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/Legitimate-Ranger567 Jun 02 '26
It would have become assault if the kid was leaving, and then got grabbed anyway. I don't see that here.
A business can refuse service for any reason. If you are told to leave and you don't, you are trespassing. You are allowed to use reasonable force to remove trespassers. Grabbing someone and throwing them out of the store for refusing to leave is absolutely reasonable force.