Garda World Security...announced...it is a founding signatory of the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers...“The implementation of this Code of Conduct represents a significant maturation of the private security industry,” said Stephan Cretier, President and CEO. “As the demand for the services we provide around the world has grown tremendously, Garda has been at the forefront of establishing rigorous standards and strong governance. Thanks to the participation of human rights organizations, NGOs and other stakeholders working with private security companies, the Code of Conduct is the basis upon which our industry will conduct itself with integrity, transparency and full accountability. It will ultimately enable governments and businesses to assess and use only those private security firms that adhere to these essential standards of conduct.”