Ontario Police Warn of New Condo Break-In Tactic

Police are warning condominium residents and property managers about a concerning trend involving suspects allegedly marking unit doors to determine whether a residence may be unoccupied before attempting a break-in. Recent incidents have prompted investigators to encourage increased awareness and prompt reporting of suspicious activity. While the method itself is new to many residents, the […]

What Licensed Security Guards Can Do in Ontario (And What They Can’t)

In Ontario, security guards must be licensed under provincial regulations, which defines exactly what they can and cannot do on duty. Understanding these limits is important for both clients and guards to avoid liability issues and ensure proper response during incidents. Licensed guards are trained in observation, reporting, use-of-force, crisis management, de-escalation, Canadian Criminal Code, […]

Police Sniper St. Patrick’s Day Waterloo

A tactical officer was deployed as emergency plan Police say, apparently a sniper is stationed regularly at planned or unsanctioned events regionally and across the country. Have we become more Americanized? We already know person(s) are bringing weapons to clubs. (Toronto shooting Mar 8, 2025) Does the propensity for lethal violence exist at large-scale events? […]