British Columbia (BC) Security Guard License Practice Exam

Relative Position 1 is deemed vulnerable or dangerous primarily because the security professional (SP) is within range of the subject's extended limbs. In this position, the SP is close enough that the subject can reach out, potentially striking, grabbing, or otherwise engaging physically in a way that could compromise the SP's safety. This proximity reduces the security professional's ability to effectively distance themselves in a threatening situation, making it easier for an aggressive individual to escalate an encounter.

Maintaining a safe distance from subjects is a fundamental principle in security training, as it allows the SP to respond more effectively to potential aggression and to maintain control of the situation. In contrast to this position, being too far away or in a public space does not inherently render a security professional vulnerable in the same direct manner as being within striking distance of the subject. Hence, the inherent risk of physical confrontation when in this relative position is what makes it particularly dangerous.