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NZ Private Security Personnel and Private Investigators Act 2010 Flashcards

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  1. What does the Act require regarding the use of a company name or trade name by a licensed security business?

    Answer: The name used in trading must match the name registered with the PSPLA

    The registered name provides transparency and accountability. Security companies must operate under the name registered with the PSPLA, so members of the public can verify the company's credentials.

  2. What obligations does the Act place on security personnel when asked to prove their identity to a member of the public?

    Answer: They must produce their certificate of approval or evidence of their licence status on request

    Accountability and transparency are core to the Act's framework. Security personnel are required to produce their certificate of approval when requested as proof of their licensed status.

  3. Under the Act, what are the consequences for a security company that knowingly employs an unlicensed worker?

    Answer: Significant fines for the company and risk to the company licence

    Knowingly employing unlicensed security workers is a serious offence under the Act, attracting significant penalties for the company. The company's own licence may also be at risk.

  4. What is the purpose of the public register of licensed security personnel under the Act?

    Answer: To allow members of the public and employers to verify that a person holds a valid licence

    The public register enables any person to verify whether an individual holds a valid security licence, supporting accountability and helping members of the public and employers verify credentials.

  5. A security guard finds their certificate of approval has expired during a shift. What must they do?

    Answer: Stop performing security functions immediately until the certificate is renewed

    An expired certificate of approval means the person is no longer licensed. They must immediately cease performing security functions — there is no grace period under the Act.

  6. Under the PSPPIA, what category of licence is required to perform 'crowd controller' functions?

    Answer: A crowd controller licence — a separate category from a security guard licence

    The Act creates distinct licence categories. Crowd control functions at events and licensed premises require a crowd controller licence specifically — a standard security guard licence does not authorise this function.