Security industry laws and policies

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Laws, policies and processes regulate security workers and businesses in B.C.

B.C. laws and regulations

Security workers and businesses must follow laws and regulations related to the security industry.

• Security Services Act
• Security Services Regulation, including the Security Industry Code of Conduct

​Policies and processes

Policies help Security Programs Division apply B.C. laws and regulations.

• Security Licensing Process and Licence Conditions Policies
• Complaints Process Policy
• Risk assessment
• Reconsideration

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