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Surrey security guard stabbed in parking lot; man charged, police say
A security guard was stabbed in a Surrey, B.C., parking lot on Nov. 5 after calling police about a screaming man. What it means for guard companies.
A security guard was stabbed several times in a parking lot in North Surrey, British Columbia, early on Nov. 5 after calling police about a screaming man, and a 37-year-old man has been charged, the Cloverdale Reporter reported. The guard was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Key points#
- The attack happened at about 3:38 a.m. on Nov. 5 in a parking lot in the 11100 block of 124 Street, the Cloverdale Reporter reported.
- The guard had called police about a screaming man, and officers found him with stab wounds to his arms and legs, the Cloverdale Reporter said.
- Police arrested a suspect at the scene without incident, the Cloverdale Reporter said.
- The man faces charges including aggravated assault, CTV News reported.
What police said#
Surrey Police said officers who arrived found the guard with multiple stab wounds and began life-saving first aid, the Cloverdale Reporter reported. Paramedics took him to the hospital, where police said he remained in serious condition.
Ricco Norman Zanolli, 37, was charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of assault with a weapon and two counts of breaching a release order, the Cloverdale Reporter reported. The charges have not been proven in court.
Why it matters for guard companies#
The guard saw a problem and asked for help, the Cloverdale Reporter reported, and was attacked before it arrived. For guard companies, the case is a reminder that night posts in open lots can turn dangerous fast, and that an officer alone has little time to react.
What it means for your company#
- Write the rule for a disturbance. Post orders can spell out when an officer observes and reports from a safe distance, and when to leave the area and wait for help. Keep them current in your post orders.
- Know who is on duty and where. Check that each night officer has clocked in at the right site, so a supervisor knows who to call. A time clock with late alerts helps.
- Set check-in calls for solo posts. A supervisor who calls the officer on a set schedule notices sooner when something is wrong.
- Record every incident the same night. A clear incident report, with times and photos, gives everyone the same record of the night.
- Support the officer afterward. Time off, pay questions and workers' compensation rules differ by province, so check with a lawyer or WorkSafeBC.
Guardix is software for security companies that keeps post orders, clock-ins and incident reports in one place.
Frequently asked questions#
What happened to the security guard in Surrey?#
He was stabbed several times in his arms and legs in a North Surrey parking lot early on Nov. 5, after calling police about a screaming man, the Cloverdale Reporter reported. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Was anyone charged?#
Yes. A 37-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and breaching a release order, CTV News reported. The charges have not been proven in court.
Sources#
- Officer safety
- Canada
- Night shifts