Which of the following are example offences under WA criminal law relevant to security guards?

• A. Disorderly conduct, trespass
• B. Theft only
• C. Assault only
• D. Disorderly conduct, trespass, theft, assault

Answer: (D)

On-site security work requires recognizing a range of criminal behaviours that can occur in WA. Disorderly conduct covers disruptive behaviour that endangers safety or peace, trespass covers unauthorized entry, theft is taking property, and assault involves unlawful physical contact or threats. In real-world security scenarios, any of these could be the basis for police involvement or for taking action within your powers. Because an incident might involve more than one of these offences, the option that lists all four best reflects what security guards may encounter. The other choices omit one or more relevant offences, making them incomplete.