Private Security Services Code

Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:22 am

SAN ANDREAS PRIVATE SECURITY COMMISSION CODE

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SECURITY SERVICES OPERATORS

Set of rules and regulations that apply to the private security industry in San Andreas. Regulations set forth by the San Andreas private security Commission.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SAN ANDREAS DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION I. TITLE

This title shall be known and may be cited as the "SAN ANDREAS PRIVATE SECURITY COMMISSION CODE."

SECTION II. DECLARATIONS
(a)"This act" refers to Private Security Service Commission Act of 2021
(b) "Protective gearâ€ includes bullet proof vests, helmets and firearm holsters;
(c) â€œSecurity officerâ€ means a person who holds a guard card license;
(d) â€œCommissionâ€ means the Private Security Service Commission

CHAPTER II. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SECURITY SERVICES OPERATORS

SECTION I. RECRUITMENT, VETTING & TRAINING
(a) A security service operator shall not employ anyone under the age of 18 years to perform a security service
(b) A security service operator shall exercise reasonable care and diligence in the selection and vetting of applicants for employment.
(c) Prior to hiring, authorizing or deploying any person to carry out a security service, a security service operator shallâ€”

(i) Conduct and complete background checks of the applicant;

(ii) Require the applicant to provide at least three letters of reference that address both the applicantâ€™s abilities, experiences, skills and qualifications as well as the applicantâ€™s genera character;

(iii) Validate the applicantâ€™s credentials, qualifications and skills; and

(v) Validate that the applicant is medically and psychometrically suited for the particular job and environment for which he is being hired or deployed.

(d) A security service operator shall, at all times, treat its employees with dignity and respect.
(e) A security service operator shall ensure that security officers in its employ are licensed under the Private Security Service Commission Act of 2021, suitably experienced and qualified, adequately and appropriately trained for the service they are employed to perform and that an appropriate number of security officers is first aid certified. A security service operator shall keep written records of all training provided and undergone by Security officers in its employ.
(f) A security service operator shall regularly monitor security officers and special security officers to ensure that, in the performance of their duties, they are not under the influence of alcohol and dangerous drugs.
(g) A security service operator shall ensure that its employees are familiar with this Code and the relevant laws which govern their conduct.
(h) A security service operator shall establish internal procedures so that its employees may express grievances, and so that these grievances may be resolved within the company.
(i) A security service operator shall take reasonable steps to ensure that its security officers and are trained in etiquette and to respect local customs, traditions, culture, and religious practices wherever they operate.
(j) A security service operator shall take reasonable steps to ensure that its security officers, to the extent reasonably practicable, do not cause undue harm to the physical environment in which they operate
(k) A security service operator shall, upon request by the Commission, provide documentary evidence that it has complied with the provisions of this Code on the recruitment, employment and training of its security officers.

SECTION II. CONTRACTING AND SUBCONTRACTING
(a) Any contract to provide a security service entered into by a security service operator shall comply with the Private Security Service Commission Act of 2021.
(b) A security service operator shall not accept an assignment from a client which would require the security service operator or its employees to engage in or facilitate an illegal act.
(c) A security service operator shall take reasonable steps to ensure that any other security service operators which it subcontracts to provide a security service comply with the Private Security Service Commission Act of 2021.
(d) A security service operator shall not divulge to a third party confidential information about a present or past client gained as a result of a contract with that client.
(e) A security service operator shall establish internal policies with regard to confidentiality and protection of information, as well as policies with regard to information sharing with other security service operators and other persons and entities.
(f) A security service operator shall establish internal policies to avoid conflicts of interest.
(g) Where a security service operator is contemplating entering into a contract that might give rise to a conflict of interest, the security service operator shallâ€”

(i) Avoid that conflict of interest by taking all reasonably practicable steps to do so; or

(ii) Not enter into the contract, where it is not reasonably practicable to avoid that conflict of interest.

(h) A security service operator shall not accept a contract that may require it to engage in offensive operations, contrary to Part IV of this Code.

SECTION III. Operations and Risk Management
(a) Where a task to be undertaken by a security service operator involves a reasonably foreseeable risk of injury to a person, the security service operator shall take appropriate steps to reduce the risk of injury to the lowest level reasonably practicable, including the provision of appropriate protective gear to security officers and special security officers in its employ.
(b) In respect of a contract to provide a security service where the use of force may be required, a security service operator shallâ€”

(i) Make a written assessment of the risk to security officers and special security officers;

(ii) Regularly review and revise the risk assessment referred to in paragraph (a); and

(iii) Take steps to reduce the risk of injury to the lowest level reasonably practicable, including the provision of appropriate protective gear.

