The Security Association says it'll take a serious incident before security guards are given the powers they need.
Security guards can currently only defend themselves, with no powers beyond that.
Association Chief Executive Gary Morrison says they want the ability to detain - particularly shop lifters.
He says rather than allowing people to leave with goods - if appropriate and safe they'd like the power to detain them until police can arrive.
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