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Legal Use of Force: Lessons from an Incident at a Walmart

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In February of 2026, a female caused a disturbance inside the McDonald’s at a Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Walmart. When security attempted to get the woman to leave, she struck one of the guards in the face. The security guard responded by slapping the woman back. The video of the incident can be viewed here. This…

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Integrity – Why Your Character Matters as Much as Your Uniform

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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…

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Jewellery Store Robberies in Canada: The Role of Security

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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,…

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Use of Force and the Law: Lessons from the Warriner Case

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Security guards in Ontario are sometimes required to use force in the performance of their duties. This carries significant safety, and legal risks. These risks are very real, and can be life-changing. The 2020 death of Stephanie Warriner following an interaction with hospital security highlights this reality. Not only did someone tragically lose their life,…

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The Role of a Security Guard in Ontario

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Security guards play an essential role in the protection of people, property, information and assets.  They are often the front-line of defense in various settings such as shopping malls, industrial sites, corporate and residential buildings. As crime rates fluctuate and public policing resources become stretched, the need for private security guards continues to increase.  For…

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