Watchdog set to tackle complaints over bouncers

PEOPLE with complaints about bouncers and other security personnel will be able to go directly to a private security watchdog under a new licensing system announced yesterday.

The licensing system, operated by the Private Security Authority (PSA), will make it an offence for any security company to operate if it does not have a licence. Those prosecuted face fines and a maximum jail sentence of 10 years.

Security companies include bouncers, private investigators, security guards, cash-in-transit firms, security consultants, suppliers of security equipment and locksmiths.