I just had to post this story, along with a litlle history. Last year Ultimate Fighting was illegal in Ontario. There was then a push to allow it in Ontario. After much debate, it was agreed that the events could be held, but obviously the OPP did not like this idea. Did the promotor make the mistake of not hiring off-duty officers for these events? It looks like that to me. What do you think? This same enforcement is being used to charge what we used to refer to as 'bouncers'. They hit the Byward Market recently.
POLICE STRIKE BLOWS DURING UFC ENFORCEMENT
Private Security, Licensing Breaches in Ottawa, South Simcoe, and Toronto
ORILLIA, ON, May 4 /CNW/ - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch have laid 76 charges in connection with violations of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA).
Between April 28th and April 30th, OPP, assisted by members of the South Simcoe Police Service, conducted enforcement initiatives in Ottawa, Bradford-West Gwillimbury, and Toronto, within and near the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) venue.
Officers attended a number of establishments in Ottawa, Bradford-West Gwillimbury, and Toronto, including licensed premises within each jurisdiction. A number of businesses were found to be in violation of provisions of the PSISA.
Charges include:
16 counts of working as an unlicensed security guard,
16 counts of employing an unlicensed security guard,
37 uniform violations,
four (4) counts of being an unregistered business,
two (2) counts of operating an unlicensed business entity, and
one (1) count of failing to produce a license.
A total of 28 charges were laid in Ottawa, 12 charges were laid in Bradford-West Gwillimbury, and 36 charges were laid during the Toronto initiative, including 16 uniform violations within the UFC venue. The investigations are continuing and further charges may be pending.
The initiatives bring to 21 the number of pro-active enforcement efforts to ensure provisions of the PSIS Act and Regulations are adhered to within the province of Ontario.
CHARGES BY LOCATION
Ottawa (28 Charges) - April 28, 2011
Eleven (11) counts of working as an unlicensed security guard
Eleven (11) counts of employing an unlicensed security guard
Four (4) uniform violations
One (1) count of being an unregistered business
One (1) count of operating an unlicensed business entity
South Simcoe (12 Charges) - April 29, 2011
Three (3) counts of working as an unlicensed security guard
Three (3) counts of employing an unlicensed security guard
Four (4) uniform violations
Two (2) counts of being an unregistered business
Toronto (36 Charges) - April 30, 2011
Two (2) counts of working as an unlicensed security guard
Two (2) counts of employing an unlicensed security guard
20 uniform violations, including 16 inside the UFC venue
One (1) count of being an unregistered business
One (1) count of operating an unlicensed business entity
One (1) count of failing to produce a license
LEARN MORE
Under the Private Security & Investigative Services Act, individuals performing security work in Ontario must be licensed. Additionally, establishments employing in-house security guards must be registered with the Private Security and Investigative Service Branch.
Business entities selling the services of security guards are required to be licensed by the ministry and responsible to ensure their security guards are licensed. Persons convicted of working as unlicensed security guards are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000, under the PSIS Act and up to one year in custody.
POLICE STRIKE BLOWS DURING UFC ENFORCEMENT
Private Security, Licensing Breaches in Ottawa, South Simcoe, and Toronto
ORILLIA, ON, May 4 /CNW/ - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch have laid 76 charges in connection with violations of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA).
Between April 28th and April 30th, OPP, assisted by members of the South Simcoe Police Service, conducted enforcement initiatives in Ottawa, Bradford-West Gwillimbury, and Toronto, within and near the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) venue.
Officers attended a number of establishments in Ottawa, Bradford-West Gwillimbury, and Toronto, including licensed premises within each jurisdiction. A number of businesses were found to be in violation of provisions of the PSISA.
Charges include:
16 counts of working as an unlicensed security guard,
16 counts of employing an unlicensed security guard,
37 uniform violations,
four (4) counts of being an unregistered business,
two (2) counts of operating an unlicensed business entity, and
one (1) count of failing to produce a license.
A total of 28 charges were laid in Ottawa, 12 charges were laid in Bradford-West Gwillimbury, and 36 charges were laid during the Toronto initiative, including 16 uniform violations within the UFC venue. The investigations are continuing and further charges may be pending.
The initiatives bring to 21 the number of pro-active enforcement efforts to ensure provisions of the PSIS Act and Regulations are adhered to within the province of Ontario.
CHARGES BY LOCATION
Ottawa (28 Charges) - April 28, 2011
Eleven (11) counts of working as an unlicensed security guard
Eleven (11) counts of employing an unlicensed security guard
Four (4) uniform violations
One (1) count of being an unregistered business
One (1) count of operating an unlicensed business entity
South Simcoe (12 Charges) - April 29, 2011
Three (3) counts of working as an unlicensed security guard
Three (3) counts of employing an unlicensed security guard
Four (4) uniform violations
Two (2) counts of being an unregistered business
Toronto (36 Charges) - April 30, 2011
Two (2) counts of working as an unlicensed security guard
Two (2) counts of employing an unlicensed security guard
20 uniform violations, including 16 inside the UFC venue
One (1) count of being an unregistered business
One (1) count of operating an unlicensed business entity
One (1) count of failing to produce a license
LEARN MORE
Under the Private Security & Investigative Services Act, individuals performing security work in Ontario must be licensed. Additionally, establishments employing in-house security guards must be registered with the Private Security and Investigative Service Branch.
Business entities selling the services of security guards are required to be licensed by the ministry and responsible to ensure their security guards are licensed. Persons convicted of working as unlicensed security guards are subject to a maximum fine of $25,000, under the PSIS Act and up to one year in custody.
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