Letter from the Executive Director: 2025 Year End Letter
As we conclude another remarkable year, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the overall success of both the private security industry and the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (LSBPSE). The accomplishments of 2025 are a testament to the professionalism, resilience, and collaborative spirit that define this industry.
This year, the industry and agency successfully supported the deployment and processing of more than 2,000 out-of-state security professionals who deployed to Louisiana to assist during Super Bowl LIX, along with numerous security companies that played a critical role in ensuring public safety. Additionally, we continue to onboard a new license management system, which will significantly enhance efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
We achieved major legislative success by passing two significant pieces of legislation and hosting two instructor conferences. We also rolled out a newly rebranded training curriculum, "Security Officer Standards and Training," marking an important step toward elevating professionalism across the industry. The agency completed another successful audit year in 2024, auditing every licensed company while advancing work on a comprehensive statute and rule rewrite in preparation for the 2026 legislative session.
During the year, we onboarded 27 new security companies and processed 15,000 registrations along with 2,700 renewals for security officers. I am especially proud of the industry's responsiveness to compliance efforts. Approximately fifty percent of licensed companies are now achieving 100% compliance, which is an encouraging milestone and reflects significant progress.
I take great pride in the LSBPSE staff. Their efficient work, commitment to customer service, and dedication to excellence continually strengthen the agency and support the industry we serve. The behind-the-scenes efforts of the team have been instrumental in achieving every success mentioned above.
I would also like to acknowledge our partnerships with the Governor’s Office of Human Trafficking Prevention, the Louisiana State Police Gaming Unit and Fusion Center, the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, the Louisiana Office of Charitable Gaming, and many local law enforcement agencies. We sincerely appreciate their continued and overwhelming support of our agency.
I also extend my sincere appreciation to the Board Members for their leadership and support, especially Board Chair Ritchie Rivers and Vice-Chair Dynette Burke. Their unwavering commitment to the agency and its initiatives has been invaluable. Their guidance continues to improve both the agency's efficiency and the industry's integrity.
As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited about the opportunities to make an even greater impact through a collaborative approach that prioritizes professionalism, accountability, and growth.
On behalf of the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, thank you for your partnership and dedication. I wish each of you a New Year filled with success, growth, and blessings.
Warm regards,
Carl Saizan
Executive Director
