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The role of private security has evolved from the 'night watchman' style of yesterday to the modern delivery of advanced security systems, loss prevention programs, and proactive patrol. This expanded 'life safety and security' role is the subject of new regulations and standards across Canada.

Canadian public safety and security issues of current relevancy are outlined below:

	Bill C-26, The Citizens's Arrest and Self-defence Act, has received second reading and is now before the federal government Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Once passed, the Bill will amend the Criminal Code with respect to citizen (and security) arrests, self-defence, and defence of property.
	Ontario Occupational Health and safety Act, as amended by Bill 168, makes Workplace Violence and Harassment programs mandatory for all employers and includes risk assessments, appropriate counter measures, immediate response procedures, and a reporting - investigative process. Work refusal rights are expanded and domestic violence associated to the workplace is included.
	Quebec Private Security Act is fully in force encompassing security guards, private investigators, transportation of valuables services, locksmiths, electronic systems, and consultants. Mandatory minimum training is set at 70 hours for security guards and 135 hours for private investigators.
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* Ontario Bill 159 - Private Security and Investigative Services Act *
Ontario Private Security and Investigative Services Act and thirteen regulations are in full effect. In-house security employers and employees must now be compliant with registration, licensing, training and testing requirements. Policing & Security Management Services Inc. continues to monitor the application of the Act and regulations and develop corresponding compliance plans for our clients.

* Alberta Bill 10 - Security Services and Investigators Act *
Alberta Security Services and Investigators Act mandatory training took effect June 1, 2011 encompassing in-house and contract security personnel, alarm responders, and loss prevention. The legislation includes mandatory 40-hour Use of Force training to qualify to carry a baton, written policy and procedures, PPCT training standards, and trainer accreditation.

* Law Commission of Canada Report "In Search of Security: The Future of Policing in Canada"
In July 2006 the Law Commission of Canada released this comprehensive 196-page report to Parliament addressing the concept of "policing" as a network of both public policing and private security. Policing & Security Management Services Inc. is pleased to have been a contributor to In Search of Security: The Future of Policing in Canada, and author of the referenced research paper "A Report on University Campus Policing and Security in Canada" (Ottawa: Law Commission of Canada, 2004)

*Inquest Jury Recommendations in the Death of Patrick Shand *
Patrick Shand died during an apprehension by store employees and mall security at a Toronto-area shopping centre. A 2004 coroner's inquest determined that death was accidental resulting from 'restraint asphyxia' and that drug use was a factor. The jury made twenty-two recommendations that have been incorporated in Ontario security industry legislation. Policing & Security Management Services Inc. provided expert testimony at the inquest.

* Criminal Code Bill C-45 Legal Requirements *
The Criminal Code, as amended in 2004 by Bill C-45, creates a legal duty on organizations and "everyone .. who directs how another person does work" to take reasonable steps to prevent bodily harm and penalties for failing to do so.

E. J. (Ted) Carroll, P. Mgr., CPP
President

"Board Certified in Security Management"

Policing & Security Management Services Inc.
4 Robert Speck Parkway, 15th Floor, Mississauga ON CANADA L4Z 1S1
email: services@policingsecurity.ca phone: 905-826-9599 fax: 905-826-1108