Gain essential knowledge of the legal principles that guide security professionals in their daily responsibilities. This course covers the application of laws in the security environment, focusing on human rights, statutory codes, criminal law, lawful arrest, and industry-specific regulations. Learn how to handle incidents involving trespassing, dangerous substances, and public gatherings while adhering to legal standards.
This course provides comprehensive insights into the legal framework necessary for security professionals to operate within the boundaries of the law while ensuring public safety. You’ll explore critical topics such as Human Rights and the PSIRA Statutory Code of Conduct, both of which form the ethical backbone for security practices. Delve into Criminal Law and learn the correct procedures for effecting arrests to avoid liabilities. The course also covers specific legislative acts relevant to security, including the Liquor Act, Explosives Act, Dangerous Weapons Act, and Firearms Control Act. Practical training on issues like trespassing, searching protocols, and managing public gatherings under The Public Gathering Act is included, equipping you with the legal knowledge to handle diverse security situations confidently and responsibly.
Course Content
- Secu-Train
- Introduction
- Human rights(A)
- Human rights(B)
- Rights contained in the Bill of rights
- Enforcement of rights
- Interpretation of the Bill of rights
- Purpose, application, and interpretation of the code
- Application of Code
- General obligations towards the Authority
- General obligations towards the public and the private security industry
- General obligations towards clients, and issues related thereto
- Provisions regarding certain categories and classes of security service providers and different types of security services
- Obligations on employers of in-house security officers
- Provisions regarding improper conduct, the enforcement of the code and other matters relating thereto
- Introduction
- The requirements of a crime
- Private Defense
- The test for private defense
- Exceeding the limits of private defense
- Summary
- Necessity
- Consent
- Summary
- The rights of a Lawful citizen
- Arrest
- Manner of effecting an arrest
- Offences committed in the presence of the arrestor
- Pursuit in order to effect an arrest
- Arrest by owner, lawful occupier or person in charge or person authorized
- Assisting in performing an arrest
- Use of force to effect an arrest
- The influence of the Constitution on section
- The use of Lethal Force
- Schedule 1 offences: (Sections 40, 42)
- The concept of lethal force is described in line with common law principles
- The concept of private defense is described in line with common law principles
- Use of force by Law Enforcement Officials
- Security officers role in enforcing the liquor Act
- Prohibitions to supply liquor or methylated spirits to a minor
- Functions of inspectors
- Role of the security officer
- Purpose of the Explosives
- Important legislative Requirements
- Purpose of the Dangerous Weapons Act
- Definitions
- Prohibitions of the possession of dangerous weapons, firearms, and certain other objects
- Penalties when dangerous weapons or firearms are used in the commission of offences involving violence
- Storage and transport of firearms and ammunition
- Carrying of firearm in public place
- Conditions imposed on transporter of firearm
- Firearm transporter’s permit
- Duties of holder of permit
- Cancellation of firearm transporter’s permit
- Records to be kept
- Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act 53 of 1985
- Definitions
- Access to public premises and vehicles
- Exemption of certain persons
- Offences
- Introduction
- State may seize certain articles
- Search and seizure without a warrant
- Searching Premises
- The manner in which the search must be conducted
- Purpose of the Act
- Importance of the Gatherings Act
- Vicarious liability
- Civil liability
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
