New Security Guard Rules Welcomed

The operator of a Fort Frances firm that provides security services throughout the district is supporting a provincial move to have security personnel properly trained and licensed.

Todd Hamilton of Lakeland Personnel says feels the changes will help be good for the industry in the long-term.

"I think it's a good thing," says Hamilton. "I think what you end up with is some very, very qualified personnel for security applicants and it's a very, very professional approach to a very, very important position."

Hamilton's company now pays for the cost of licensing and training its employees and expects it to be a little hirer as at it covers the costs of the additional requirements.