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The Private Investigators and Security Agencies Act (the Act) regulates six areas of private security:

While a great deal of the security industry is captured by the Act there are segments of the security industry that are currently not regulated. Licensees are accountable to the Registrar. There is a complaint procedure for individuals or organizations that have concerns about the conduct of a member of the security industry.

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Security Services Act (Bill 15)
December 2007 - UPDATE
The consultation process for drafting regulations is concluded. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General will consider information received from stakeholders in drafting regulations.

Clients can review the consultation documents that were used during the consultation period on the Consultations on Policy and Legislation website.

The Security Services Act (SSA) was passed on May 30, 2007. It is anticipated the new act will come into force in late spring 2008 and will be phased in over two years. In addition to the existing sectors that are currently licensed, the following new sectors of the security industry will be required to obtain licensing to operate in British Columbia:

  • Armoured car guards
  • Corps of Commissionaires
  • Bodyguards
  • Door staff at licensed liquor establishments
  • In-house security and private investigators
  • Closed circuit television and access control installers
Updated: January 7, 2008

 

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