1. (1) Any continuing education submitted by certified trainers as part of their applications for renewal must be related to private security. The Commissioner shall have the discretion to determine whether any continuing education is relevant to private security and may accept in whole, accept in part, or deny any hours submitted for approval of continuing education.
2. (2) The twelve (12) required aggregate continuing education hours may be obtained from one or more providers.

3. (3) Continuing education courses that are relevant to private security may include, but are not limited to:

   1. (a) Instructor-level courses provided by any private entities related to training individuals on any topic listed in § 62-35-118;
   2. (b) Trainings by law enforcement or other governmental agencies related to training law enforcement officers, security guards, government officials, or other individuals on any topics related to emergency procedures or any other topic listed in § 62-35-118; and/or
   3. (c) Courses provided by any post-secondary education institutions related to any laws, duties, or responsibilities of law enforcement, private security, or first responders.
4. (4) Any continuing education courses submitted for approval must include the date of the course, number of hours for the training, subject of the course, information on who provided the training, sufficient information to substantiate that it is relevant, and information to allow the Commissioner to verify that the information provided by the applicant. The Commissioner may require the submission of additional documentation, such as a course listing, agenda, or other relevant documents to verify that the continuing education hours were sufficient in length and relevance under this rule.
5. (5) All continuing education must be completed within two (2) years preceding the date of expiration for the trainer’s certificate. No hours will roll over to the next renewal cycle.
6. (6) If a certified trainer has not completed his or her continuing education requirements during the appropriate renewal cycle, the Commissioner may deny the renewal application, close the application until the outstanding hours are completed, or hold the application pending completion of the outstanding hours. Additionally, the Commissioner may assess a civil penalty against the certified trainer for the failure to timely complete continuing education hours.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-35-129 and 62-35-140. Administrative History: New rules filed March 17, 2026; effective June 15, 2026.