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.
W skrócie
Ten bezpłatny kurs obejmuje około 15 minut lekcji i test z 25 pytaniami. Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać zaświadczenie o ukończeniu (prywatne, nieakredytowane). Sprawdzono z oficjalnymi źródłami 11 października 2026.
Czego się nauczysz
- 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
Uzyskaj co najmniej 80%, aby pobrać certyfikat.
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Pytanie 1 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. A person actively trying to kill or seriously hurt people
An active threat is someone actively killing or trying to kill people, usually in a crowded or confined place.
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Pytanie 2 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Raise the alarm, help people to safety and call 911
Guards are not police; their role is to alert, help people escape or hide, and support police.
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Pytanie 3 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Escape
If there is a safe way out, leave right away; hiding and defending come after.
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Pytanie 4 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Leave them behind
Taking belongings costs time; leave them and get out.
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Pytanie 5 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Urge them to come, but do not delay your own escape
Help others leave, but do not wait if they will not move.
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Pytanie 6 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Call 911 and keep others from going into the area
Call 911 when safe and stop others from entering the danger area.
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Pytanie 7 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Hide out of sight, lock or barricade the door and stay silent
If you cannot escape, hide: get out of sight, lock or barricade, silence your phone.
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Pytanie 8 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Silence it
A ringing phone can give away your hiding place.
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Pytanie 9 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Only as a last resort when your life is in immediate danger
Defending is the last option, only when escape and hiding are not possible and your life is at risk.
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Pytanie 10 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Reasonable in the circumstances
Section 34 requires a reasonable belief that force is being used, a protective purpose, and an act that is reasonable in the circumstances.
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Pytanie 11 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Hold and secure
Hold and secure is used for threats nearby but not on or right next to the property.
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Pytanie 12 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Outside doors are locked and normal activity can continue inside
In a hold and secure, people stay inside with outside doors locked, and normal activity can usually continue.
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Pytanie 13 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Lockdown
Lockdown is used when the threat is in or near the building.
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Pytanie 14 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Shelter in place
Shelter in place is for outside hazards like airborne chemicals or extreme weather.
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Pytanie 15 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: C. Shut them off
Shutting off fans and heating or cooling keeps outside air from being drawn in.
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Pytanie 16 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Keep it closed unless you have a plan; police or security will announce themselves
Do not open the door unless you have a plan; police or security will announce themselves.
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Pytanie 17 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Lie on the floor behind something solid
Lying low behind solid cover reduces your chance of being hit.
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Pytanie 18 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. When police or security say it is over
Stay in lockdown until police or security tell you otherwise.
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Pytanie 19 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Your exact location and the number and description of attackers
Police need your location, the attackers, any weapons and any injuries.
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Pytanie 20 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Leave the line open so the call-taker can hear
An open line lets the call-taker hear what is happening without you talking.
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Pytanie 21 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Drop it and keep your hands visible
Drop items, raise your hands slowly with fingers spread, and follow instructions.
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Pytanie 22 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: A. Their first priority is to find and stop the threat
Stopping the threat saves the most lives; medical help follows as soon as it is safe.
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Pytanie 23 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Building maps, keys or access cards, staff lists and key phone numbers
Police can move faster with maps, keys, staff lists and contacts.
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Pytanie 24 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: D. Learn every exit and how to lock rooms on your site
Knowing exits and lock procedures lets you act quickly instead of searching.
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Pytanie 25 z 25
Pokaż odpowiedź
Odpowiedź: B. Write them as soon as you are allowed and give them to police as needed
Fresh, accurate notes help the police investigation.
Klawiatura: 1–4, aby odpowiedzieć, Enter – następne pytanie.
Co warto wiedzieć przed egzaminem
- 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.
Najczęściej zadawane pytania
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.
Czy zaświadczenie jest akredytowane lub oficjalnie uznawane?
Nie. To prywatne zaświadczenie o ukończeniu, wyłącznie dla Twojej wiedzy. Nie jest uznawane, akredytowane ani zatwierdzone przez żaden rząd, organ licencyjny, regulatora ani instytucję edukacyjną i nie zastępuje żadnej licencji, certyfikacji ani szkolenia wymaganych przez prawo.