1. (1) the nature and role of private security, including a private security officer's:

   1. (a) scope and limits of authority;
   2. (b) civil liability; and
   3. (c) role in today's society;
2. (2) state laws and rules applicable to private security;

3. (3) the legal responsibilities of private security, including:

   1. (a) constitutional law;
   2. (b) search and seizure; and
   3. (c) other such topics;

4. (4) situational response evaluations, including:

   1. (a) protecting and securing crime or accident scenes;
   2. (b) notifying internal and external agencies; and
   3. (c) controlling information;
5. (5) security ethics;
6. (6) the use of force, emphasizing the de-escalation of force and alternatives to using force;

7. (7) documentation and report writing, including:

   1. (a) preparing witness statements;
   2. (b) performing log maintenance;
   3. (c) exercising control of information;
   4. (d) taking field notes;
   5. (e) organizing information into a report; and
   6. (f) performing basic writing;

8. (8) patrol techniques, including:

   1. (a) mobile patrol versus fixed post;
   2. (b) accident prevention;
   3. (c) responding to calls and alarms;
   4. (d) security breaches;
   5. (e) monitoring potential safety hazards; and
   6. (f) police and community relations, including fundamental duties and personal appearance of security officers;
9. (9) sexual harassment in the workplace; and

10. (10) a final examination that:

    1. (a) competently examines the student on the subjects included in the eight hours of basic instruction; and
    2. (b) mandates a minimum pass score of 80%.

In accordance with Subsection 58-63-302(2)(g), an approved basic education and training program for armed and unarmed private security officers shall have at least eight hours of classroom or online instruction, including:

KEY: licensing, security guards, private security officers

Date of Last Change: May 13, 2019

Notice of Continuation: May 2, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-63-101