OSH Security Practice Test

What has the Shand Inquest entailed for the security industry?

1. It entailed the making of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (Bill 159)

2. It entailed the making of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2004 (Bill 159)

3. It entailed the Private Investigators & Security Guards Act did not need any changes

4. It entailed strict reversions of the Private Investigators & Security Guards Act

The correct answer is: It entailed the making of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (Bill 159)

The Shand Inquest has been significant for the security industry primarily because it led to the creation of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 (Bill 159). This legislative change aimed to enhance the regulation of private security services and investigative activities, addressing various issues identified during the inquest. These issues included accountability, training standards, and licensing of security personnel. The introduction of this Act represented a critical shift towards ensuring that security providers in the industry are properly vetted and comply with established regulations, thereby improving the overall professionalism and integrity within the sector. This legislative framework aims to protect the public and ensure that security personnel meet specific standards, reflecting the impact of the Shand Inquest on shaping policies in the security industry. In contrast, the references to the 2004 Act are incorrect because the significant legislative changes specifically resulting from the Shand Inquest were enacted in 2005, updating and improving upon previous laws. The idea that the Private Investigators & Security Guards Act did not need any changes contradicts the findings of the inquest, which highlighted the need for reform and regulation in the security industry. Lastly, the notion of strict reversions suggests a regression rather than the progressive reforms brought forth by the 2005