Private security services: patrol operators: training.
The amendment strengthens the existing Private Security Services Act by instituting a structured training regime for security guards, enhancing public safety and ensuring that security personnel are adequately prepared for their roles. Notably, the bill requires applicants to complete no less than 32 hours of training within their first six months of registration, with 16 hours needing completion within the initial 30 days. This change is expected to substantially elevate the standards of training within the security industry across California, promoting professionalism among security service providers.
Assembly Bill 1364, introduced by Assembly Member Chen, amends Section 7583.6 of the Business and Professions Code related to private security services. The bill aims to enhance the training requirements for applicants seeking security guard registration. It stipulates that to obtain a security guard registration, individuals must complete a course addressing the power to arrest and the appropriate use of force, which is a condition for issuance of their registration. The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services oversees this process, ensuring compliance with current regulations and requirements.
Opposition to AB 1364 may arise primarily from stakeholders who believe that the new training requirements may impose undue burdens on private security operators, particularly smaller companies that might struggle with the costs and logistical challenges of implementing the new training measures. Moreover, concerns may be voiced regarding the potential impact on the availability of security personnel if existing guards face difficulties in meeting the new training standards within the specified time frames.