Nova Scotia Security Law and Trespass Course 2026

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Which Nova Scotia law requires security guards to be licensed?

   • AThe Workers' Compensation Act
   • BThe Occupational Health and Safety Act
   • CThe Protection of Property Act
   • DThe Private Investigators and Private Guards Act
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The Private Investigators and Private Guards Act

   Section 4 of the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act says no one may act as a private guard without a licence under the Act.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Which office licenses and regulates the private security industry in Nova Scotia?

   • AThe Department of Labour's Occupational Health and Safety Division
   • BThe Office of the Fire Marshal
   • CThe Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
   • DThe Department of Justice's Security Programs Office
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The Department of Justice's Security Programs Office

   The Security Programs Office, part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, licenses and regulates private investigators and private guards.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   What is the minimum age to act as a private guard in Nova Scotia?

   • A18
   • B19
   • C21
   • D16
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. 19

   Section 7 of the Act says a person must be 19 years of age or over to act as a private investigator or private guard.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   When does a Nova Scotia security guard licence expire?

   • AOn the guard's birthday
   • BOn March 31 each year
   • CNever, once it is issued
   • DFive years after it is issued
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. On March 31 each year

   Section 9 of the Act says licences expire on March 31 each year, so they are renewed every year.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Can an individual security guard in Nova Scotia work as a sole proprietor?

   • AOnly if they also hold a private investigator licence
   • BYes, but only for night shifts at private homes
   • CYes, any licensed guard may contract their own services to clients
   • DNo; they must work for and apply through a licensed company
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. No; they must work for and apply through a licensed company

   The province's licence information says individuals cannot work as sole proprietors and must be employed by a licensed company.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   What must a Nova Scotia private guard do with their identification card while on duty?

   • ALeave it at the office in case it is lost
   • BShow it only to police officers who ask
   • CKeep it at home and carry a photocopy
   • DCarry it and produce it on request
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Carry it and produce it on request

   Section 18 of the Act requires a private guard on duty to carry the identification card and produce it on request.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Under the Nova Scotia regulations, which words may appear on the chest of an approved guard uniform?

   • A"Police", "Officer" or "Peace officer"
   • B"Sheriff", "Enforcement" or "Patrol officer"
   • C"Private guard", "Security" or "Security guard"
   • D"Guard", "Agent" or "Special constable"
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. "Private guard", "Security" or "Security guard"

   Section 14 of the regulations requires an approved uniform showing "private guard", "security" or "security guard" on the chest, "security" across the back, and the business name.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Which words must NOT appear on a Nova Scotia security uniform?

   • A"Security" and "Security guard"
   • BThe name of the security business
   • C"Private guard" in block letters
   • D"Police", "sheriff" or "officer"
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. "Police", "sheriff" or "officer"

   Section 14(3) of the regulations says uniforms must not display the words police, sheriff or officer.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   May a Nova Scotia guard wear a metal badge or shield on duty?

   • AYes, but only while working at special events
   • BYes, as long as the badge says "security"
   • CNo; only the prescribed ID card may be shown
   • DYes, any metal badge may be worn on the chest
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. No; only the prescribed ID card may be shown

   Section 14(4) of the regulations says guards must not display a metal badge or shield other than the prescribed identification card.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What must a Nova Scotia security patrol vehicle display?

    • A"SECURITY" on the side panels and the business name
    • BNo markings, so it does not attract attention
    • CRed and blue roof lights and the word "PATROL"
    • DThe word "POLICE" on the hood and the trunk
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. "SECURITY" on the side panels and the business name

    Section 15 of the regulations requires "SECURITY" on the side panels in block letters at least 12.7 cm high and the business name. The vehicle must not look like a police or sheriff vehicle.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Under section 20 of the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act, a licensee may not…

    • AWrite incident reports for the client
    • BHold themselves out as a police officer
    • CWear a company jacket over the uniform
    • DCall 911 before calling their supervisor
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Hold themselves out as a police officer

    Section 20 says a licensee may not hold themselves out in any manner as a police officer, or act as one.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    What does a Nova Scotia guard need before carrying a baton on duty?

    • AA baton endorsement, based on proof of training
    • BOnly written permission from the client
    • CA federal firearms licence and an Authorization to Carry
    • DNothing; batons are allowed for every guard
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A baton endorsement, based on proof of training

    Section 7 of the regulations makes a baton endorsement available only with written proof of training acceptable to the Minister and written authorization from the employer.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    A security company in Nova Scotia wants to send an unlicensed new hire to a post "just for one night". Is that allowed?

