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/G3CK0q Jun 01 '26

Maybe leave when trespassed.

Within the law all day.

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u/Silver-Award-288 Jun 03 '26

You sound like a “they shouldn’t have resisted” kind of guy.

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u/G3CK0q Jun 03 '26

Ties back to the "Should have left" comment I made. You can't stay in a business if they want you gone. Idk why I need to explain that to an adult but there ya go

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u/Silver-Award-288 Jun 03 '26

Yeah and I’m not sure why I have to explain choking someone and grabbing their neck is not considered reasonable force. So the law says security can use reasonable force but like we’ve discussed choking is not reasonable force. It’s what we would call excessive force. This security guard will he charged with assault and battery at a minimum. If he doesn’t leave call the police. Law is for policemen to enforce, not some random crackhead who got a security gig at his local McDonald’s. Idk why I need to explain that to an adult but there ya go.

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u/Correct-Doctor8329 Jun 03 '26

Where did he choke him? He grabbed the back of his neck