Pepper spray for citizens - why not security guards?

Phil is joined by Gina Field, Operational Security Expert, Founder of Nepean Regional Security, who asks why pepper spray for will be available for citizens, but why not security guards?

News the NT government is considering a trial to allow Territorians to carry pepper spray, giving them "lawful tools to protect themselves if needed" is common sense policy.

But as someone who’s been advocating for over 5-years to allow security guards to carry pepper spray for self-defence, it’s ironic, and somewhat galling, that guards who face physical dangers daily, aren’t permitted the same option.

NT would join WA as the only two jurisdictions to allow people to carry low strength Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray, like that used by police in Australia.

After the horrific Bondi Junction stabbings, many guards now have stab proof vests and body cameras but remain completely unarmed.

Surely, it’s now time, under strict conditions and with proper training, to allow security guards the freedom to carry pepper spray for self-protection, like the citizens of the NT and WA.

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