renewal is pending
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. A guard permanently hired by one store to work only for that store

   Section 2(5) exempts a person permanently employed by one employer whose work is only for that employer, when the employer's business is not providing security services. A store is not in the security business.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   Under section 36 of the Act, what must a licensed guard have while working?

   • AA copy of the Criminal Code to show on request
   • BA police radio tuned to the RCMP channel
   • CTheir prescribed ID card, to show on request
   • DTheir passport, to prove who they are
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. Their prescribed ID card, to show on request

   Section 36(1) says a licence holder must have the prescribed identification card while working and produce it on request.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   Under section 36(2), which item is a guard banned from carrying or displaying?

   • AAny badge implying a licence, except their own ID card
   • BA notebook and pen for writing their incident notes
   • CA flashlight for checking dark corners while on patrol
   • DA company name tag that the registrar has approved
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Any badge implying a licence, except their own ID card

   Section 36(2) bans possessing or displaying any badge, card or object that suggests the person is licensed, except their own prescribed identification card.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    What does section 35 of the Act say about firearms?

    • AGuards may carry one, but only on night shifts
    • BGuards may carry one if the client gives permission
    • CGuards may not carry one, except in armoured car work
    • DGuards may carry one if it is kept out of sight
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Guards may not carry one, except in armoured car work

    Section 35 says no licensed person shall carry a firearm in the course of licensed work. Armoured car service employees are exempt under set conditions.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    Under section 34 of the Act, what must a licensed guard never do?

    • ACall 911 to report a crime they have witnessed
    • BWrite an incident report about what they saw
    • CPatrol a parking lot that belongs to the client
    • DPresent themselves as providing police services
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Present themselves as providing police services

    Section 34(b) says a licence holder shall not hold themselves out as providing the services ordinarily provided by police.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    May a Yukon licensed guard provide bylaw enforcement services?

    • AYes, whenever the client or property owner asks them to
    • BYes, any bylaw anywhere, as long as the agency is licensed
    • CGenerally no; only parking bylaws or with a bylaw appointment
    • DYes, but only at night when bylaw officers are off duty
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Generally no; only parking bylaws or with a bylaw appointment

    Section 34(c) bans providing peace officer services, including bylaw enforcement, except limited parking bylaw enforcement or where the guard holds a bylaw officer appointment.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    Under section 33 of the Act, to whom may a guard disclose information learned on the job, in the course of their duties?

    • AA local newspaper
    • BFriends on social media
    • CTheir employer
    • DAnyone who asks politely
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Their employer

    Section 33 bans disclosing information obtained in the course of duties, except as legally authorized or required. It does not apply to disclosure to the employer in the course of duties.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    Instead of prosecuting, what may the Yukon registrar impose for a breach of the Act?

    • AA jail term of up to six months
    • BA one-year ban on driving any vehicle
    • CA curfew set by the registrar for one year
    • DAn administrative penalty of up to $5,000
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. An administrative penalty of up to $5,000

    Section 38 lets the registrar levy an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 after giving the person a chance to respond. It can be appealed to the review board within 21 days.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    Under the Yukon regulations, what word or words must appear on the chest of a security guard's outer uniform garment?

    • A"Security" or "Security Guard"
    • B"Peace Officer" or "Bylaw Officer"
    • C"Officer" or "Patrol Officer"
    • D"Police" or "Police Officer"
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. "Security" or "Security Guard"

    Section 11(3)(a) of the Private Investigators and Security Guards Regulations requires "Security" or "Security Guard" on the chest of the outermost garment.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    Under the Yukon regulations, which item is banned on a security guard's uniform?

    • ASafety boots required by the client's site rules
    • BAny badge or insignia showing the word "Police"
    • CShoulder flashes with the agency name on each arm
    • DA winter parka worn over the uniform in cold weather
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. Any badge or insignia showing the word "Police"

    Section 11(4) of the regulations says security and armoured car guards shall not wear insignia or a badge displaying the word "Police".

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    Which belt and strap equipment do the Yukon regulations ban for security guards?

