Practice question
What is the fundamental difference in authority between a security guard and a police officer regarding general enforcement of laws?
- Police officers can only make arrests with a warrant, while security guards can make arrests without a warrant.
- Security guards have more authority on private property, whereas police officers have more authority on public property.
- Security guards can only enforce provincial laws, while police officers enforce federal laws.
- Police officers are peace officers with general authority across jurisdictions, while security guards' authority is primarily derived from citizen's powers and property owner's consent.
Answer: D — Police officers are peace officers with general authority across jurisdictions, while security guards' authority is primarily derived from citizen's powers and property owner's consent.
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