What should you do if a person involved in an incident threatens you or leaves the area?

In situations where an incident occurs and a person involved either threatens you or leaves the area, prioritizing your safety and ensuring accurate documentation is essential. Taking detailed notes at a secure location allows you to preserve important information about the incident while reducing the risk of further confrontation or escalation. This documentation can be crucial for any subsequent investigations or reports that may follow and aids in creating a clear, accurate account of what transpired.

Continuing to pursue or confront the individual can increase the risk of harm to yourself and others, as confrontation may escalate the situation. The focus should always be on personal safety and maintaining a calm approach. Making an arrest is also not the responsibility of an unarmed security guard, as they typically do not have the authority to detain individuals without proper training or equipment. Thus, the best action in this context is to ensure you have a secure and accurate log of the events for reporting purposes.