Bill To raise industry standards applauded

NEW ZEALAND SECURITY ASSOCIATION (INC)

Media release

16th September 2010
 
New Zealand Security Association Applauds Bill To raise industry standards
 
The Chairman of the NZSA Mr Peter Freeman has welcomed the passing of the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act. “Since the legislation was enacted 36 years ago there have been massive changes to the sector. The change in technology alone has completely altered the face of the industry. The legislation was desperately in need of an upgrade. ” said NZSA Chairman Peter Freeman.
 
“We have been asking for this legislation to be updated for the past 7 years and we congratulate the Hon Nathan Guy for the efficient way he has progressed this legislation through the house.
 
“As an organisation we have done our best to ensure that our members are delivering to a set of high quality standards. The public needs to know that the security firm they are dealing with has integrity and is well trained. This new legislation which incorporates compulsory training and increased rigour around the enforcement of security guard licensing, is most important to the raising and maintaining of professional standards in the security profession.
 
“We need effective legislation to enforce security guard licensing standards otherwise it will always be possible for maverick operators to hire out staff. This legislation goes a long way to protecting the public and ensuring the security company they deal with is both professional and well qualified to protect both them and their property.
 
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