By James Nyaigoti
The Government through Private Security Regulatory Authority has today launched Mandatory nationwide security vetting, training and licensing of all bouncers, body guards, event stewards, door supervisors, event security, VIP protection, close protection and crowd control security personnel.
Present during the occassion were various stakeholders including; Private Security Regulatory Authority, bouncers, body guards, event stewards, door supervisors, event security, VIP protection and crowd security personnel.
The move will help instill professionalism in the sector, through the training of rays of skills and knowledge while in the line of duty.
“Today, the Government firmly commences the Immediate and Mandatory nationwide security vetting, training and licensing of all bouncers, body guards, event stewards, door supervisors, event security, VIP protection, close protection and crowd control security personnel.Let it be clear from the onset, vetting, training and licensing is not a choice but a Non-Negotiable requirement of the Law.” Said Director General of the Private Security Regulatory Authority.
Insecurity is not only from physical harm, but also biological weapons and other new sophisticated methods. Hence the need for more training.
The constitution requires all security personnel to undergo training. To equip them with expansive ray of skills.
This initiative is a critical pillar of the Government’s broader security reform
agenda and particularly a great milestone in addressing the various skills and
knowledge gaps within this cadre of workers in the private security industry.
As custodians of safety and order in entertainment venues, recreational facilities and sporting establishments; bouncers, body guards, event stewards, door
supervisors, event security, VIP protection, close protection, and crowd control
security personnel are subject to and MUST, at all times respect and comply with
the provisions of the Private Security Regulation Act No. 13 of 2016.
The Private Security Regulation Act is the Magna Carta for this industry; it is the
script that we all must stick to. The act has outlined the rules of engagement –
break them, and you will become a guest of the state.
Section 21 and 28 of the Act require that no person shall engage in the provision
of private security services unless that person has undergone mandatory security
vetting, training and licensing in accordance with the Act Sections 21 and 28 are not mere suggestions; they stand as legal binding.
In strict compliance with the law, a person offering the services of any of the
above refenced security personnel must undergo security vetting, be registered
and licensed to operate as a private security service provider.Further, all bouncers, body guards, event stewards, door supervisors, event security, VIP protection, close protection, crowd control security personnel or any other person hired or otherwise engaged to ensure order and safety on premises.
