DEL MAR, Calif. Feb 22, 2022 California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Friday letting private citizens in his state sue gun makers to stop them from selling assault weapons just as Texas lets its residents sue abortion providers to stop the procedures, then essentially dared the U.S. Supreme Court to treat both issues the same. At a […]
Retail theft bill sails through Florida Senate Tallahassee FL Feb 19, 2022 A study shows 69% of retailers have seen increased organized crime within the last year. The Senate passed a bill Thursday cracking down on organized retail theft in Florida. The bill (HB 1511) stiffens penalties against thieves who steal multiple items from multiple […]
FRANKFORT, Ky. January 7 2022 On the second anniversary of a constituent’s death after an altercation with a bouncer at Nowhere Bar in Louisville, state Rep. Lisa Willner filed legislation Wednesday designed to increase training and other safe-hiring standards for those hired to provide security at bars and nightclubs. If enacted by the General Assembly, her […]
Springfield MO November 7 2021 Cecilia Williams is turning her anger into action. She’s pushing Missouri legislators to support a proposed new law that she’s named, ‘Bentley’s Law,’ after her 5-year old grandson. “The main aspect of Bentley’s law is financial responsibility by the offender,” she said. Williams began working on new the legislation that targets […]
AUSTIN, Texas May 22 2021 A bill which would provide immunity from liability for school security personnel in case of a safety issue authored by an East Texas state representative has received approval in the committee phase of the Texas Senate. Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mount Pleasant) authored HB 1788. It concerns immunity from liability of public […]
AUSTIN, Texas April 2 2021 A bill that would provide immunity from liability for school security personnel in case of a safety issue authored by an East Texas state representative has passed through a committee. Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mount Pleasant) authored 1788. It concerns immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel […]
Salem OR Dec 8 2020 The regulatory agency that oversees the private security industry for the State of Oregon has made recent changes to several areas of the minimal standards and requirements for becoming a licensed security officer. The new moral fitness minimum standards will change several previously acceptable areas of the law. Please see […]
CARSON CITY NV February 21 2019— Assaulting a security guard in Nevada could carry the same punishment as assaulting a police officer, under a proposed law change being considered in the state Legislature. Assembly Bill 100, sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle, D-Sparks, would make it so assaulting or battering a security guard would face the […]
JEFFERSON CITY MO June 9 2018 — Last week, 77 bills were signed into law including one regarding nuclear power plant security. Rep. Travis Fitzwater’s bill strengthens security measures at nuclear power plants in Missouri and defines specifically what armed nuclear security guards can do to provide protection at those facilities. House Bill 1797 specifies the […]
New Orleans LA March 3 2018 The Louisiana Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control has released details of the consent orders reached with nine French Quarter strip clubs after January raids discovered prostitution and illegal drugs at the businesses. They include security camera upgrades, and new training requirements for all employees. Plus, two clubs will have […]