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Private Investigators and Private Guards Regulations

made under

Section 26 of the

Private Investigators and Private Guards Act

R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 356

O.I.C. 2005-413 (September 14, 2005), N.S. Reg. 180/2005

as amended to O.I.C. 2015-96 (March 31, 2015, effective April 1, 2015), N.S. Reg. 147/2014

Table of Contents

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Citation

Definitions

All applications for business licenses

Business license endorsements if providing private guard services

Liability insurance requirement for business license

Application for individual license

Individual license endorsements

Police records and background check

License application fees

Replacement license

Form of licenses

Endorsement required

Private investigator, private guard not permitted to carry firearm

Private guard uniforms

Motor vehicles used by private guards

Armed private guards

Using guard dogs for hire

Certificate from veterinarian for injured or ill guard dog for hire

Transporting guard dogs for hire

Guard dogs not trained to kill or seriously injure

Contravention of Act or regulations

Forms

[NOTE: The forms may differ in format from the originals on file with the Office of the Registrar of Regulations. For printable forms for actual use, please contact the Security Programs Office of the Department of Justice, Policing & Victim Services Division.]

Form 1: Application for Business License - Private Investigators and/or Private Guards

Form 2: Application for Business License RENEWAL - Private Investigators

and/or Private Guards

Form 3: Application for Individual License - Private Investigator and/or Private Guard

Form 4: Application for Individual License RENEWAL - Private Investigator and/or

Private Guard

Form 5: Application for License - Guard Dog for Hire

Form 6: Application for REPLACEMENT Individual License - Private Investigator

and/or Private Guard

Citation

1 These regulations may be cited as the Private Investigators and Private Guards

Regulations .

Definitions

2 In these regulations,

(a) “Act” means the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act ;

(b) “armed private guard” means a private guard who holds a license endorsed for

acting as an armed private guard;

(c) “armoured vehicle” means a motor vehicle constructed or adapted to

(

i) protect its occupants from forced entry, and

(ii) provide protection to its occupants from attack by persons using firearms,

to a standard acceptable to the Minister and in compliance with the

standards required under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada);

(d) “business license” means a license to engage in the business of providing

private investigators or private guards, and “business licensee” has a

corresponding meaning;

(e) “guard dog handler” means a private guard who is responsible for keeping a

guard dog for hire under control and who holds a license endorsed for acting as

a guard dog handler;

(f) “individual license” means a license to act as a private investigator or private

guard, and “individual licensee” has a corresponding meaning;

(g) “Minister” means the Minister of Justice.

All applications for business licenses

(1) An application for a business license must be in Form 1 and an application for

renewal of a business license must be in Form 2.

(2) The name of the applicant’s business must be approved by the Minister.

(3) In addition to the fee and evidence of liability insurance required by clauses 5(

a) and

(

b) of the Act or, for a renewal, by clauses 9(2)(

a) and (

b) of the Act, an application

for a business license or renewal of a business license must be accompanied by

(

a) a copy of the business’ certificate of registration under the Partnerships and

Business Names Registration Act ; or

(

b) a copy of the business’ certificate of incorporation under the Companies Act ;

(

c) colour photographs or a written description of an example of each type of

vehicle to be used by the private guard business, as prescribed in Form 1 and 2;

(

d) colour photographs or a written description of an example of each type of

uniform to be used by the private guard business.

(4) The evidence of liability insurance required by clauses 5(

b) and 9(2)(

b) of the Act

must be in the form of a certificate issued by the insurer.

Business license endorsements if providing private guard services

4 An applicant for a business license or renewal of a business license to provide private

guard services may apply for the following endorsements to their business license:

(

a) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to provide armoured vehicle

services, by completing the appropriate sections on Form 1 or Form 2;

(

b) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to provide guard dogs for hire, by

(

i) completing the appropriate sections on Form 1 or Form 2, and

(ii) completing and attaching a Form 5 for each guard dog, together with 2

current colour photographs of the guard dog, one of which is a full front

head shot and the other a full side view of the dog.

Liability insurance requirement for business license

(1) An applicant for a business license or renewal of a business license must have an

insurance policy that provides broad form, comprehensive liability insurance

coverage for the business and its employees, that is acceptable to the Minister.

(2) An insurance policy required by subsection (1) must contain a 30-day cancellation

clause.

(3) A business licensee must notify the Minister immediately if the insurance policy for

their business is cancelled.

(4) When the Minister receives notice that a business licensee’s insurance policy is

cancelled, the Minister must suspend their license.

(5) A license that is suspended under subsection (4) is invalid until the business licensee

provides the Minister with evidence of their liability insurance coverage in

accordance with subsection 3(4).

Application for individual license

(1) An application for an individual license must be in Form 3 and an application for

renewal of an individual license must be in Form 4.

(2) An application for an individual license or renewal of an individual license must be

accompanied by all of the following:

(

a) the applicable fee prescribed in

Section 9;

(b) 1 current full-face photograph of the applicant, at least 2.54 cm by 2.86 cm in

size;

(

c) a copy of a photograph identification card of the applicant, issued by Nova

Scotia or any other Canadian province;

(

d) if born outside Canada, a copy of immigration papers, Canadian citizenship

papers or work visa.

