§ 17-40-208 - Training of personnel.

17-40-208. Training of personnel.

(a) The Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies shall establish training programs to be conducted by agencies and institutions approved by the board.

(b) The basic training course approved by the board may include the following:

(1) Legal limitations on the use of firearms and on the powers and authority of the private security officer;

(2) Familiarity with this chapter;

(3) Field note taking and report writing;

(4) Range firing and procedure and handgun safety and maintenance; and

(5) Any other topics of security officer training curriculum which the board deems necessary.

(c) The board shall promulgate all rules necessary to administer the provisions of this section concerning the training requirements of this chapter.

(d) When an individual meets the training requirements approved by the board, that individual shall not be required to be trained over again until the private security officer's or commissioned security officer's renewal training is required, which is two (2) years after the private security officer or commissioned security officer is licensed, regardless of the company by which the private security officer or commissioned security officer is employed or trained.