Active Threat and Lockdown Course for Guards 2026

This course is for security guards and front-line staff in offices, malls, schools, hospitals and other public places. It explains what an active threat is, the run, hide, defend options, the difference between lockdown, hold and secure and shelter in place, and how to work with police when they arrive.

Formation
Canada
25 questions
Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

En bref

Ce cours gratuit comprend environ 15 minutes de leçons et un test de 25 questions. Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger une attestation de réussite (privée, non accréditée). Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 11 octobre 2026.

Commencez par les leçonsActive Threat Course: Lessons : environ 15 minutes de lecture. Chaque question du test est traitée dans les leçons.

Ce que vous allez apprendre

Describe what an active threat is and the guard's role
Choose between escaping, hiding and defending as a last resort
Tell the difference between lockdown, hold and secure, and shelter in place
Give 911 the information police need
Act safely when police arrive

Obtenez 80 % ou plus pour télécharger votre certificat.

À savoir avant l’examen

Police in Canada teach three options in an active threat: escape if you can, hide if you cannot, and defend yourself only if you must.
When you call 911, give your exact location, the number and description of attackers, any weapons seen or heard, and any known injuries.
When police arrive, drop what you are holding, keep your hands visible and follow instructions. Officers may pass injured people to stop the threat first.
Hold and secure is used when a threat is nearby but not on site; lockdown is used when the threat is in or near the building.
Shelter in place is used for outside hazards like airborne chemicals or extreme weather, when leaving is not safe.
Under section 34 of the Criminal Code, self-defence must be for protection and reasonable in the circumstances.

Questions fréquentes

What is the difference between lockdown and hold and secure?

Hold and secure means a threat is nearby but not on your property: lock the outside doors and carry on inside. Lockdown means the threat is in or near the building: lock or barricade, hide, stay silent and wait for police.

Should a security guard confront an active attacker?

No. A guard's job is to raise the alarm, help people escape or hide, call 911 and help police with information, keys and maps. Defending yourself is only a last resort when your life is in danger.

What should I do when police arrive?

Stay calm, drop anything in your hands, keep your hands visible with fingers spread, do not run toward officers or point, and follow their instructions.

Do I open the door during a lockdown if someone knocks?

Not unless you have a plan for it. Police or security will announce themselves, and you stay in lockdown until they tell you it is over.

L’attestation est-elle accréditée ou reconnue officiellement ?

Non. C’est une attestation de réussite privée, uniquement pour vos connaissances. Elle n’est reconnue, accréditée ni approuvée par aucun gouvernement, organisme de délivrance des permis, autorité de réglementation ou établissement d’enseignement, et elle ne remplace aucun permis, aucune certification ni aucune formation exigés par la loi.