Individual license endorsements

(1) An applicant for an individual license to act as a private guard or for renewal of an

individual license to act as a private guard may apply for the following

endorsements to their individual license:

(

a) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to act as an armed private guard,

(

i) completing the applicable portions of Form 3 or Form 4,

(ii) attaching a copy of the applicant’s Possession and Acquisition License

for firearms and their Authorization to Carry issued under the Firearms

Act (Canada) and regulations, and

(iii) attaching written proof that the applicant has completed the firearms

proficiency test required by subsection 16(1);

(

b) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to act as a guard dog handler, by

completing the applicable portions of Form 3 or Form 4;

(

c) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to carry a baton, by

(

i) completing the applicable portions of Form 3 or Form 4,

(ii) attaching written proof of training acceptable to the Minister that the

applicant has received in the use of a baton, and

(iii) attaching written authorization from any business that employs the

applicant as a private investigator or private guard for the applicant to

carry a baton;

(

d) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to carry a restraining device, by

(

i) completing the applicable portions of Form 3 or Form 4,

(ii) attaching written proof of training acceptable to the Minister that the

applicant has received in the use of the restraining device, and

(iii) attaching written authorization from any business that employs the

applicant as a private investigator or private guard for the applicant to

carry the restraining device.

(2) An applicant for an individual license to act as a private investigator or for renewal

of an individual license to act as a private investigator may apply for the following

endorsements to their individual license:

(

a) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to carry a baton, by

(

i) completing the applicable portions of Form 3 or Form 4,

(ii) attaching written proof of training acceptable to the Minister that the

applicant has received in the use of a baton, and

(iii) attaching written authorization from any business that employs the

applicant as a private investigator or private guard for the applicant to

carry a baton;

(

b) a license endorsement to allow the applicant to carry a restraining device, by

(

i) completing the applicable portions of Form 3 or Form 4,

(ii) attaching written proof of training acceptable to the Minister that the

applicant has received in the use of the restraining device, and

(iii) attaching written authorization from any business that employs the

applicant as a private investigator or private guard for the applicant to

carry the restraining device.

Police records and background check

8 The following persons must consent to a police records and background check as part of

the application process:

(

a) an individual who is a sole proprietor of a business applying for a business

license;

(

b) each partner of a partnership applying for a business license;

(

c) each director and officer of a corporation applying for a business license;

(

d) an individual applying for an individual license.

License application fees

(1) Application fees for licenses are payable to the Minister of Finance and Treasury Board as follows:

[Note: The reference to the Minister of Finance has been updated in accordance with Order in Council 2013-348 under the Public Service Act , R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 376, effective October 22, 2013.]

(

a) for business license (private investigators or private guards) .................. $397.45

Clause 9(1)(

a) amended: O.I.C. 2015-96, N.S. Reg. 147/2015.

(

b) for business license (private investigators and private guards) ............... $771.25

Clause 9(1)(

b) amended: O.I.C. 2015-96, N.S. Reg. 147/2015 .

(

c) for individual license (private investigator) .............................................. $26.15

Clause 9(1)(

c) amended: O.I.C. 2015-96, N.S. Reg. 147/2015 .

(

d) for individual license (private guard) ....................................................... $ 26.15

Clause 9(1)(

d) amended: O.I.C. 2015-96, N.S. Reg. 147/2015 .

(

e) for individual license (private investigator and private guard) ................. $39.85

Clause 9(1)(

e) amended: O.I.C. 2015-96, N.S. Reg. 147/2015 .

(

f) for identification card for a guard dog for hire .......................................... $ 26.15

Clause 9(1)(

f) amended: O.I.C. 2015-96, N.S. Reg. 147/2015 .

(2) The application fee payable for a license issued after September 30 in any year is

50% of the fee prescribed in subsection (1) for the license.

(3) Application fees are non-refundable.

Replacement license

10 An individual licensee may apply to the Minister for a replacement individual license by

submitting Form 6 together with a replacement photograph that meets the specifications in

clause 6(2)(b).

Form of licenses

(1) A business license must be in a form prescribed by the Minister.

(2) An individual license must be in the form of an identification card as prescribed by

the Minister.

(3) A license for a guard dog for hire must be in the form of an identification card as

prescribed by the Minister.

Endorsement required

(1) No person is permitted to engage in, carry on, advertise or hold themself out as

providing armoured vehicle services, unless they hold a business license that is

endorsed for providing armoured vehicle services.

(2) No person is permitted to engage in, carry on, advertise or hold themself out as

providing guard dogs for hire, unless they hold a business license that is endorsed for

providing guard dog for hire services.

(3) No person is permitted to act as an armed private guard unless they hold an

individual license that is endorsed for acting as an armed private guard.

(4) No person is permitted to act as a guard dog handler unless they hold an individual

license that is endorsed for acting as a guard dog handler.

(5) No person is permitted to carry a baton unless they hold an individual license that is

endorsed for carrying a baton.

(6) No person is permitted to carry a restraining device unless they hold an individual

license that is endorsed for carrying the restraining device.

Private investigator, private guard not permitted to carry firearm

(1) A private investigator is not permitted to carry a firearm in the performance of their

duties as a private investigator.

(2) A private guard is not permitted to carry a firearm unless their individual license is

endorsed for acting as an armed private guard, and they are acting as an armed

private guard.

