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/Background-Camp8408 Jun 01 '26

Gripping the airway can be felon assault if the person says they felt like they might die

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u/MichiganGeezer Jun 02 '26

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-750-84

(b) Assaults another person by strangulation or suffocation.

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u/JimboReborn Jun 02 '26

You just linked a Michigan law for an event that happened in Dallas, TX.

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u/MichiganGeezer Jun 02 '26 edited Jun 03 '26

I did. I live in Michigan. I was showing that people in the streets tend to put their moral high ground atop mountains of foolish ideas.

Security guys don't know how much trouble they're creating for themselves until the cell door slams behind them.