    • AYes, if the client agrees in writing first
    • BYes, if a licensed guard stays on the phone with them
    • CNo; a business may not employ an unlicensed guard
    • DYes, for one night only, if they are supervised
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. No; a business may not employ an unlicensed guard

    Section 24 of the Act says a business may not employ an unlicensed person as a private investigator or private guard.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    What is the name of Nova Scotia's trespass law?

    • AThe Petty Trespass Act
    • BThe Trespass to Property Act
    • CThe Protection of Property Act
    • DThe Trespass Act
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The Protection of Property Act

    In Nova Scotia, trespass is covered by the Protection of Property Act. The other names are trespass laws of other provinces.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Under the Protection of Property Act, how may notice be given that entry is not allowed?

    • AOnly by a court order
    • BOnly by police
    • COrally or in writing
    • DOnly by registered mail
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Orally or in writing

    Section 3(2) of the Protection of Property Act says notice may be given orally or in writing. A sign is one kind of written notice (section 3(3)).

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Where must a written "no trespassing" sign be posted under the Protection of Property Act?

    • AInside the property manager's office, beside the desk
    • BClearly visible in daylight from each usual entrance
    • CAt the main entrance only, lit up after dark
    • DOn the owner's website and in the lease
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Clearly visible in daylight from each usual entrance

    Section 3(3) says a sign must be clearly visible in daylight under normal conditions from each usual point of access to the premises.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Under section 4 of the Protection of Property Act, who may direct a person to leave premises?

    • AThe occupier or someone they authorize
    • BOnly the Fire Marshal or a fire inspector
    • CAny passer-by who sees the person there
    • DOnly a judge, by a written court order
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The occupier or someone they authorize

    Section 4 makes it an offence to stay on premises after being told to leave by the occupier or a person authorized by the occupier.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    What is the highest fine for a trespass offence under Nova Scotia's Protection of Property Act?

    • A$50
    • B$10,000
    • C$500
    • DThere is no fine
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. $500

    Offences such as unlawful entry (section 3) and refusing to leave (section 4) carry a fine of up to $500 on summary conviction.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Under the Protection of Property Act, who may arrest a person for an offence under that Act?

    • AA police officer
    • BThe occupier of the premises
    • CAny licensed security guard
    • DAny adult who saw the offence
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A police officer

    Section 6 gives the arrest power under the Act to a police officer (RCMP or municipal police), and only when arrest is needed to stop the offence continuing or to establish identity.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    In a shopping centre with four or more stores, when may police arrest a person for a Protection of Property Act offence?

    • AOnly after a judge signs a warrant for their arrest
    • BIf they persist after being told to leave and warned
    • COnly on weekends and statutory holidays
    • DAs soon as the person walks into any store in the mall
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. If they persist after being told to leave and warned

    Section 6(2) bars an arrest in a shopping centre with four or more stores unless the person persists after being directed to leave and warned of arrest.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    A person refuses to leave a Nova Scotia mall after you, as the occupier's guard, tell them to go. They commit no other offence. What should you do?

    • ACall police, keep your distance and take notes
    • BTake their ID card and keep it until they leave
    • CPush them out the door using reasonable force
    • DArrest them for trespass and hold them for police
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Call police, keep your distance and take notes

    Refusing to leave is an offence under section 4, but only a police officer may arrest under the Protection of Property Act. A guard's Criminal Code arrest powers do not cover this provincial offence.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Under section 494(2) of the Criminal Code, a person authorized by the owner of property may arrest someone they find committing…

    • AA Protection of Property Act offence on the site
    • BA criminal offence on or in relation to that property
    • CAny municipal by-law infraction anywhere in the city
    • DA parking violation on the street outside
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A criminal offence on or in relation to that property

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

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Under section 494(3) of the Criminal Code, what must a guard do after making an arrest without a warrant?

    • ALet the person go after one hour if they are calm
    • BDrive the person home or to a safe place
    • CDeliver the person to a peace officer right away
    • DHold the person until the next business day
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Deliver the person to a peace officer right away

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

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Under section 25(1) of the Criminal Code, a private person authorized by law to do something, who acts on reasonable grounds, may use…

    • ANo force at all, under any conditions
    • BOnly force their client has approved
    • COnly as much force as is necessary
    • DAny force they think is fair
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Only as much force as is necessary

    Section 25(1) justifies using as much force as is necessary, when acting on reasonable grounds. More than that is not protected.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Under section 26 of the Criminal Code, a person who uses more force than the law allows is…

    • AProtected because they were on duty
    • BOnly subject to a warning
    • CProtected if their employer approved
    • DCriminally responsible for the excess
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Criminally responsible for the excess

    Section 26 says anyone authorized to use force is criminally responsible for any excess, according to the nature and quality of the act.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.