Private guard uniforms

(1) A uniform to be worn by a private guard, other than an armed private guard, must be

approved by the Minister and, unless the Minister approves an exemption under

subsection (5), must display all of the following:

(

a) on the chest of its outermost garment, the words “private guard” or “security”

or “security guard” in block letters that are

(

i) at least 2.54 cm in height and cumulatively at least 7.62 cm in width, and

(ii) a contrasting colour to the colour of the garment;

(

b) across the back of its outermost garment, the word “security” in block letters

that are

(

i) at least 7.62 cm in height, and

(ii) a contrasting colour to the colour of the garment;

(

c) the name of the business licensee that is providing the private guard’s services.

(2) A uniform to be worn by an armed private guard must be approved by the Minister

and must display all of the following:

(

a) on the chest of its outermost garment, the words “armed guard” in block letters

that are

(

i) at least 2.54 cm in height and cumulatively at least 7.62 cm in width, and

(ii) a contrasting colour to the colour of the garment;

(

b) the name of the business licensee that is providing the armed private guard’s

services.

(3) A private guard must not have the words “police”, “sheriff” or “officer” displayed on

their uniform.

(4) A private guard must not display any metal badge or shield other than the

identification card prescribed under these regulations.

(5) The minister may exempt a private guard from wearing a uniform while performing

retail security.

Motor vehicles used by private guards

(1) A motor vehicle used by a private guard for security patrol must

(

a) comply with the Motor Vehicle Act and regulations respecting lighting

equipment;

(

b) display the word “SECURITY” on the side panels of the motor vehicle in

block letters at least 12.7 cm in height;

(

c) display the name of the business licensee on the side panels of the motor

vehicle in clearly visible letters; and

(

d) not resemble a police or sheriff motor vehicle nor display the words “police” or

“sheriff” nor any other word that would tend to confuse the public about the

purpose of the motor vehicle.

(2) The words required to be displayed by clauses (1)(

b) and (

c) may be displayed

separately or in conjunction with one another.

(3) An armoured vehicle used for transporting or protecting cash, negotiable instruments

or other goods of substantial value must comply with clauses (1)(a), (

c) and (d).

(4) In addition to complying with subsections (1) and (2), a motor vehicle used by armed

private guards to service automated teller machines or automated banking machines

must clearly display the words “no cash or valuables on board”.

Armed private guards

(1) An armed private guard must pass an annual firearms proficiency test that is

acceptable to the Minister.

(2) An armed private guard is permitted to work only

(

a) from an armoured vehicle when handling, transporting or protecting cash,

negotiable instruments or other goods of substantial value; or

(

b) from a non-armoured motor vehicle when not handling, transporting or

protecting cash and when servicing automated teller machines or automated

banking machines.

(3) For greater certainty, no person is permitted to work as an armed private guard

except as provided in subsection (2).

(4) An armed private guard must be accompanied by at least 1 other armed private guard

while acting as an armed private guard.

Using guard dogs for hire

(1) A guard dog handler must not use a guard dog for hire unless an identification card

for the guard dog has been issued in accordance with these regulations and the

identification card is valid and in the possession of the guard dog handler.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), a guard dog handler must ensure that a guard

dog for hire is under their direct control at all times.

(3) A guard dog for hire may be at large on premises, other than premises to which

members of the public have access, if reasonable precautions are taken to prevent the

dog from escaping from the premises.

(4) A warning that a guard dog for hire is present on premises must be clearly displayed

on the premises, whether the guard dog is secured or at large.

(5) A guard dog for hire must not be used as a guard dog

(

a) on public streets, in parks, or in other common areas where the public have the

right of access;

(

b) at concerts, festivals or other public gatherings; or

(

c) if it is suffering from injury or illness that might adversely affect its behaviour.

(6) A guard dog for hire must wear a day-glo red collar when acting as a guard dog.

Certificate from veterinarian for injured or ill guard dog for hire

(1) After a guard dog for hire is injured or has suffered an illness that might adversely

affect its behaviour, the Minister may require the owner to provide a certificate from

a veterinarian as to the health and physical condition of the dog.

(2) The Minister may suspend the license of a guard dog for hire if the health or physical

condition of the dog might adversely affect the dog’s behaviour.

Transporting guard dogs for hire

19 A guard dog for hire must be transported

(

a) in a vehicle that provides reasonable protection to prevent the dog from

escaping; and

(

b) in a compartment that is separate from the driver of the vehicle and cannot be

opened from the outside except by an authorized person.

Guard dogs not trained to kill or seriously injure

20 No person is permitted to train a guard dog for hire to kill or seriously injure persons or

animals.

Contravention of Act or regulations

21 Failure by an individual or business licensee or an employee of a business licensee to

comply with the Act or regulations or with any endorsement or condition or term of a

license is cause for revocation or suspension of the license by the Minister.

________________________________________________________________

Forms

[NOTE: The forms reproduced below may differ in format from the originals on file with the Office of the Registrar of Regulations. For printable forms for actual use, please contact the Security Programs Office of the Department of Justice, Policing & Victim Services Division.]

Form 1

Application for Business License - Private Investigators

and/or Private Guards

Business no.

Receipt no.

License no.

Instructions:HAND PRINT in Black or Blue Ink or TYPE ONLY. SHADED AREAS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY.

