N Z Security Officers Association

Chubb Security (Aus) sold to Indian firm

US-based UTC Fire & Security has sold its Australian arm, including Chubb Security Personnel, Chubb Mobile Services and MSS Security Group, to Indian company Security and Intelligence Services for an undisclosed sum.

NZSOA Optimistic About Release of New Database

New Zealand Security Officers Association

TUESDAY 29 July 2008

The New Zealand Security Officers Association today announced the recent release of a database on which information regarding vehicles of interest (VOI) could be shared amongst security officers across the country.

Are police coping with rising crime?

As the pressure mounts on police over crime in south Auckland, an incident on Friday night highlights that police are struggling to cope.

Roman Lomani did not expect to be the last line of defence against aggressive criminals, but last Friday he found out he was.

The Manukau security guard claims police did not respond to his 111 calls after he raced to the aid of a cafe owner who had been confronted by three youths demanding money.

New security bill a sham

The bill proposed by Mr. Cosgrove is a sham.

That it is is not a surprise as the Dept of Justice Officers responsible to review "the industry" where prohibited from investigating any issue that was not contained within the existing PISG Act with the exception of training.

PRESS RELEASE: NZSOA expresses reservations over proposed security bill

The New Zealand Security Officers Association today expressed reservations about Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove’s Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill designed to overhaul the legislation governing the security industry that was announced yesterday and is expected to be ready to be introduced into Parliament within the next few months.

The NZSOA was particularly concerned about pre-licensing training and the exclusion of in-house security guards under the proposed bill.

Bill to overhaul New Zealand�s security industry

Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today announced the government’s decisions over how it will overhaul the legislation governing the security industry. These decisions will be drafted into the Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill, which is expected to be ready to be introduced into Parliament within the next few months.

Guard attack motive a mystery

A surprise attack which left a Whangarei security guard unconscious has mystified his employers.

Cosgrove says bill would protect bouncers, public

The minister behind new legislation to introduce compulsory training for bouncers says both bouncers and the public alike need to be protected from out-of-control situations.

Copper Bock death leads to law change

The death of a man outside the Copper Bock pub as bouncers held him down has prompted new legislation to regulate the proper training of security staff.

Truth about fake robbery revealed

Two security van guards had their arms and legs bound and were dumped in the back of their van in a fake armed robbery that netted them and three others just under $350,000.