ACT wants to grant security guards more powers, with industry concerns not many would want the extra abilities

The Party says police are overstretched and security staff can fill the gap - protecting retailers, transport hubs and businesses.

They'd like them allowed to detain and remove people, issue exclusion notices, and use force.

Security Association chief executive Gary Morrison says he doubts most security staff would want to be in that situation.

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ACT wants to grant security guards more powers, with industry concerns not many would want the extra abilities
The Party says police are overstretched and security staff can fill the gap - protecting retailers, transport hubs and businesses.
They'd like them allowed to detain and remove people, issue exclusion notices, and use force.
Security Association chief executive Gary Morrison says he doubts most security staff would want to be in that situation.
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Gary Morrison: NZ Security Association CEO comments on ACT proposition to give security guards more power

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