PART 1 To be completed by applicant

Legal name of business (name must be approved before license issued)

Business operating name

Physical address of business in Nova Scotia

(number and street or lot, city/town/village,

R.R., postal code)

Mailing Address (if different from physical

address)

If the business is operating branch

offices in other parts of the Province,

provide an address for each location and

the name of the branch manager.

Business phone no.

Business fax no.

E-mail address

Application to supply: ☐ Private Investigators ☐ Guard Dogs For Hire

(check all that apply) ☐ Private Guards ☐ Armoured Vehicle Service (armed guards)

☐ Private Investigators and Private Guards

Endorsements

Armoured Vehicle Service endorsement:

1.(

a) Have you applied for your Firearms Business License?

☐ yes ☐ no

(

b) Attach coloured photographs or written description of an

example of each type of armoured vehicle and the armed

private guard uniform to be used.

Guard Dog for Hire endorsement:

2.Attach a completed Form 5 - Application for License -

Guard Dog for Hire for each dog to be used.

Firearms Business License no. and expiry date

3.Is this an office building or similar business premises? ☐ yes ☐ no

4.Is this a private residence? ☐ yes ☐ no

If yes,

(

a) is office set apart from dwelling? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

b) is office readily accessible to the general public by means ☐ yes ☐ no (if no, give details)

of a separate entrance?

5. List proposed business activities:

6. Has the business ever been registered or licensed to engage in the business of providing security or investigative services under any

name other than the name in which this application is submitted?

If yes, give details. ☐ yes ☐ no

7. Have you ever had a security industry license refused, revoked or suspended in any province, state or country?

If yes, give details. ☐ yes ☐ no

8. Are you currently, or have you previously been licensed in the security industry in any province, state or country?

If yes, give details. ☐ yes ☐ no

9. Has the business even been charged, indicted or convicted of any offence under any law of any province, state or country?

If yes, give details. ☐ yes ☐ no

10. Type of ownership (check one):

☐ sole proprietorship (complete

Part 2 and Affidavit)

☐ partnership (each partner must separately complete

Part 2 and Affidavit)

☐ corporation (each director and officer must separately complete

Part 2 and Affidavit)

11. Name(

s) of partners, corporate officers (include applicable titles):

Name: ______________________________________ Title: _______________________________________

Name: ______________________________________ Title: _______________________________________

Name: ______________________________________ Title: _______________________________________

PART 2

To be completed by an applicant who is a sole proprietor (individual), a partnership (each partner to complete a separate

Part 2 and affidavit), or a corporation (each director and officer to complete a separate

Part 2 and affidavit).

12. Last or family name of

applicant

First name(

s) Second name(

s) Former name, maiden name, aliases, etc.

13. Street no. and street name or lot Apt. no.

14. City, town, village, R.R.

Postal code

Residence phone no.

Business phone no.

15. Occupation/Profession

E-mail address

Business fax no.

16.Do you presently hold a position with Peace Officer status in Nova Scotia or any other province, state or country?

☐ yes ☐ no

If yes, give details. Note: restrictions for employment may apply.

The following information is required for a police records and background check

17. ☐ Male

☐ Female

Date of birth (y/m/d)

/ /

Place of birth

Distinguishing marks

Height

Weight

Eye colour

Hair colour

18.Driver’s license no.

Province/State of

issue

Or government issued photo identification and

type

19. List place of residence for past 5 years. Exclude present address. (If space is insufficient, complete on

separate sheet and attach.) (Street no. and name or lot, apt. no., city, town, village, R.R., postal code)

From

(m/y)

(m/y)

20. Current and

previous record of

employment for

the past 5 years.

Employer’s Name/Address/Phone

number

Type of Work

Period Employed

Reason for Leaving

From To

(m/y) (m/y)

Summary of experience and training in investigation and/or security. Give details. (If space is insufficient, complete on separate

sheet and attach.)

22.(

a) Have you been convicted of an offence under any federal, provincial or territorial statute for which you have not received a

pardon?

☐ yes ☐ no

(Examples: Criminal Code , Controlled Drugs and Substances Act , Liquor Control Act ,

Youth Criminal Justice Act )

(

b) Are you currently under a probation or parole order or conditional sentence? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

c) Have you pled guilty or been found guilty of any offence for which you have been absolutely discharged or conditionally

discharged? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

d) Have you been charged with any offence which is still pending? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

e) Do you have any outstanding fines? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

f) Have you been charged with any Criminal Code offence in the past 3 years? ☐ yes ☐ no

An answer of “yes” may require further information but does not necessarily affect the granting of a license.

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, GIVE ALL details. (If space insufficient, complete on separate sheet and attach.)

Offence

Date

Place

Police Department

Outcome of Proceedings

Declaration and Authority for Release of Information

By signing this application:

▪ I consent to a police records and background check.

▪ I consent to the disclosure of the results of a police records and background check, and authorize any police service that is requested

to perform such a check to disclose any or all information obtained by the police records and background check, to the appropriate

authority or any person authorized by them.

▪ I consent to the sharing of this information in other provinces, states or countries for uses consistent with this application.

▪ I agree that if a license is granted pursuant to this application, this authorization and consent by me remains in force for the duration

of the period for which the license is issued.

▪ I will promptly report to the Department of Justice, Policing and Victim Services Division-Security Programs any charge or

conviction for a provincial and/or federal offence that occurs after the date I sign this authorization.

