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.

Corso
Canada
25 domande
Verificato: 11 ottobre 2026

In breve

Questo corso gratuito ha circa 15 minuti di lezioni e un test di 25 domande. Con l’80% o più puoi scaricare un attestato di completamento (privato, non accreditato). Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 11 ottobre 2026.

Inizia dalle lezioniActive Threat Course: Lessons: circa 15 minuti di lettura. Ogni domanda del test è trattata nelle lezioni.

Cosa imparerai

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

Ottieni almeno l’80% per scaricare il tuo attestato.

Cosa sapere prima del test

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.

Domande frequenti

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’attestato è accreditato o riconosciuto ufficialmente?

No. È un attestato di completamento privato, solo per le tue conoscenze. Non è riconosciuto, accreditato né approvato da alcun governo, ente di rilascio delle licenze, autorità di regolamentazione o istituto di istruzione e non sostituisce alcuna licenza, certificazione o formazione richiesta dalla legge.