I've been working in the security indutry for some time, both in New Zealand and Australia. Prior to that I worked as a police traffic officer in New Zealand.
New Zealand doesn't allow security officers to carry any weapons, (even our police are unarmed) nor do we have any special powers or authority. However there are more licensed security guards in the country than there are police (about 10,000 guards vs 7000 police)
As with most countries they range from good to very very bad, mainly because the pay is quite low in most companies so they have trouble hiring decent staff.
I have visited the USA several times, and been on ride a longs with California Police depts and also with a security officer in Orange county.
I have also visited South Africa and looked at the security industry over there.
New Zealand doesn't allow security officers to carry any weapons, (even our police are unarmed) nor do we have any special powers or authority. However there are more licensed security guards in the country than there are police (about 10,000 guards vs 7000 police)
As with most countries they range from good to very very bad, mainly because the pay is quite low in most companies so they have trouble hiring decent staff.
I have visited the USA several times, and been on ride a longs with California Police depts and also with a security officer in Orange county.
I have also visited South Africa and looked at the security industry over there.
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