I certify that

▪ I have read and understand all parts of this application form, and

▪ the information provided by me in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I further acknowledge that

Section 4 of the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act states that no person shall act as a private investigator or private

guard, unless the person is a holder of a license therefor issued under the Act.

Caution

It is an offence to knowingly furnish false information in any application under the Act. In addition, the license may be refused.

_________________________________ ____________________________________________________

Signature of applicant Date of signature

________________________________________________ _____________________________________

Print name Position in company or partnership

The following fee and supporting documents must be submitted with this application:

☐ applicable licensing fee

☐ documentation confirming applicant can obtain necessary liability insurance (once application approved, certificate of liability

insurance must be submitted before license issued)

☐ certificate of registration under the Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act or certificate of incorporation under the

Companies Act

☐ coloured photographs or written description of an example of each type of vehicle (include side and rear of vehicle) to be used for

security patrol by the private guard business for approval (for providing private guard services)

☐ coloured photographs or written description of the uniform (include front, side and back of uniform) to be used by the private guard

business for approval (for providing private guard services)

☐ coloured photographs or written description of an example of each type of armoured vehicle (include side and rear of vehicle) to be

used by the armoured vehicle service for approval (for armoured vehicle services endorsement)

☐ coloured photographs or written description of the uniform (include front, side and back of uniform) to be used by the armoured

vehicle service for approval (for armoured vehicle services endorsement)

☐ completed Form 5 - Application for License - Guard Dog for Hire for each dog to be used (for guard dog for hire endorsement)

Any questions relating to this application may be directed to:

Department of Justice

Policing & Victim Services Division-Security Programs

P.O. Box 7

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2L6

Telephone: (902) 424-6166

Fax: (902) 424-4308

AFFIDAVIT

Province of Nova Scotia

I, ___________________________________ of ____________________________________,

name place

in the County of _______________________, Province of ____________________________,

county province

make oath and say:

1. I am ______________________________________________________________ of the applicant

state position : sole proprietor, partner or director or officer of corporation

for a license to engage in the business of providing private investigators and/or private guards.

2. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in the application is true.

Sworn or affirmed before me at , )

in the County of , )

Province of , )

on , 20 . )

A Barrister of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Signature of applicant

Commissioner of Oaths in and for the Province

of Nova Scotia, Notary Public in and for the Province

of Nova Scotia

________________________________________________________________

Form 2

Application for Business License RENEWAL - Private

Investigators and/or Private Guards

Business no.

Receipt no.

License no.

Instructions:HAND PRINT in Black or Blue Ink or TYPE ONLY. SHADED AREAS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY.

Legal name of business

Business operating name

Physical address of business in Nova Scotia

(number and street or lot, city/town/village,

R.R., postal code)

Mailing Address (if different from physical

address)

If the business is operating branch

offices in other parts of the Province,

provide an address for each location and

the name of the branch manager.

Business phone no.

Business fax no.

E-mail address

Application to supply: ☐ Private Investigators ☐ Guard Dogs For Hire

(check all that apply) ☐ Private Guards ☐ Armoured Vehicle Service (armed guards)

☐ Private Investigators and Private Guards

Endorsements

Armoured Vehicle Service endorsement:

1.Provide Firearms Business License no. and expiry date

Guard Dog for Hire endorsement:

2.Attach a completed Form 5 - Application for License - Guard

Dog for Hire for each dog to be used.

3. Has there been a change in ownership of business? ☐ yes ☐ no

(If yes, please contact the

Security Programs Office)

4. Has there been a change in the markings on the business’ vehicle(s)? ☐ yes ☐ no

(If yes, attach colour

photographs or written

description of the changes

to the vehicle(

s) for

approval)

5. Has there been a change in the business’ uniforms? ☐ yes ☐ no

(If yes, attach colour

photographs or written

description of the changes

to the uniform for

approval)

6. If this business is a partnership or corporation, have there been any changes in partners, directors or officers? ☐ yes ☐ no

If yes, please have each of those individuals complete and sign

Part 2 and the Affidavit of Form 1 - Application for Business License - Private Investigators and/or Private Guards, and submit along with this completed application.

Declaration and Authority for Release of Information

By signing this application:

▪ I consent to a police records and background check.

▪ I consent to the disclosure of the results of a police records and background check, and authorize any police service that is requested

to perform such a check to disclose any or all information obtained by the police records and background check, to the appropriate

authority or any person authorized by them.

▪ I consent to the sharing of this information in other provinces, states or countries for uses consistent with this application.

▪ I agree that if a license is granted pursuant to this application, this authorization and consent by me shall remain in force for the

duration of the period for which the license is issued.

▪ I will promptly report to the Department of Justice, Policing and Victim Services Division-Security Programs, any charge or

conviction for a provincial or federal offence that occurs after the date that I sign this authorization, and

I certify that

▪ I have read and understand all parts of this application form, and

▪ the information provided by me in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I further acknowledge that

Section 4 of the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act states that no person shall act as a private investigator or private

guard, unless the person is the holder of a license therefor issued under the Act.

Caution

It is an offence to knowingly furnish false information in any application under the Act. In addition, the license may be refused.

