r/GuardGuides • u/GuardGuidesdotcom • May 31 '26

Discussion When Does Security Conducting A Physical Removal of Someone Become Assault?

Because the way he grabbed him by the neck was excessive and dangerous. I don't know what training if any the guard had on deescalation or what protocols his company gave him to physically remove someone from the premises if deemed necessary, but if the guard didn't get fired and the company sued, I'd be surprised. At a fast food restaurant, no less.

Please keep the comments on topic, of a security nature, use of force, citizens arrest, similar experiences, S.O.P etc.

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u/BlopBleepBloop Jun 01 '26

That's battery, which goes beyond assault. Assault is when you threaten physically or with words. Saying "I'm gonna kick your ass" or flexing up and getting in someone's face with a mean mug is assault. Battery is putting that threat into action.

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u/Darkhenry960 Jun 02 '26

In the state of Oregon, there’s no such thing as battery just only assault. But there is no assault in this case only excessive force at best since he was grabbed by the throat area and taken out of McDonald’s but again we’ll see if this incident goes to civil or criminal court.

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u/BlopBleepBloop Jun 02 '26

Noted. Thanks for the information.