Do we need training for security officers, investigators and executive protection agents? Should training be required by state law?
Many states still in this Post 9/11 world have no reqirements for mandatory training for those entering the private security industry. Michigan requires that those wishing to be licensed as a private (professional) investigator either have a BA in Criminal Justice or be or have been a police officer. No other training required. Is there a difference between being a police officer and handling private investigations. Yes.
How about executive protection? Michigan has no licensing requirements for EP as long as they are protecting the person and not the property of the person. So what does this mean? That anyone can be a bodyguard. No background check required, no training required. Is this smart? Is this a good thing?
I started MI Security Training in the desire to bring professional training in security to Michigan. MI Security Training offers training for investigators, executive protection agents and security officers. All the training is based on training standards from states that have mandatory training for those who wish to work in the security industry.
Having worked in the private security industry in Washington DC, Virginia and Hawaii I am a strong supporter of the need for training. Would you want your doctor to be well trained? Then why not those you hire to handle your security.
Ed has worked hard over the past 10 years (and prior Marine Corp experience of 23 years as well), to guide those wanting to be security officials (both as security officers and as PIs, and/or body guards). He is a conscientious and excellent teacher who knows what he's teaching, going above and beyond to make sure that his students end their training, knowing what they need to know to stay safe and keep their clients safe as well!
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