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________

Signature of applicant Date of signature

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________

Print name Position in company or partnership

The following fee and supporting documents must be submitted with this application:

☐ applicable licensing fee

☐ certificate of liability insurance

☐ certificate of registration under the Partnerships and Business Names Registration Act or certificate of incorporation under the

Companies Act

☐ coloured photographs or written description of the changes to the vehicle(

s) for approval (include side and rear of vehicle)

☐ coloured photographs or written description of the changes to the uniform for approval (include front, side and back of uniform)

☐ completed Form 5 - Application for License - Guard Dog for Hire (for guard dog for hire endorsement)

☐ copy of Firearms Business License (for armoured vehicle services endorsement)

Any questions relating to this application may be directed to:

Department of Justice

Policing & Victim Services Division-Security Programs

P.O. Box 7

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2L6

Telephone: (902) 424-6166

Fax: (902) 424-4308

AFFIDAVIT

Province of Nova Scotia

I, _________________________________________ of _____________________________________,

name place

in the County of _____________________________, Province of _____________________________,

county province

make oath and say:

1. I am ______________________________________________________________ of the applicant

state position : sole proprietor, partner or director or office of corporation

for a license to engage in the business of providing private investigators and/or private guards.

2. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information given in the application is true.

Sworn or affirmed before me at , )

in the County of , )

Province of , )

on , 20 . )

A Barrister of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Signature of applicant

Commissioner of Oaths in and for the Province

of Nova Scotia, Notary Public in and for the Province

of Nova Scotia

________________________________________________________________

Form 3

Application for Individual License - Private Investigator and/or Private Guard

Instructions:Applicants MUST COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF FORM. HAND PRINT in black or blue ink or TYPE

ONLY. SHADED AREAS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY.

Part 1:To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

Name of business (in full)

Address of business

Application for (check all that apply):

☐Private Investigator

☐Private Guard

☐Private Investigator and Private Guard

☐Private Guard - armed guard endorsement

☐Private Guard - guard dog handler endorsement

☐Private Guard - uniform exemption (private guard

performing retail security)

☐Baton endorsement

☐Restraining device endorsement

Business no.

Person no.

Receipt no.

License no.

Part 2: To be completed by APPLICANT

Last or family name of applicant

First name(

s) Second name(

s) Former name, maiden name,

aliases, etc.

Street no. and street name or lot Apt. no.

City, town, village, R.R.

Postal code

Residence phone no.

Endorsements

Armed Guard Endorsement

1.(

a) Have you applied for your Authorization to Carry?

☐ yes ☐ no

Guard Dog for Hire Endorsement

Summary of experience and training in the use of guard dogs for

hire. Give details. (If space is insufficient, attach separate sheet.)

Authorization to Carry no. and expiry date

(

b) Firearms Possession and Acquisition License:

Baton or restraining device endorsement

3. Attach written proof of training that you have received in the use of

a baton or restraining device.

4. Attach written authorization from the business to carry a baton or

restraining device.

License no.

Expiry

Province of issue

(

c) Attach proof of completed Firearms proficiency

test.

5.(

a) If you were born outside of Canada, in what year were you admitted to Canada? ____________________

(

b) Are you legally entitled to work in Canada? ☐ yes ☐ no

(Attach a copy of immigration papers, Canadian citizenship papers or work visa.)

6. Do you presently hold a position with Peace Officer status in Nova Scotia or any other province, state or country?

☐ yes ☐ no

If yes, give details. Note: restrictions for employment may apply.

THE INFORMATION IN ITEMS 7 TO 11 IS REQUIRED FOR A POLICE RECORDS AND BACKGROUND CHECK

7. ☐ Male

☐ Female

Date of birth (y/m/d)

/ /

Place of birth

Distinguishing marks

Height

Weight

Eye colour

Hair colour

8. Driver’s license no.

Province/State of issue

Or government issued photo identification

and type

9. List place of residence for the past 5 years. Exclude present address. (If space is insufficient, complete

on separate sheet and attach.) (Street no., name or lot, apt. no., city, village, R.R., postal code)

From

(m/y)

(m/y)

10.(

a) Have you been convicted of an offence under any federal, provincial or territorial statute for which you have not received a pardon?

☐ yes ☐ no

(Examples: Criminal Code , Controlled Drugs and Substances Act , Liquor Control Act ,

Youth Criminal Justice Act )

(

b) Are you currently under a probation or parole order or conditional sentence? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

c) Have you pled guilty or been found guilty of any offence for which you have been absolutely discharged or

conditionally discharged? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

d) Have you been charged with any offence which is still pending? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

e) Do you have any outstanding fines? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

f) Have you been charged with any Criminal Code offence in the past 3 years? ☐ yes ☐ no

An answer of “yes” may require further information but does not necessarily affect the granting of a license.

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, GIVE ALL details. (If space insufficient, complete on separate sheet and attach.)

Offence

Date

Place

Police Department

Outcome of Proceedings

11. Have you ever had a security license refused, revoked or suspended in any other province, state or country?

☐ yes ☐ no

If yes, give details.

12. Are you presently licensed in the security industry in any other province, state or country? ☐ yes ☐ no

If yes, please attach a copy of the license to this application.

13. Have you ever held a private security license in Nova Scotia or in any other province, state or country? ☐ yes ☐ no

If yes, provide details.

Summary of experience and training in investigation and/or security. Give details. (If space is insufficient, attach separate sheet.)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

15. Current and previous record of employment for the past 5 years. (If space is insufficient, complete on separate sheet and attach.)

