New Brunswick Security Law and Trespass Course 2026

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which New Brunswick law requires security guards to be licensed?

   • AThe Private Investigators and Security Services Act
   • BThe Trespass Act
   • CThe Police Act
   • DThe Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

2. Question 2 sur 25

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

   • AA person who works nights at a store, mall or office
   • BA person hired by the government to keep public order
   • CA person who guards or patrols to protect persons or property
   • DA person who carries a baton or firearm to protect a client's goods
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

3. Question 3 sur 25

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

   • AAs soon as you get your uniform
   • BAfter a 7-day trial shift
   • CRight away, since the application is in the mail
   • DOnly after your licence is issued
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

4. Question 4 sur 25

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

   • AEmployment with a licensed agency
   • BFive years of security experience
   • CTheir own registered security agency
   • DA police or military background
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Employment with a licensed agency

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

5. Question 5 sur 25

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

   • AKeep it at home so it is not lost
   • BCarry it but show it only to police officers
   • CLeave it at the agency office for safekeeping
   • DCarry it and show it to anyone who asks
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

6. Question 6 sur 25

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

   • AA student guard who works only during the summer months
   • BA guard who works only on weekends, holidays and special events
   • CA guard who works fewer than 20 hours a week for one agency
   • DAn in-house guard who protects only their employer's own property
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

7. Question 7 sur 25

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

   • AA uniform
   • BA police-style hat
   • CPlain clothes
   • DAny high-visibility vest
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. A uniform

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

8. Question 8 sur 25

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

   • A"Special Constable" or "Constable"
   • B"Security Guard" or "Security"
   • CThe guard's name and licence number
   • D"Peace Officer" or "Officer"
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

9. Question 9 sur 25

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

   • A"Security"
   • B"Guard"
   • CThe agency name
   • D"Sheriff"
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. "Sheriff"

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

10. Question 10 sur 25

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

    • A"Police" on the hood and "Security" on the back doors
    • B"Security" in letters at least 7.5 cm high on the driver's door only
    • CNo markings, so the vehicle can patrol without being seen
    • D"Security" in letters at least 7.5 cm high on both sides, front and back
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

11. Question 11 sur 25

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

    • AThe agency name
    • BSeat belts
    • CContrasting letters
    • DA siren
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

12. Question 12 sur 25

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

    • AA signed letter from the agency manager and the client
    • BNothing more, as long as the client agrees to it in writing
    • CA federal firearms licence and a police records check
    • DApproved training and the Minister's written authorization
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

13. Question 13 sur 25

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

    • AHold themselves out as a police officer
    • BWear a uniform with the agency name
    • CWrite reports about incidents for clients
    • DWork for two licensed agencies at the same time
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Hold themselves out as a police officer

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

14. Question 14 sur 25

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

    • ATell only their employer, by phone
    • BDo nothing until they are convicted
    • CNotify the Minister immediately in writing
    • DWait until the trial ends, then report it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

15. Question 15 sur 25

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

    • AWithin 24 hours
    • BWithin 7 days
    • CWithin 30 days
    • DAt licence renewal
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

16. Question 16 sur 25

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

    • AYou keep it and use it for your next job
    • BYou hand it to the client at your last site
    • CIt must be sent to the Minister immediately
    • DYou cut it up and throw it away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

17. Question 17 sur 25

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

    • AYes, but only vehicles left on the client's lot
    • BYes, if the client asks in writing
    • COnly with a supervisor or bailiff present
    • DNo, the licence does not allow it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

18. Question 18 sur 25

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

    • AAn occupier or owner, or their agent
    • BOnly a judge or justice of the peace
    • COnly a police officer or sheriff
    • DAny adult member of the public
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

19. Question 19 sur 25

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

    • AOnly by a police officer speaking in person
    • BOnly by a court order served by a sheriff
    • COnly by registered mail sent to the person's home address
    • DOrally, in writing, or by signs at each usual access
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

20. Question 20 sur 25

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

    • AShopping malls and plazas during business hours
    • BLawns, gardens and fenced or enclosed premises
    • CPublic sidewalks next to a store
    • DParking lots of stores that are open to the public
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

21. Question 21 sur 25

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

    • AWhen a person refuses to leave a public road next to the property
    • BWhen a person is rude, swears at staff or refuses to buy anything
    • CWhenever a person is found anywhere on the premises after closing
    • DWhen a suspect refuses to identify themselves or seems to lie about it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

22. Question 22 sur 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?

    • AThe person must be released
    • BThe person must pay a fine to the guard
    • CThe person must sign a confession
    • DThe person must still be held until police arrive
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

23. Question 23 sur 25

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

    • ANo power to arrest anyone at any time
    • BThe same powers as a police officer while on duty
    • CThe same powers as a private citizen, and no others
    • DAny extra powers that the client gives them in writing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

24. Question 24 sur 25

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

    • AKeep the person until the store closes
    • BQuestion the person until they confess
    • CLet the person go after taking a photo
    • DHand the person over to police right away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

25. Question 25 sur 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?

    • AAny amount of force, as long as the arrest is lawful
    • BNo force at all, even if the person fights back
    • COnly as much as is necessary, on reasonable grounds
    • DEnough force to punish the person
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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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