OSH Security Practice Test

In general the only time that security guards will be engaged in enforcement activities that fall under the Provincial Offenses Act is when they are licensed under specified municipalities to assist in the enforcement of parking violations

1. True

2. False

3. Situational

4. Unknown

The correct answer is: True

The statement is correct because security guards typically have limited authority when it comes to enforcement activities and their primary role is to observe and report rather than enforce laws. However, in specific situations, particularly when they are licensed by certain municipalities, they can indeed assist in enforcing regulations related to parking violations under the Provincial Offenses Act. This licensing provides them with the legal authority necessary to perform enforcement duties in that context. In other scenarios, security guards would not typically engage in enforcement unless explicitly granted those powers through local regulations or training. Many other law enforcement actions remain strictly within the jurisdiction of police officers or those holding specific enforcement powers. Therefore, the correct answer reflects the unique and conditional circumstances under which security guards can engage in such activities.