    • AA reflective safety belt worn at night
    • BAny belt at all, of any kind or colour
    • CA Sam Browne-style belt with a shoulder strap
    • DA plain trouser belt worn with the uniform
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. A Sam Browne-style belt with a shoulder strap

    Section 11(5) bans Sam Browne-style belt and shoulder strap equipment, or anything similar that resembles the RCMP's.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    What do the Yukon regulations say about a siren or flashing light on a security patrol vehicle?

    • AAllowed, if the client asks for them in writing
    • BRequired on every marked security patrol vehicle
    • CNot allowed, unless the Motor Vehicles Act allows them
    • DAllowed, as long as the lights are red and blue
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Not allowed, unless the Motor Vehicles Act allows them

    Section 12 of the regulations bans sirens, flashing lights and loud hailers on a business vehicle except as the Motor Vehicles Act and its regulations allow. Any "Security" marking must include the licensee's name and phone number.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    Does Yukon have a general trespass act for private property, like Alberta's or Ontario's?

    • ANo; Yukon's only trespass act covers school grounds
    • BYes, but the act applies only to farms and ranches
    • CYes, the Yukon Trespass to Property Act covers it
    • DYes, it is a part of the Fire Prevention Act
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. No; Yukon's only trespass act covers school grounds

    A 2025 Government of the Northwest Territories FAQ says no territory has trespass legislation for private property, and Yukon's covers only school grounds (the School Trespass Act).

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    Under Yukon's School Trespass Act, how can notice to stay off school premises be given?

    • AOrally, in writing, or by a sign
    • BOnly by registered mail to the person
    • COnly by an order from a court
    • DOnly by a police officer in person
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Orally, in writing, or by a sign

    Section 1 of the School Trespass Act says notice may be given orally, in writing, or by a sign reading "no trespassing" or similar wording.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    Under Yukon's School Trespass Act, who may arrest without a warrant a person found trespassing, and why?

    • AAny security guard, to hold them until school ends
    • BAny parent, to remove them from the grounds
    • CA peace officer, only to find out who they are
    • DA teacher, to search their bags and pockets
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. A peace officer, only to find out who they are

    Section 4(1) lets a peace officer arrest without a warrant a person found trespassing, only to establish their identity. They must be released once identified.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    Under section 494(2) of the Criminal Code, who may arrest without a warrant a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to property?

    • AThe owner, the lawful possessor, or someone they authorize
    • BAny passer-by who later watches the act on a video
    • COnly a peace officer, such as a member of the RCMP
    • DNobody; a warrant is always needed for an arrest
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. The owner, the lawful possessor, or someone they authorize

    Section 494(2) lets the owner or lawful possessor of property, or a person they authorize, arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to that property.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    After a guard in Yukon makes a citizen's arrest, what must they do?

    • ADrive them home and let them go
    • BHold them until the next business day
    • CHand them to a peace officer right away
    • DRelease them after taking their photo
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Hand them to a peace officer right away

    Section 494(3) of the Criminal Code says a person who arrests without a warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith (right away). In Yukon, that means the RCMP.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    Under section 35 of the Criminal Code (defence of property), what limit applies to what a person does to stop someone entering or staying on property without right?

    • AThe person must wait until the property is damaged
    • BAny force is allowed on private property
    • CThe act must be reasonable in the circumstances
    • DOnly a weapon may be used to stop the person
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. The act must be reasonable in the circumstances

    Section 35(1)(d) says the act must be reasonable in the circumstances. Section 35 also requires a reasonable belief that the person is entering or remaining without being legally entitled.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    Under section 25(1) of the Criminal Code, how much force may a person use when acting on reasonable grounds in a lawful arrest?

    • AAs much force as is necessary for that purpose
    • BAs much force as they like, with no limit
    • COnly the amount of force the client approves
    • DNo force at all, in any situation or place
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. As much force as is necessary for that purpose

    Section 25(1) justifies a person acting on reasonable grounds in using as much force as is necessary. Section 26 makes them criminally responsible for any excess.

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