Question 7 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
If a security guard stops a teen suspected of shoplifting and searches the teen’s backpack and finds an illegal drug, what is the security guard’s best option?
Answer
A
Search for shoplifted items and leave the drug, as it is not in the guard’s authority.
B
Seize the shiplifted item but do nothing about the drug except give a warning.
C
Detain the teen and turn him or her over to the police.