Employer’s Name, Address and Phone Number

Type of Work

Period

Employed

Reason for leaving

From

(m/y)

(m/y)

Declaration and Authority for Release of Information

By signing this application:

▪I consent to a police records and background check.

▪I consent to the disclosure of the results of a police records and background check, and authorize any police service that is requested

to perform such a check to disclose any or all information obtained by the police records and background check, to the appropriate

authority or any person authorized by them.

▪I consent to the sharing of this information in other provinces, states or countries for use consistent with this application.

▪I understand that the decision of this application will be communicated to my prospective employer.

▪I agree that if a license is granted pursuant to this application, this authorization and consent by me shall remain in force for the

duration of the period for which the license is issued.

▪I will promptly report to my employer and the Department of Justice, Policing and Victim Services Division - Security Programs,

any charge or conviction for a provincial and/or federal offence that occurs after the date that I sign this authorization, and

I certify that

▪I have read and understand all parts of this application form, and

▪the information provided by me in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I further acknowledge that

▪Section 4 of the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act states that no person shall act as a private investigator or private

guard, unless the person is the holder of a license therefor issued under this Act.

Caution

It is an offence to knowingly furnish false information in any application under the Act. In addition, the license may be refused.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of applicantDate of signature

______________________________________________

Print name

Part 3: To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

The following fee and supporting documents must be submitted with this application:

☐ applicable licensing fee

☐ 1 current full-face photograph of the applicant

☐ copy of government issued photo identification (e.g. driver’s license)

☐ immigration papers, Canadian citizenship papers or work visa (if not born in Canada)

☐ copy of security license from other jurisdiction (if applicable)

☐ proof of firearms proficiency test (for armed guard endorsement)

☐ written proof of training to carry baton (for baton endorsement)

☐ written authorization from business to carry baton (for baton endorsement)

☐ written proof of training to carry restraining device (for restraining device endorsement)

☐ written authorization from business to carry restraining device (for restraining device endorsement)

EMPLOYER’S STATEMENT (to be completed and signed by the business representative)

I have reviewed this completed application and I certify that this applicant is considered a suitable person for the license and any

endorsements or uniform exemption applied for in this Form.

_________________________________________________ _______________________

Signature of business representative Date of signature

____________________________________________________ ____________________________________

Print name Position in company or partnership

Any questions relating to this application may be directed to:

Department of Justice

Policing & Victim Services Division-Security Programs

P.O. Box 7

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2L6

Telephone: (902) 424-6166

Fax: (902) 424-4308

________________________________________________________________

Form 4

Application for Individual License RENEWAL - Private Investigator and/or Private Guard

Instructions :Applicants MUST COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF FORM. HAND PRINT in black or blue ink or TYPE

ONLY. SHADED AREAS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY.

Part 1: To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

Name of business (in full)

Address of business

Application for (check all that apply):

☐Private Investigator

☐Private Guard

☐Private Investigator and Private Guard

☐Private Guard - armed guard endorsement

☐Private Guard - guard dog handler endorsement

☐Private Guard - uniform exemption (private guard performing

retail security)

☐Baton endorsement

☐Restraining device endorsement

Business no.

Person no.

Receipt no.

License no.

Part 2: To be completed by APPLICANT

Last or family name of applicant

First name(

s) Second name(

s) Former name, maiden name,

aliases etc.

Street no. and street name or lot Apt. no.

City, town, village, R.R.

Postal code

Residence phone no.

1. Armed Guard Endorsement

Authorization to Carry

Possession and Acquisition License

Number

Expiry

Number

Expiry

Province of issue

Attach proof of completed Firearms proficiency test.

2.Has there been a change in your entitlement to work in Canada? ☐ yes ☐ no

If yes, attach a copy of new documentation (e.g. work visa)

THE INFORMATION IN ITEMS 3 TO 5 IS REQUIRED FOR A POLICE RECORDS AND BACKGROUND CHECK

3. ☐ Male

☐ Female

Date of birth (y/m/d)

/ /

Place of birth

Distinguishing marks

Height

Weight

Eye colour

Hair colour

4.Driver’s license no.

Province/State of issue

Or government issued photo identification

and type

5.(

a) Have you been convicted of an offence under any federal, provincial or territorial statute in the past 12 months? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

b) Are you currently under a probation or parole order or conditional sentence? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

c) Have you pled guilty or been found guilty of any offence for which you have been absolutely discharged

or conditionally discharged in the past 12 months? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

d) Have you been charged with any offence in the past 12 months which is still pending? ☐ yes ☐ no

(

e) Do you have any outstanding fines? ☐ yes ☐ no

An answer of “yes” may require further information but does not necessarily affect the granting of a license.

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, GIVE ALL details. (If space is insufficient, complete on separate sheet and attach.)

Offence

Date

Place

Police Department

Outcome of Proceedings

Declaration and Authority for Release of Information

By signing this application:

▪I consent to a police records and background check.

▪I consent to the disclosure of the results of a police records and background check, and authorize any police service that is requested

to perform such a check to disclose any or all information obtained by the police records and background check, to the appropriate

authority or any person authorized by them.

▪I consent to the sharing of this information in other provinces, states or countries for use consistent with this application.

▪I understand that the decision of this application will be communicated to my prospective employer.

▪I agree that if a license is granted pursuant to this application, this authorization and consent by me shall remain in force for the

duration of the period for which the license is issued.

