Security have the authority to detain potential terrorists.

• A. False
• B. Only with a warrant
• C. Only during emergencies
• D. True

Answer: (D)

Detaining someone when there’s reasonable suspicion they are involved in a crime or posing a serious threat is a legitimate power for security personnel. In practice, this means a security officer can hold a person briefly if they reasonably believe the person is connected to a crime or could cause harm, including potential terrorism, until police arrive or take over. The detention should be brief, necessary, and proportionate, and the officer should clearly communicate the reason for the hold, ensure the person’s safety, and avoid excessive force.

Warrants aren’t always required for this kind of detention—private security can detain under lawful circumstances when they observe or reasonably suspect criminal activity. It isn’t limited to emergencies either; security officers may act when there’s a credible threat or ongoing suspicious behavior, not just during explicit emergencies.