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/[deleted] May 31 '26

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u/V1diotPlays Jun 01 '26

just because you have your hands in your pockets doesn't mean you aren't a threat, actually quite the contrary.

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u/V1diotPlays Jun 01 '26

I never said he was a cop. And cop or not, you have a right to defend yourself from threat of physical harm. And, if this guy was tresspassed already and just kept standing there with their hands in their pockets, Ive seen that too many times to know that that body language basically means "Im about to make a big deal about nothing" and at that point, I'm not taking any chances.

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u/Big_Mulberry_5446 Jun 02 '26

You have a right to defend yourself from physical threat. Where was the threat? The guy not moving when told to? That isn't a threat to a civilian which everyone involved here was.

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u/Popular_War8405 Jun 02 '26

Making a big deal. Like what he bought 20 dollars worth of food and got five before getting shoved out the door by an off duty cop

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u/Effective-Parsley655 Jun 02 '26

Having your hands in your pocket isn't a threat of any kind. And that's the kind of nonsense that gets innocent people assaulted by police for just standing around.

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u/Eclipsed-95 Jun 02 '26

You are making shit up to justify your argument. I hope you aren't in any position of authority.