Bill ‘can clean up security industry’

NEW legislation could be the end for dangerous and unvetted security guards, a senior industry figure claimed yesterday.

The Irish Security Industry Association (ISIA) said the Private Security Bill could rid the country of security personnel who were a risk to clients and lead to higher standards.

Les McLindon, the newly appointed president of the ISIA, which represents security guards, store detectives and alarm system operators, said the new legislation was vitally important.