CODE
REGULATORY · O. REG. 363/07

The standards
we are bound to.

T.R.I.O Investigations operates under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 and the Ontario Regulation 363/07 Code of Conduct. This is the framework that governs every one of our investigators — in the field, in the report, and in every interaction with the public.

Reg.
363/07
Act
PSISA 2005
Effective
Aug 23, 2007
Status
In force
SECTION // 01
01

Breach of the code of conduct.

A licensee is in breach of the code of conduct if the licensee contravenes or fails to comply with this Regulation. — O. Reg. 363/07, s. 1

SECTION // 02 · INDIVIDUAL LICENSEES

Every individual licensee — on duty — shall.

2(1)(a)
Integrity

Act with honesty and integrity in every engagement.

2(1)(b)
Equipment

Respect and use all property and equipment in accordance with licence conditions.

2(1)(c)
Lawful

Comply with all federal, provincial and municipal laws.

2(1)(d)
Equality

Treat all persons equally, without discrimination of any kind.

2(1)(e)
Civility

Refrain from profane, abusive, insulting or uncivil language and actions.

2(1)(f)
Restraint

Refrain from exercising unnecessary force.

2(1)(g)
Authorized

Refrain from behaviour that is prohibited or not authorized by law.

2(1)(h)
Privacy

Treat all information received on duty as strictly confidential.

2(1)(i)
Cooperation

Co-operate with police where required by law.

— O. Reg. 363/07, s. 2 (1)
SECTION // 02 (2)

What an
investigator
shall not do.

Four absolute prohibitions binding every individual licensee at all times.

PROHIBITION 012(2)(a)

Be unfit for duty through consumption of alcohol or drugs while working.

PROHIBITION 022(2)(b)

Conspire with another person, or aid or abet another licensee, in a breach of this code.

PROHIBITION 032(2)(c)

Wilfully or negligently make a false statement or complaint against another licensee.

PROHIBITION 042(2)(d)

Misrepresent to any person the type, class or conditions of his or her licence.

EXCEPTION · s. 2 (3)

Clause 2(2)(d) does not apply to an individual licensee who is concealing his or her identity as a private investigator in order to carry out his or her duties — a necessary protection for lawful covert investigation.

SECTION // 03 · LICENSED BUSINESS ENTITIES

The same standard applies to the firm.

Every licensed business entity — and every officer, director, partner and sole proprietor — is bound by the same code in the course of conducting licensed business.

SHALL · s. 3 (1)
  • Comply with all federal, provincial and municipal laws.
  • Treat all persons equally, without discrimination of any kind.
  • Respect privacy — treat all information as confidential.
  • Co-operate with police where required by law.
SHALL NOT · s. 3 (2)
  • Conspire with another person, or aid or abet another licensee, in a breach of this code.
  • Wilfully or negligently make a false statement or complaint against another licensee.
  • Misrepresent to any person the type, class or conditions of the licensee's licence.
CITATION

Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 — Ontario Regulation 363/07.

Consolidation period: From August 23, 2007 to the e-Laws currency date. No amendments.