Q1. A West Virginia security guard is managing a crowd during a local festival when a verbal altercation escalates toward physical violence. According to WV security guidelines, what is the guard’s best immediate response?

• ○Attempt to physically separate the individuals involved without backup.
• ○Use loud verbal commands to disperse the crowd and call for WV law enforcement backup immediately.
• ○Ignore the situation and focus on other duties to avoid personal risk.
• ○Engage in the altercation to protect other attendees.