Alberta ABST Practice Questions - Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Licensing Exam

What distinguishes a private security guard from a police officer in Alberta regarding their authority?

Police enforce only provincial law; guards enforce all federal criminal law. Police authority comes from statute; guards use citizen's arrest and contract. Guards have broader authority on private property than police officers. Guards may arrest for any crime on private property regardless of severity.

Correct Answer:

Police authority comes from statute; guards use citizen's arrest and contract.

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