Washington State Security Guard License Practice Exam

An aggressive subject raises his fist and yells a threat, closing aggressively. This action is considered what level of profiled subject behaviour?

1. Cooperative

2. Actively Resistant

3. Assaultive

4. Passively Resistant

The correct answer is: Assaultive

In the field of security, subject behavior is often categorized into different levels based on the actions and intentions displayed by the individual. In this scenario, the person is showing aggressive behavior by raising his fist and vocalizing a threat while approaching in an aggressive manner. This behavior fits the category of 'Assaultive'. The Assaultive phase typically includes direct harm to a person or property, such as attempts to harm, the use of physical force, or the presence of a weapon. In this case, the raised fist represents a potential use of physical force and the verbal threat further signifies an intention to cause harm. This combination of physical and vocal aggression exceeds what would be classified as active resistance (actively attempts to counteract a guard’s actions without causing physical harm) or passive resistance (non-compliance without any physical force or movement). The behavior described certainly does not fall under the 'Cooperative' category as this means the person is compliant and willing to follow instructions. Therefore, 'Assaultive' is the correct answer because of the potential for harm displayed through both the physical and vocal aggression.