To find out the answers to the questions below in helping to explain the new Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 click here to be directed to the Ministry of Community Safety & Social Services. 

• Do I need a security guard licence?
• What are the minimum requirements to hold a security guard / private investigator licence now?
• How much does a licence cost and for how long is it valid?
• How do I get a licence application?
• Exemptions
• Why is there a Code of Conduct?  What does it mean?
• What businesses need to register?
• Will a business need to register and get alicence?
• How long is a registration valid?
• What does a registration cost?
• Are security guards and private investigators allowed to use batons and handcuffs under the new act?
• What kind of training will security guards need so they can use this equipment?
• Is there a regulation about uniforms?
• It could be really expensive to change uniforms.  Does the ministry have a plan to assist businesses with the cost of complying?
• I am a licensed security guard and/or private investigator.  Am I obligated to show my licence to a member of the public upon request?
• Why am I required to produce my licence to members of the public?

  
For further information contact:
Private Security and Investigative Services Branch
416-212-1650 or 1-866-767-7454
email: PSIS.PrivateSecurity@ontario.ca