OSH Security Practice Test

Which of the following regulates the security industry in Ontario?

1. The Criminal Code and Charter of Rights

2. The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005

3. The Police Services Act

4. The Private Investigators Security Guards Act, 1990

The correct answer is: The Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005

The correct answer is the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005. This legislation specifically governs the private security and investigative services industry in Ontario, outlining the requirements for licensing, training, and conduct of security personnel and private investigators. It was established to ensure that these services are provided in a professional manner and to enhance public safety. The other options, while related to law enforcement and civil rights, do not specifically regulate the security industry in Ontario. The Criminal Code and Charter of Rights primarily address criminal law and individual rights and freedoms in Canada. The Police Services Act focuses on the governance of police services rather than private security. Similarly, the Private Investigators Security Guards Act, 1990, was an earlier piece of legislation that has since been replaced and is no longer the primary regulatory framework for the industry as the 2005 act has taken precedence.