Newfoundland and Labrador Security Law Course 2026

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which law regulates security guard agencies in Newfoundland and Labrador?

   • AThe Private Investigation and Security Services Act
   • BThe Fire Protection Services Act
   • CThe Petty Trespass Act
   • DThe Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The Private Investigation and Security Services Act

   The Private Investigation and Security Services Act and its regulations govern security, investigation and alarm agencies in NL.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Who issues licences under the NL Private Investigation and Security Services Act?

   • AThe Chief of Police of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
   • BThe council of each city or town in the province
   • CThe Administrator of Private Investigation and Security Services
   • DThe Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The Administrator of Private Investigation and Security Services

   Sections 3 and 15 of the Act give the Administrator the job of issuing licences.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   According to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, does an individual security guard need their own licence?

   • ANo, and security agencies do not need one either
   • BYes, every guard needs a provincial guard licence
   • CNo, but the agency that employs them must be licensed
   • DYes, but only guards who work night shifts
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. No, but the agency that employs them must be licensed

   The government's licensing page states there is no licensing requirement for a security guard, while agencies must hold a licence.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Before a licensed agency in NL may employ a security guard, what must the guard have done?

   • ARegistered with the RNC and paid a yearly guard fee
   • BServed at least one year as a police officer here
   • CPassed a road test and bought their own full uniform
   • DGiven a clear letter of conduct and done the training
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Given a clear letter of conduct and done the training

   The government page says an agency shall not employ a guard without a clear letter of conduct and completion of a training program meeting the Administrator's criteria.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What is the minimum age to be employed as a security guard by a licensed agency in Newfoundland and Labrador?

   • A21
   • B18
   • C19
   • D16
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 19

   Section 11 of the Act sets a minimum age of 19 for security guards employed by licensed agencies.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Under the NL regulations, what wording must appear on a security guard's uniform sleeves?

   • A"Enforcement"
   • B"Security guard" or "security"
   • C"Police" or "Officer"
   • DThe guard's home address
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. "Security guard" or "security"

   Section 11 of the Private Investigation and Security Services Regulations requires "security guard" or "security" on the shoulder sleeves.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   How tall must the letters on an NL security guard's sleeve be, at a minimum?

   • A20 cm
   • B2 mm
   • C5 cm
   • D9.1 mm
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 9.1 mm

   Section 11 of the regulations requires clear, legible letters not less than 9.1 millimetres high.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Under the NL regulations, which uniforms must a security guard uniform not resemble?

   • ASports team or coaching uniforms
   • BAirline or ferry crew uniforms
   • CHospital or paramedic uniforms
   • DRCMP or RNC police uniforms
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. RCMP or RNC police uniforms

   Section 11 says the uniform must not resemble or be easily confused with RCMP or RNC uniforms.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What does section 14 of the NL Private Investigation and Security Services Regulations say about vehicle and equipment markings?

   • AThey are not covered by any rule at all
   • BThey must show the word "police" on each side
   • CThey must be painted bright red with white letters
   • DThey must not look like RNC or RCMP markings
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. They must not look like RNC or RCMP markings

   Section 14 says markings and insignia on vehicles and equipment must not resemble those of the RNC or RCMP.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Under section 35(2) of the NL Private Investigation and Security Services Act, may a security guard carry a firearm?

    • AYes, but only while guarding banks
    • BYes, if the client asks for armed guards
    • CYes, if they hold a federal firearms licence
    • DNo, the Act says a guard may not carry one
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. No, the Act says a guard may not carry one

    Section 35(2) states that a security guard may not carry or use a firearm. Only some armoured vehicle guards may, with authorization.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Under section 34(4) of the NL Private Investigation and Security Services Act, what powers does a licensed security guard have?

    • AThe same powers as any member of the public
    • BThe same powers as an RNC officer on patrol
    • CPowers to issue tickets for bylaw offences
    • DPowers to search anyone who enters the property
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The same powers as any member of the public

    Section 34(4) says agents have no powers beyond those of a member of the public and applies this to licensed security guards.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Under section 29 of the NL Private Investigation and Security Services Act, who may call themselves a "private detective"?

    • AAny licensed agency
    • BNobody
    • CAny guard with five years of experience
    • DRetired police officers
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Nobody

    Section 29 bars every person, licensed or not, from using the title private detective.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    What is the main provincial trespass law in Newfoundland and Labrador?

    • AThe Trespass to Property Act
    • BThe Trespass to Premises Act
    • CThe Petty Trespass Act
    • DThe Occupiers' Liability Act
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The Petty Trespass Act

    Newfoundland and Labrador's trespass offence is in the Petty Trespass Act, RSNL 1990, c. P-11.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Which of these is listed in section 2(1) of the NL Petty Trespass Act?

