Board Meeting Agenda (Jan. 31, 2024 @10:30 a.m.)

LSBPSE • January 23, 2024

Meeting Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Public Comments/Questions

5. Review and Approve Minutes for Board Meetings on 09/27/23, 11/29/23 and 12/13/23

6. Executive Secretary Report

7. Consideration of New Applications (Julie Fisher)

a. Company Applications:

Veary Enterprises, LLC – Owner Veary Kin, QA Samuel Leto

L4 Security & Consulting Group LLC – John Blanton and Buddy Blair

Swetman Security Service, Inc – Windfield Swetman, III & additional corporate officer

b. Instructor Applications:

Mark Bailey - Classroom External

Melvin Bush – Classroom In-House – NOLA Protection Group

Martin Klucik – Classroom In-House – AAY Security, LLC

Stephen Powell – Classroom External – HUB Enterprises LLC

William Seaux – Classroom In-House – Top Brass Protection LLC 

8. Committee Updates

Finance Committee – Dynette Burke

Ethics Committee – Ritchie Rivers

Legislative Committee – Forrest Hise

9. Executive Session (The Board may go into executive session to deliberate, pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1), which allows the Board to go into executive session to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person.)

a. Scott Ford, individually and/or doing business as Force Protection

b. Consent Agreement presented for approval regarding Mike DiBenedetto, individually and/or doing business as DiBenedetto Security

c. Consent Agreement presented for approval regarding Joseph Baggott, individually and/or doing business as Fathom Protection

d. Charlie Ford, individually and/or doing business as Vision Quest Solutions

10. Adjournment

LSBPSE Legislative Committee Meeting (Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 12:30 p.m.)

May 4, 2026
Meeting Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Public Introductions/Comments/Questions 5. Review proposed changes to Louisiana Administrative Code Title 46, Part LIX 6. Adjournment

Letter From the Executive Director: HB 71

April 15, 2026
Dear Industry Partner, We respectfully urge your immediate support for HB 71, filed by Rep. Josh Carlson (District 43, Lafayette Parish), at the request of the LSBPSE, which extends existing civil liability protections for concealed carry permit holders to armed private contract security officers registered with the LSBPSE. The bill passed by the Civil Law & Procedures Committee on Monday, April 13, and is headed to the House floor for a vote within days. Private security officers face real and increasing risks, while insurance costs continue to rise and coverage becomes more difficult to obtain. At the same time, LSBPSE is strengthening the industry through enhanced training standards, continuing education requirements, compliance audits, and increased enforcement partnerships with state agencies, ensuring all personnel are properly trained, vetted, and held accountable. HB 71 supports current efforts by offering reasonable civil liability protection for security guards who act lawfully and within the scope of their duties to protect human life. It does not protect against misconduct; rather, it aligns the protections for trained security professionals with those already provided to private citizens, bringing much-needed legal clarity. Additionally, insurance providers may consider reducing your general liability insurance premiums once this bill becomes law. Your voice is critical right now. Please contact your State Representative and Senator as soon as possible and urge them to support HB 71! Your immediate outreach can make a difference in protecting your business, supporting the industry, and strengthening public safety across Louisiana. Thank you for your commitment to our common goals and continued partnership. Major Carl Saizan (Ret. LSP)  Executive Director

LSBPSE Finance Committee Meeting (March 18, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.)

March 17, 2026
Meeting Agenda