▪I will promptly report to my employer and the Department of Justice, Policing and Victim Services Division - Security Programs,

any charge or conviction for a provincial and/or federal offence that occurs after the date that I sign this authorization, and

I certify that

▪I have read and understand all parts of this application form, and

▪the information provided by me in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I further acknowledge that

▪Section 4 of the Private Investigators and Private Guards Act states that no person shall act as a private investigator or private

guard, unless the person is the holder of a license therefor issued under this Act.

Caution

It is an offence to knowingly furnish false information in any application under the Act. In addition, the license may be refused.

______________________________________________ ____________________________________

Signature of applicant Date of signature

___________________________________________

Print name

Part 3: To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

The following fee and supporting documents must be submitted with this application:

☐ applicable licensing fee

☐ 1 current full-face photograph of the applicant

☐ copy of government issued photo identification (e.g. driver’s license)

☐ work visa, immigration papers or Canadian citizenship papers (if applicable)

☐ proof of firearms proficiency test (for armed guard endorsement)

EMPLOYER’S STATEMENT (to be completed and signed by the business representative)

I have reviewed this completed application and I certify that this applicant is considered a suitable person for the license and any

endorsements or uniform exemption applied for in this Form.

_________________________________________ ___________________________________

Signature of business representative Date of signature

________________________________________ ____________________________________

Print name Position in company or partnership

Any questions relating to this application may be directed to:

Department of Justice

Policing & Victim Services Division-Security Programs

P.O. Box 7

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2L6

Telephone: (902) 424-6166

Fax: (902) 424-4308

________________________________________________________________

Form 5

Application for License - Guard Dog for Hire

Business no.

Person no.

Application type: ☐ NEW ☐ RENEWAL

Receipt no.

License no.

Instructions: Please fill out an application for each guard dog that your business will be using. HAND PRINT in black or blue

ink or TYPE ONLY . SHADED AREAS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY.

Part 1: To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

Legal name of business

Business operating name

Physical address of business in Nova Scotia

(number and street or lot, city/town/village,

R.R., postal code)

Mailing Address (if different from physical

address)

If the business is operating branch

offices in other parts of the Province,

provide an address for each location and

the name of the branch manager.

Business phone no.

Business fax no.

E-mail address

1. Registered name of dog: _________________________________________________________

2. Canadian Kennel Club registration number: ________________________________________________________

3. Municipal registration tag number of dog: _______________________

(Note: the municipal registration tag number should be obtained in the municipality where the dog is normally kennelled.)

4. Call name of dog: ______________________________________________________

5. Dog’s date of birth: __________________________

(y/m/d)

6. Breed and sex of dog: ______________________________________________

7. Colour and particular identifying marks: ________________________________________________________________________

Part 2: To be completed by VETERINARIAN

▪ I declare that I have examined the above described dog today and in my opinion have found the dog to be free from any infectious or

contagious disease.

▪ I declare that this dog has been vaccinated against rabies and has received other vaccines that are normally administered to dogs.

_____________________________________________

Name of veterinarian (print)

_____________________________________________ ________________________________

Signature of veterinarian Date of signature

Part 3: To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

The following fee and supporting documents must be submitted with this application:

☐ applicable licensing fee

☐ 2 current colour photographs of the dog, one of which is a full front head shot and the other one is a full side view of the dog

EMPLOYER’S STATEMENT

I certify that the information in this completed application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I acknowledge

responsibility for any guard dog issued an identification card pursuant to this application.

________________________________________________ __________________________________

Signature of business representative Date of signature

________________________________________________ __________________________________

Print name Position in company or partnership

________________________________________________________________

Form 6

Application for REPLACEMENT Individual License - Private Investigator and/or Private

Guard

Instructions : HAND PRINT in black or blue ink or TYPE ONLY. SHADED AREAS FOR OFFICE USE ONLY.

Part 1: To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

Name of business (in full)

Address of business

Application for (check all that apply):

☐Private Investigator

☐Private Guard

☐Private Investigator and Private Guard

☐Private Guard - armed guard endorsement

☐Private Guard - guard dog handler endorsement

☐Private Guard - uniform exemption (private guard

performing retail security)

☐Baton endorsement

☐Restraining device endorsement

Business no.

Person no.

Receipt no.

License no.

Part 2: To be completed by APPLICANT

Last or family name of applicant

First name(

s) Second name(

s) Former name, maiden name,

aliases etc.

Street no. and street name or lot Apt. no.

City, town, village, R.R.

Postal code

Residence phone no.

License number

Date of Birth (y/m/d)

Reason for application for replacement license:

☐ License was lost

☐ License was stolen

☐ Other (please provide details):

____________________________ ______________________________ ___________________________

Signature of employee Print name Date of signature

Part 3: To be completed by BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

The following must be submitted with this application:

☐ 1 current full-face photograph of the applicant

EMPLOYER’S STATEMENT (to be completed and signed by the business representative)

I have reviewed this completed application and I certify that the information in this application is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge and belief.

___________________________________________ _______________________________________

Signature of business representative Date of signature

___________________________________________ _______________________________________

Print name Position in company or partnership

Any questions relating to this application may be directed to:

Department of Justice

Policing and Victim Services Division - Security Programs Office

P.O. Box 7

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2L6

Phone: (902) 424-6166

Fax: (902) 424-4308