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Why the New Private Security Bill is a Sham

Monday, 13 October 2008, 9:42 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The long awaited Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill has finally been introduced into Parliament. The brainchild of Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove, the Bill has been designed to address a number of deficiencies in the current ... More >>

Powers Needed For Community Patrols

Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 10:19 am | NZ Security Officers Association

Security Officers who conduct community crime prevention patrols to fill shortfalls of police numbers need greater powers of arrest and detention to effectively do the job, The New Zealand Security Officers Association said today. More >>

A ‘Clayton’s’ Security Bill

Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 4:42 pm | NZ Security Officers Association

The New Zealand Security Officers Association today expressed its disappointment at Clayton Cosgrove’s Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Bill that was introduced to Parliament last week. More >>

NZSOA Optimistic About Release of New Database

Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 11:07 am | NZ Security Officers Association

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. More >>

Reservations over proposed security bill

Monday, 7 July 2008, 9:55 am | NZ Security Officers Association

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 ... More >>

Handcuffs could have prevented death

Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 9:18 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The death of a man in a Blenheim bar last year could have been prevented if the doormen who restrained him had recourse to the use of handcuffs, the New Zealand Security Officers Association said today. More >>

Title Awarded to Life-Saving Security Guard

Monday, 26 June 2006, 9:50 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The quick actions of security officer Lawrence Maber (43) are believed to have prevented a woman’s homicide and have earned Mr Maber the title of Security Officer of the Year. Mr Maber’s award was announced at the New Zealand Security Association’s annual ... More >>

Minister/Police warned about security licensing

Thursday, 22 June 2006, 9:30 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The Minister of Police, Annette King and the New Zealand Police were warned late last year about the threat posed to the public by unlicensed guards, the New Zealand Security Officers Association said today. More >>

Police praise actions of security officer

Friday, 20 January 2006, 3:09 pm | NZ Security Officers Association

Police are praising the actions of a Napier security officer that resulted in an arrest of a man alleged to be a serial arsonist, the New Zealand Security Officers Association reported today. More >>

First Reported Security Casualty For 2006

Tuesday, 17 January 2006, 8:47 am | NZ Security Officers Association

A security officer was assaulted while conducting patrols near Christchurch Airport, the New Zealand Security Officers Association reported today. More >>

Security Tips For The Festive Season

Friday, 16 December 2005, 1:46 pm | NZ Security Officers Association

The New Zealand Security Officers Association has compiled a list of security tips for those intending to go on holiday over the Christmas and New Year period. More >>

Convicted Security Officer Uncertified

Tuesday, 6 December 2005, 10:15 am | NZ Security Officers Association

A security officer who received an eight-month jail sentence for burglary did not hold a current Certificate of Approval as required by law, the New Zealand Security Officers Association reported today. More >>

Burglary Attempt Foiled By Security Firm Friday

Friday, 2 December 2005, 12:10 am | NZ Security Officers Association

A Bay of Plenty business owner is pleased with the actions of a local security firm and police for their part in preventing a burglary, the New Zealand Security Officers Association reported today. More >>

Security Officer’s Actions Lead to Arrest

Friday, 18 November 2005, 11:50 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The fast actions of a security officer resulted in the arrest of two suspects yesterday evening, the New Zealand Security Officers Association reported today. More >>

Suspects Nabbed By Market Leading Technology

Wednesday, 16 November 2005, 9:33 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The fast response of a Bay of Plenty security firm that led to the arrest of two people in Mount Maunganui last night, was attributed to the use of improved alarm monitoring software developed in New Zealand. More >>

Papamoa Residents Warned

Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 8:43 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The New Zealand Security Officers Association today warned residents in the Papamoa suburb of Mt Maunganui after receiving reports of attempted burglaries and unidentified security sales staff in the area. More >>

Radio Station Irresponsible Says NZSOA

Monday, 7 November 2005, 10:02 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The New Zealand Security Officers Association has slammed a ZM Radio Station promotion, calling it irresponsible and inconsiderate to residents. More >>

Waikato Dog Thieves No Surprise To NZSOA

Friday, 4 November 2005, 9:23 am | NZ Security Officers Association

The New Zealand Security Officers Association is not surprised that a gang of people have been able to masquerade as dog control officers, which has resulted in the theft of a number of pets in the Waikato region. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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