Comments from industry leaders show that advanced training is needed within the Canadian security industry. CAšSP and several provincial governments have conducted surveys and consultations that formally echo that message. Currently, there is no structure or standard to security training. Read More …
The parties: With zero justification, security guards repeatedly assaulted and falsely arrested a teenager. The consequences: Total payment: 1.8M CAšSP‘s observation: Paladin has a training academy, but their guards were negligently trained. In-house training often fails because the pressures of Read More …
On 02 March 2026, a security guard loses emotional control and viscously assaults a subject ā¦ using brass knuckles! Brass knuckles are a prohibited weapon in Canada. This guard lacked the ability to control his emotions, lacked an understanding of Read More …
Professions that require months of classroom and field training, and continuing education: Professions that require ZERO to ONE WEEK of training, and ZERO continuing education. This despite the challenging, dangerous, and litigous situations security guards are expected to engage in. Read More …
Across Canada, hospital emergency rooms are chaotic. Security professionals are the first line of defense and first responders when called to situations. They report that general frustration of the patrons is increasing, and an increasing number of weapons being seized. Read More …
The Northwest Territories does not license or require training of security guards. The government trusts security employers to appropriately hire and train their security staff. This has failed twice in the past three months. In January 2026, two security guards Read More …
