Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)

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A. Introduction

Complaints against licensed security guards can be filed with the Registrar of Security Programs Division, Ministry of Justice. Complaints can relate to the licensing of a security business or security employee, about the conduct or behaviour of a security employee, or about the use of equipment. Filing a complaint is free. Complaining against an unlicensed guard should be done directly to the employer. Most security guards in BC are now required to be licensed under the Security Services Act, SBC 2007, c 30. General information and links can be obtained at www.securityandyou.ca. This website is a project of the BC Human Rights Coalition aimed at raising public awareness. B.Filing the Complaint Complaints must be made in writing within one year of the incident. Complaint forms can be obtained by contacting the Ministry or online. Ministry of Justice Policing and Security Branch, Security Programs Division PO Box 9217 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9J1 Website: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/securityindustry Telephone: 1 (855) 587-0185 Fax: (250) 387-4454 Email: sgspdsec@gov.bc.caOnce a complaint has been filed, the Registrar will determine whether the matter is within its jurisdiction. If it is, then an investigator will be assigned. The complainant will be notified of the investigation by letter. Complaints can result in a warning notice, a violation ticket, or reconsideration of the officer’ s licence status.