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My Ontario Security License: Security Guard Training Basics In the world of a private Security Guard, training is of the utmost importance. Prior to attempting your Security Guard license exam in Ontario, be sure to take the necessary Ontario Security License training. Not only will this training provide you with the background you need to…

Private Investigator Training in Ontario has some training similarities to private security guards. Not only do they need to be licensed, but they require the proper training courses to equip them with the knowledge that is necessary to perform their work safely in the field. In this blog post, we will explore private investigator training…

Use of Force and Handcuffing Security guards and private investigators in Ontario are governed by the Private Security and Investigative Services Act. This act is especially relevant when discussing the issues of using force or handcuffing in the field of duty. However we must keep in mind that there are still no mandatory training rules…

Security Guard Use of Radio 10 Codes Communication is an essential skill for security guard safety and the ability to deploy an effective response to each situation while on duty. As such, radio codes are integral to a security guard’s ability to provide proper service and protection on site. The Association of Public Safety Communications…

Top 5 Reasons To Be A Security Guard Private Security can be an exciting career.  We’ve put together a list of what we think are some of the best reasons to get security guard training and get started! 1. Have A Look Behind The Scenes Security Guards have access to restricted areas that the public…

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a method used to save someone when their heartbeat or breathing has stopped. Such examples include when someone has drowned or has had a heart attack. This is done by compressing the chest of a patient at a given rate, typically at around 100 to 120 times a minute. Breathing into…

The history of private investigation immediately makes one think of 1920s private eye detective novels and movies. You might be surprised to find out that the reality of how private investigation agencies started isn’t far off from the smokey interrogation rooms and dapper attire of Sherlock Holmes or Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon. Today,…

Why Everyone Should Be Trained in Emergency First Aid   There’s one simple answer to this: having the knowledge and training to perform emergency first aid procedures saves lives. If more people around us were trained in Emergency first aid, there would be that many more people around us who are able to respond to…

How are Private Security Guards Trained? Private security guards can be hired to keep a property or event safe. Whenever there’s a situation where crowd control and safety is needed for the general public, private security guards are trained to appropriately respond to many emergency situations, should they occur. As the population in Ontario continues…

Why I Have My Ontario Security Guard License “Letter From A Former student” Recently I decided to take the 40hr Ontario Security Guard Training Course.  I was able to complete it on my own time and at my own pace which was great.  I did need my Emergency Level First Aid Certification which is part…