    • AA provincial park trail and its campsites
    • BA public beach and the water beside it
    • CThe premises of a shopping mall and its parking area
    • DA public highway and the shoulders beside it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The premises of a shopping mall and its parking area

    Section 2(1) covers shops, stores, malls and plazas, factories, schools and other commercial, industrial or educational premises, and their parking areas.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Under the NL Petty Trespass Act, how may notice not to trespass be given?

    • AOnly by registered mail to the person's home
    • BOnly by a court order served by a sheriff
    • COnly by a police officer who is on duty
    • DBy word of mouth, in writing, or by signs
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. By word of mouth, in writing, or by signs

    Section 2(1) allows notice by word of mouth, in writing or by posters or signboards.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Under section 2(2) of the NL Petty Trespass Act, where must signs be visibly displayed to count as notice?

    • AOn the owner's website and social media pages
    • BAnywhere inside the building, such as the lobby
    • COnly on the front door of the main building
    • DAt normal access points and at fence corners
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At normal access points and at fence corners

    Section 2(2) says posted notice counts when signs are at normal access points and at fence corners, or each corner where there is no fence.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Under the NL Petty Trespass Act, is trespassing after notice an offence if no damage is done?

    • AOnly if the trespass happens after dark
    • BNo, only if the person damages something
    • COnly if the person comes back three times
    • DYes, even if no damage is done
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Yes, even if no damage is done

    Section 2(3) makes the trespass an offence whether or not damage results.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Under section 4 of the NL Petty Trespass Act, which of these people may apprehend, without a warrant, a person found committing a trespass?

    • AAn employee of the owner or occupier
    • BOnly the fire commissioner
    • CAny passer-by who sees it happen
    • DOnly a Provincial Court judge
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. An employee of the owner or occupier

    Section 4 lists a peace officer, the owner or occupier of the land, their employee, and a person the owner or occupier authorizes.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What does section 4 of the NL Petty Trespass Act say must happen to a person apprehended for trespass?

    • AMade to pay a fine to the guard on the spot
    • BReleased after one hour if they stay calm
    • CTaken right away before a Provincial Court judge
    • DHeld on site until the property owner arrives
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Taken right away before a Provincial Court judge

    Section 4 says the person is to be taken immediately before the nearest Provincial Court judge. In practice, guards call police as their policy directs.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Under section 6 of the NL Petty Trespass Act, when does the trespass offence NOT apply?

    • AWhen they reasonably believed they had a right to be there
    • BWhen it is raining or very cold outside at the time
    • CWhen the guard who gave them notice is now off duty
    • DWhen they tell the guard they got lost on the way in
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. When they reasonably believed they had a right to be there

    Section 6 says sections 2 and 3 do not apply where the person acted under a fair and reasonable belief that they had a right to do the act.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Under section 494(2) of the Criminal Code, who may arrest a person found committing a criminal offence on or in relation to property?

    • AAny person who hears about it the following week
    • BOnly the Crown prosecutor for the area
    • CThe owner or possessor, or a person they authorize
    • DOnly police officers who are on duty
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The owner or possessor, or a person they authorize

    Section 494(2) gives this power to the owner or person in lawful possession of the property and to people they authorize, such as guards.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    A guard arrests a shoplifter without a warrant. What does section 494(3) of the Criminal Code say the guard must do next?

    • ATake a photo and then let the person go
    • BRelease the person once they give a name
    • CHold the person until the end of the shift
    • DDeliver the person to a peace officer forthwith
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith

    Section 494(3) says anyone other than a peace officer who arrests without warrant must deliver the person to a peace officer forthwith.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Under section 29(2) of the Criminal Code, what must a person making an arrest tell the person arrested, where feasible?

    • AThe guard's own home address
    • BThe reason for the arrest
    • CThe name of the property owner
    • DNothing, until the police arrive
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The reason for the arrest

    Section 29(2) requires notice of the reason for the arrest, where it is feasible.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Under section 25(1) of the Criminal Code, how much force may a private person use when acting on reasonable grounds to do what the law authorizes?

    • ANo force at all, in any situation
    • BAny amount of force they choose
    • CAs much force as is necessary for that purpose
    • DOnly force the property owner approves
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. As much force as is necessary for that purpose

    Section 25(1) justifies as much force as is necessary, when the person acts on reasonable grounds.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Under section 26 of the Criminal Code, what happens if a person authorized to use force uses too much?

    • ANothing, if they had a reason to use some force
    • BThe extra force is allowed during an arrest
    • CTheir employer is responsible instead
    • DThey are criminally responsible for the excess
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. They are criminally responsible for the excess

    Section 26 says anyone authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess.

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