Security guard training is governed by the provinces and territories. Six provinces require 33.5 to 54 hours of training to get a security license. Four provinces and the territories require ZERO training. Even with 40 hours of training, these security Read More …
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Chronicles 6: on-duty deaths
Reporting violence against security professionals that might have been prevented by training and tools. In October 2023, Michael Ferdinand was on duty at an Ontario casino. At least four young adults attempted to enter the casino, but were stopped and Read More …
Chronicles 5: on-duty deaths
Reporting violence against security professionals that might have been prevented by training and tools. In February 2024, an unnamed 58 year old security guard was patrolling a parkade when they were attacked by and fought with Bezhani SARVAR. The guard Read More …
National First Responder Day — 01 May
Security professionals are very often first on scene to situations. As the role of and expectations on security professionals increase, it is reasonable to ask for security professionals to be recognized as first responders. Feel free to copy and share Read More …
Being a security guard does not mean you can be assaulted
Protesting is fine, until it infringes on the legal rights of others and legal decisions of the courts. Mayuk (Nicole) MANUEL was part of a group of protesters who attempted to forced their way into a meeting of Trans Mountain Read More …
Chronicles 4: on-duty deaths
Reporting violence against security professionals that might have been prevented by training and tools. In March 2025, security guard George Fernandez was working at an apartment building, and observed a package thief. He intervened and was pushed to the ground Read More …
