Police to vet private security guards
Police will set up a centre to check the backgrounds and profiles of private security guards following the arrest of a guard for allegedly raping and killing a four-year-old girl.
They are near the top of the police list of offenders, deputy national police chief Gen Somyot Pumpunwong said on Wednesday, adding that the checks will ensure they are fit and qualified to do their job.
The move is aimed at regulating the private security industry, reducing criminality within its ranks, raise standards and recognise quality service.
Somyot revealed that the centre is a preliminary crime prevention measure as security personnel often work in sensitive and risky areas making it essential that staff are trustworthy, qualified for the work with no criminal record. The personal background checks will ensure that private security operatives are “fit and proper” persons who are fully trained and qualified to do their job.
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