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Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners
Where Security Officers, Instructors, Managers, Qualifying Agents and Company Owners apply for, manage, and receive their respective licenses, training verification, and registrations.
WHAT WE DO
The LSBPSE is the state regulatory body for the private contract security industry in Louisiana which provides industry licensure, registration, education, investigations, and compliance oversight.
The board members and agency staff take great pride in working to make the industry principled and consistent while maintaining strict adherence to the statutory regulations we are tasked with upholding.
We attempt to be transparent and equitable in all of our dealings and urge industry workers and leaders to reach out to us for clarity with any issues.
Mission Statement
The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners is committed to protecting the public by regulating and enforcing the standards for private security professionals in the state of Louisiana. We strive to ensure that all private security professionals are properly trained, licensed, and adhere to the highest ethical standards. We are dedicated to promoting the integrity and professionalism of the private security industry in Louisiana, and to working with industry stakeholders to continually improve the quality and effectiveness of private security services.
Vision Statement
The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners envisions a future where all private security professionals in the state are highly trained, knowledgeable, and ethical, and where the public can trust and rely on the services provided by the private security industry. As a regulatory agency, we strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and excellence in the industry, and to ensure that all private security professionals are held to the same standards of accountability and professionalism. Our ultimate goal is to enhance the safety and security of our citizens and communities of Louisiana, and to be a leader in the field of private security regulation and oversight.
Introducing the LSBPSE Formal Compliance Unit
The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (LSBPSE) proudly announces the establishment of its inaugural formal compliance unit. This unit will be responsible for ensuring that private security companies and security guards fully comply with all statutes and rules governing the private security industry.
Responsibilities of the Compliance Unit:
1. Company Audits: Conducting comprehensive audits of private security companies to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
2. Site Compliance Checks: Performing on-site checks to verify adherence to industry standards and regulations.
3. Administrative Investigations: Investigating administrative matters related to compliance issues.
4. Training Evaluation: Evaluating training classes to ensure they meet the necessary standards and requirements.
In addition, the compliance unit will identify unlicensed companies and take appropriate action. This may include issuing Cease-and-Desist Orders and Letters, collaborating with the LSBPSE General Counsel to file civil injunctions in the relevant civil courts, and working with local law enforcement to issue municipal summonses to company owners who fail to comply with Cease-and-Desist Orders.
The primary goal of our annual audits is to enhance the quality of service provided by the private security industry and to build public trust through transparency and accountability.
We encourage the business community and the public to report compliance issues involving a security company or a security guard. All tips will remain anonymous and will be thoroughly and fairly investigated. To report compliance issues, please call 225-272-2310 or email us at tipline@lsbpse.com. Together, we can ensure a higher standard of private security services and maintain public trust in our industry.