Saskatchewan Security Guard FAQ
Do security guards and private investigators have the power of arrest? No. This legislation does not provide a specific power of arrest to security guards or private investigators. Powers of arrest are governed under the Criminal Code of Canada. What is the complaint process for a member of the public who feels he or she […]
The Security Guard License in Saskatchewan
The security guard license is essential. No person may act as a private investigator or security guard in Saskatchewan without a license. Anybody operating as a security guard in Saskatchewan must be licensed before working. Failure to meet the licensing requirement may result in the security officer, his or her employer, or both, being charged […]
THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND SECURITY GUARDS ACT, 1997
In Saskatchewan, Security Guards and Private Investigators are presently regulated by provincial legislation, called The Private Investigators and Security Guards Act, 1997. This act governs all aspects of mandatory security guard training and equipment requirements as well as the issuing, renewal and cancellation of security guard licenses. No person may act as a private investigator […]
