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What are the types of licenses that may be issued under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act?
What are the types of licenses that may be issued under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act?
- License to act as a private investigator, license to act as a security guard, license to engage in the business of selling the services of private investigators, license to engage in the business of selling the services of security guards, license to act as both a private investigator and a security guard, license to engage in the business of selling the services of both private investigators and security guards (correct)
- License to act as a private investigator, license to act as a security guard, license to engage in the business of selling the services of private investigators, license to engage in the business of selling the services of security guards, dual license to act as both a private investigator and a security guard, dual license to engage in the business of selling the services of both private investigators and security guards
- License to act as a private investigator, license to act as a security guard, license to engage in the business of selling the services of private investigators, license to engage in the business of selling the services of security guards, dual license to act as both a private investigator and a security guard, license to engage in the business of selling the services of private investigators and security guards
- License to act as a private investigator, license to act as a security guard, license to engage in the business of selling the services of private investigators, license to engage in the business of selling the services of security guards, dual license to act as both a private investigator and a security guard, license to engage in the business of selling the services of both private investigators and security guards
What are the obligations of individuals and employer organizations in relation to licensing according to the text?
What are the obligations of individuals and employer organizations in relation to licensing according to the text?
- Undergo background checks, represent themselves to the public, maintain meticulous records, make records accessible to authorized entities
- Undergo training, furnish identification, wear specified uniforms, carry specified equipment
- Undergo background checks, undergo training, wear specified uniforms, carry specified equipment
- Represent themselves to the public, furnish identification, maintain meticulous records, make records accessible to authorized entities (correct)
What does the Private Security and Investigative Services Act delineate?
What does the Private Security and Investigative Services Act delineate?
- Individual's responsibilities in relation to licensing, licensing application process, discretionary eligibility criteria, allowances, associated consequences, specifications for uniforms and equipment
- Individual's rights in relation to licensing, licensing renewal process, recommended eligibility criteria, permissions, associated rewards, specifications for uniforms and equipment
- Individual's obligations in relation to licensing, licensing application process, mandatory eligibility criteria, prohibitions, associated penalties, specifications for uniforms and equipment (correct)
- Individual's duties in relation to licensing, licensing approval process, necessary eligibility criteria, authorizations, associated sanctions, specifications for uniforms and equipment
Who has the authority to examine, seize, require production of items, conduct tests, and use other investigative techniques as described in the warrant?
Who has the authority to examine, seize, require production of items, conduct tests, and use other investigative techniques as described in the warrant?
Under what circumstances may John exercise investigative powers without a warrant?
Under what circumstances may John exercise investigative powers without a warrant?
Who is authorized to ensure compliance with regulations, conduct inspections, and enter premises at any reasonable time?
Who is authorized to ensure compliance with regulations, conduct inspections, and enter premises at any reasonable time?
What is one of the main focuses of Mr. Johnson's comprehensive inspection?
What is one of the main focuses of Mr. Johnson's comprehensive inspection?
What is emphasized regarding the use of firearms by the security team?
What is emphasized regarding the use of firearms by the security team?
What is the role of John in ensuring compliance with firearm regulations?
What is the role of John in ensuring compliance with firearm regulations?
What is the post-inspection action taken by Sarah and her colleagues?
What is the post-inspection action taken by Sarah and her colleagues?
What is the level of Mr. Johnson's involvement in the Ministry’s investigative team?
What is the level of Mr. Johnson's involvement in the Ministry’s investigative team?
What is the focus of the advisory mentioned in the text?
What is the focus of the advisory mentioned in the text?
What is a mandatory requirement for holding a license under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005?
What is a mandatory requirement for holding a license under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005?
Who is considered an investigator under the Act without requiring a separate investigator's license?
Who is considered an investigator under the Act without requiring a separate investigator's license?
Under what circumstances may investigators exercise powers without a warrant?
Under what circumstances may investigators exercise powers without a warrant?
What is a mandatory requirement for holding a license under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005?
What is a mandatory requirement for holding a license under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005?
Who can initiate investigations under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005?
Who can initiate investigations under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005?
Under what circumstances can investigators exercise powers without a warrant?
Under what circumstances can investigators exercise powers without a warrant?
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Study Notes
Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (PSISA)
- Employers in Ontario hiring private investigators or security guards must complete a registration process and provide a mailing address for official correspondence.
- Mandatory requirements for holding a license under the Act include a clean criminal record, being 18 years or older, entitled to work in Canada, and completion of prescribed training and testing.
- Licenses issued under the Act are not transferable, and individuals failing to meet the Act's requirements must return their license within five days.
- The Act outlines minimum requirements for licensing, including responsibilities, licensing process, mandatory requirements, general duties, standards, practices, regulations, and prohibitions.
- The Registrar may appoint individuals as investigators, and police officers are considered investigators by virtue of their office, not requiring a separate investigator's license.
- Investigators must produce a certificate of appointment or identification as a police officer upon request while exercising their powers under the Act.
- Investigators or the Registrar may initiate investigations based on complaints or without a complaint being made.
- A justice of the peace may issue a warrant, upon application by an investigator, based on reasonable grounds for believing a contravention of the Act or the regulations.
- Warrants obtained may authorize investigators to enter premises, examine relevant items, seize evidence, require production of items, conduct tests, and use investigative techniques.
- No person shall obstruct an investigator or withhold, alter, or destroy anything relevant to the investigation.
- Investigators may exercise powers without a warrant in certain exigent circumstances, and they can call upon police officers for assistance, using necessary force.
- Certified copies of documents or records by an investigator are admissible in evidence to the same extent as the original.
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