SECTION IV. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, THE USE OF FORCE & THE DETENTION OF INDIVIDUALS
(a) A security service operator shall ensure that security officers and special security officers are trained not to useâ€”

(i) Physical or lethal force directed at any person, except to the extent that it is reasonably required under the circumstances in order to defend themselves or any other person from force or the imminent threat of force; and

(ii) Physical force directed at any person, except to the extent that it is reasonably required under the circumstances in order to defend any property from the threat of capture or damage.

(b) A security service operator and the security officers and special security officers in its employ shall treat all apprehended persons humanely and shall not subject them to torture or other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment under the Constitution.

SECTION V. USE OF WEAPONS
(a) A security service operator shall comply with State Handling of All Firearms and Training Act of 2021.
(b) A security service operator shall establish appropriate internal company policies to ensure the safe storage and handling of firearms and ammunition, having regard to the laws of San Andreas including the State Handling of All Firearms and Training Act of 2021.
(c) A security service operator shall take reasonable steps to ensure that firearms and ammunition are used only by persons who are suitably qualified to do so.
(d) A security service operator shall not require or permit a security officer or special security officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his duties if he hasâ€”

(i) Been convicted of murder, battery, arson, fraud, rape, sexual abuse, organized crime, bribery, corruption, perjury, torture, kidnapping, drug trafficking, trafficking in persons or any other offence punishable by a term of imprisonment of at least three years;

(ii) Been dismissed from the Defence Force or Police Service;

(iii) Had other employment or engagement contracts terminated as a result of any contravention of the Act; or

(v) Had a history of other conduct that reasonably brings into question his fitness to carry a firearm.

(e) A security service operator shall comply with the Guidelines and the Standards in relation to the use of firearms in the provision of a security service.

SECTION VI. POST-INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
(a) A security service operator shall have suitable written procedures as to the practical steps to be taken following an incident involving serious harm, injury or death to a security officer, special security officer or a third party.
(b) Where a security service operator is aware of the injury or death of a person as a result of any act or omission of any of its security officers or special security officers, the security service operator shall, as soon as is reasonably practicableâ€”

(i) Inform the client of the injury or death;

(ii) Complete an incident report including the following information:

(c) In the case of deathâ€”

(i) The time and location of the incident; and

(ii) The identity of the persons involved including their addresses and other contact information; and

(d) In the case of an injuryâ€”

(i) The time and location of the incident;

(ii) The identity of the persons involved including their addresses and other contact information;

(iii) The injuries sustained;

(v) The cause of the injuries; and

(vi) How and where the injuries were treated;

(e) Record, in writing, the outcome of the assessment and any steps taken in consequence of it.
(f) Upon completion of an incident report, the security service operator shall provide a copy of the report to the Police Department.
(g) A security service operator shall, upon request by the Commission, promptly provide to the Commission copies of any documents prepared.

SECTION VII. VICTIM REDRESS & INSURANCE
(a) A security service operator shallâ€”
(i) Establish effective third-party grievance procedures, so that third parties may complain directly to it in search of redress, and the security service operator can respond directly to the complainants; and
(ii) Take appropriate disciplinary action against its employees for breaches of this Code or any other unlawful behavior.
(b) A security service operator shall ensure that the Commission is kept informed at all times as to the address of its registered office and shall authorize the Commission to publish that address.
(c) A security service operator shall ensure that it has at all times a policy of insurance to cover any liability for damages in respect of personal injury, death or damage to property arising out of its operations.

SECTION VIII.REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE
(a) A security service operator shall immediately report any known or suspected breaches of the Act to the Commission.
(b) A security service operator shall not allow harassment or abuse ofâ€”

(i) Civilian employees by security officers in its employ; or

(ii) Security officers in its employ by civilian employees.

(c) Nothing contained in this Code shall require a security service operator or its employees to disclose information in contravention of the laws of San Andreas, or in breach of any contractual obligation with respect to confidentiality, or any legally recognized privilege.
(d) A security service operator shall comply with any sanction imposed upon it consequent to a breach of any provision of this Code.