Private Security and Investigative Services Act Flashcards
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Under the PSISA, what must a licensed security guard agency provide to the Registrar upon request?
Answer: A list of all contracts and licensed employees
Licensed agencies must provide records including contracts, employee lists, and licence information to the Registrar upon request for inspection purposes.
What is the consequence for an employer who knowingly employs an unlicensed security guard under the PSISA?
Answer: The employer may face fines and charges
Employers who knowingly employ unlicensed security guards commit an offence under the PSISA and may face substantial fines and potential charges.
Under the PSISA, what identification must a security guard produce when asked by a member of the public?
Answer: Their security guard licence showing their name and licence number
When requested, a security guard must produce their valid security guard licence, which includes their name, photograph, and licence number.
Under the PSISA, can the Registrar impose conditions on a security guard licence?
Answer: Yes, the Registrar may attach conditions to any licence
The Registrar has the authority to impose conditions on a licence at any time, including restrictions on the type of security work that can be performed.
What does the PSISA require regarding changes in a licensee's personal information?
Answer: The licensee must notify the Registrar of any changes within 30 days
Licensees must notify the Registrar of any material changes to their personal information, including address changes, within a reasonable timeframe.
Under the PSISA, what power does a provincial inspector have when investigating compliance?
Answer: The power to enter business premises and examine records without a warrant
Provincial inspectors appointed under the PSISA have the authority to enter the business premises of licensees and examine records to verify compliance, without requiring a warrant.