A recent incident at a Brentwood Co-Op grocery store in Calgary has reignited public debate around the use of force by security guards in Canada, citizen’s arrest laws, and how public perception can influence security industry policies. A video circulating …
A recent incident has caused widespread media attention. A security guard in Toronto was charged with assault following a confrontation with a customer at a local Dollarama store. Not only did this incident result in legal and reputational consequences, …
Introduction Given the nature of their role, and the role of private security in general, security guards may be required to use force from time to time. It may be required to protect themselves or others, protect property, prevent crimes, …
Many new Security Guards are unaware that Use of Force training is not mandatory to work in bars or nightclubs as bar security or bouncers. Currently, no training standards exist in Ontario for what is or is not appropriate Use …
Courts follow best practices when determining if a person is properly “trained” but this is not legislated in Ontario. What the courts do look at based on a balance of probabilities is whether the person remembered their training, and did …
Now you can complete your Use of Force and Passive Handcuffing Certificate online. We are often asked questions such as: Can Security Guards use force and handcuff people while working? Are Security Guards allowed to carry handcuffs? What kind of …
August 2020 update Reality vs Fiction There is NO mandatory use of force, physical skills, or hands on training required by legislation, (other than the theory contained in all basic licensing training), ANYWHERE in Canada, except in B.C. There …
Do you need Use Of Force Training in Toronto? If you’re looking for a Use of Force Training and Handcuffing course then this is the best online use of force class in Canada. You will receive certification once you’ve completed …
So, you’ve taken your Security Guard Training, or are in the process, congratulations! You are on your way to a rewarding career. With that career there are certain challenges you may face on the job that might require the use …