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Professional Security Guard – What’s in it for you?

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Security, Safety, and Service are part of what it takes to be a professional licensed Security Guard. It might surprise you that you will get more than you ever thought possible in a job that allows you to give back. Read on to find how to get your Ontario Security License and what opportunities and…

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Security Guards and First Aid Training

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CPR brings Security to those who have it and Security Licenses to those who need them. You’re probably aware that many professions require mandatory CPR training. Lifeguards, medical personnel, paramedics…but did you know that security guards are that category? That’s right, in order to obtain your Security Guard License in Ontario, you need to have…

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January 31, 2019

Powers Of Arrest – Section 494

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What is an Arrest? An Arrest is the process of detaining an individual for the purposes of investigating the individual’s possible involvement in a criminal activity. It is important to realize that an individual who has been arrested still has rights, and you must be respectful of those rights. Criminal Offences Section 494 of the…

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January 17, 2019

Private Investigator Jobs

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Obtaining your private investigator license in Ontario and finding private investigator jobs in Ontario is a process similar to the licensing process for security guards, though job prospects are very different. Proper training, conceptual and practical knowledge, and administrative requirements all form the basis of licensing before you can work in this field. Private investigators…

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My Ontario Security License: Security Guard Training Basics

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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…

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Private Investigator Training In Ontario

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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…

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October 12, 2018

Use Of Force And Handcuffing

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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…

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September 25, 2018

Security Guard Use of Radio 10 Codes

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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…

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A Brief History of Private Investigation in Canada and Beyond

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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,…

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The Importance of First Aid and CPR

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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…

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