The Canadian Society for Industrial Security Inc., a federally incorporated professional organization, was founded in 1954 and originally called the Security Officers Association of Ontario. The Canadian Society for Industrial Security Inc. is a professional association for persons engaged in security in Canada. The Society is a principal forum for professional security concerns and issues and it provides the impetus for developing high standards for security education and training programs for security professionals. As a national organization CSIS, Inc. supports efforts to make Canada, Canadians and the security industry a safer environment in which to work and serves on committees that have a direct impact on the roles, standards and powers of industrial security practices in Canada.

Growth has continued over the years with individual and corporate membership representing Industry and business both in and outside Canada and all levels of government and law enforcement agencies.

The National Board of Directors, consisting of the the President and eight Directors, is responsible for the control and management of the Society. It meets four times a year to discuss policy issues and provide a forum for discussion regarding security issues and concerns that requires action. The Society is an active member of the Federal Industrial Adjustment Committee process aimed at understanding the security industry.

We also serve on the Prevention of Crime in Industry Committee of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. The Society is also taking a lead role in assisting the provinces in forming Security Advisory Committees to set standards for the security industry in their respective jurisdictions.

CSIS lobbies federal and provincial governments for legislative changes in the security industry and makes itself available, when required, to participate in panel discussions or as committee members. The society develops and administers professional development courses and accreditation programs for the members. It facilitates mutual discussion, study and the resolution of problems relating to commercial, industrial and institutional security.

Annually, the society hosts a three-day seminar and annual meeting featuring renowned guest speakers and seminars on topics of national security interest. CSIS, Inc. continues to build relationships with other associations involved in the security industry to better serve and broaden the knowledge base of the membership. As well, the national office negotiates with service industries (hotels, car, rental agencies and insurance companies etc.) to obtain corporate discount rates for members.