New Maryland legislation proposes stricter laws for security guards
Annapolis MD March 7th, 2023
Security guards across Maryland might soon have to meet higher standards and qualifications to work in that particular field.
There’s a bill proposed in the House of Delegates that would require all people who provide security services, even bouncers at bars and nightclubs, to be certified and licensed by the state.
It would set minimum training standards for all potential security guards in terms of de-escalation tactics through state police. Applicants would have to undergo training every three years.
The legislation would require employers to file a report with state law enforcement if a guard happens to employ use of force on the job.
Baltimore City has had three cases over the past two years in which security guards killed people during their shifts.
The legislation would also tighten up hiring standards and force companies to have insurance no matter how small of a security guard crew they have. Current law does not require insurance for companies with fewer than five security guards.
