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A licensed security agent who is authorised to perform the function of a crowd controller must wear an identification card:
- on their chest
- securely attached to the outside of their clothing (lanyards are not acceptable)
- so that the number can be clearly seen by other persons
- at all times whilst performing those duties.- maximum penalty $1,250, expiation fee $160 [section 20(2), regulation 12]
A person who carries on a business or event and employs crowd controllers must ensure that each crowd controller is issued with an identification card as required by regulation. - maximum penalty $2,500, expiation fee $160 [regulations 11(1)(a), 11(2) and 11(3)]
An identification card must:
- be legible with black characters on white background
- have a one, two or three digit number - minimum 4cm high and 5mm thick
- contain the word 'security' - minimum 5mm high
- contain the name of place or event where working - minimum 5mm high
- be issued before the commencement of duty
- have a different number for each crowd controller.
Example Identification Card
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