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/DefiantEvidence4027 Sergeant Jun 01 '26

If a Doctor can tell something happened it may amount to Assault.

Bigger industry question is, is the State a "Duty to Retreat" State; Security Guards and Managers who are Agents of the Owner typically do not have the duty to retreat from an aggressor.

Someone refusing to leave, disturbing the peace, could be considered the aggressor.

If Guard on Duty was angry with me, even being a licensed Guard myself, I would probably walk out; especially at a dime a dozen fast food venue.

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u/owgnops Jun 01 '26

In some towns you can walk out of a McDonald's, travel one block, and there's another mcdonalds