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The security industry runs on trust. Your clients trust you with keys, access to restricted areas, and to sensitive information. They also trust you to represent them fairly and professionally. The public trusts you to stay fair and in control when emotions run high. The police and justice system trusts your notes and reports, when…

There has been an increase in jewellery store robberies across Canada. Stores located in malls are being increasingly targeted. Groups enter fast, smash glass display counters, snatch as much as they can, and are gone within seconds. Public videos of these robberies quickly spread online, followed by quick, and sometimes harsh, public reaction. People ask,…

On September 18, 2022, thousands of fans gathered at Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Amphitheatre for the final night of the Breakout Festival; a two-day hip-hop event featuring major performers.   Just before he was to hit the stage, headliner Lil Baby cancelled his performance, citing illness. What began as excitement and anticipation amongst the…

If you’re in Brampton and planning to become a licensed security guard, there’s one key requirement you can’t skip: 👉 First Aid & CPR Certification Security Guard Course Inc. (SGC) is proud to announce that our partner , One4All First Aid & CPR Services, is now offering in-person training right here in Brampton. This means…

It’s as predictable as it is inevitable.  At some point during an event, a guest is going to get upset and become confrontational.  It might start with a raised voice, some finger pointing, or a shove.  It might even end with someone injured, arrested, or in a video splashed across social media.  When injuries occur…

This past July, almost 1.5 million people enjoyed the fun and festivities at the Calgary Stampede. This included a free concert by hip-hop artist Don Toliver, which drew in a massive crowd. As a result, what began as a summer highlight quickly became a dangerous scene of overcrowding and panic. With no limits on capacity…

In August 2025, a security guard in Winnipeg was almost stabbed while trying to prevent a grocery store from being robbed.  While the suspect initially got away, he was later apprehended by Winnipeg Police.  What started as an ordinary shift for this security guard, quickly turned violent.  This incident serves as a stark reminder that…

Ontario’s private security industry has a rare opportunity right now. The provincial government wants to hear directly from guards, supervisors, and managers about how to modernize the law that sets the ground rules for your work: the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA). This post explains what is happening, why your voice matters,…

A guard in downtown Toronto is working a late shift at a shopping mall. Near the entrance, a man is pacing back and forth, muttering loudly and swearing at no one in particular.  Shoppers are nervous.  Some avoid the entrance altogether. The guard approaches, knowing this situation could escalate quickly.   This type of encounter…

In August 2025, Kawartha Lakes police charged a Lindsay, Ontario resident following a violent home invasion.  According to media reports, an intruder armed with a weapon (reportedly a crossbow) forced entry into an apartment in the early morning hours. The intruder was confronted by the resident, which resulted in the intruder suffering life-threatening injuries. The…