Letter from the Executive Director: 2026 Instructor Observation Notification

To: All Licensed Private Security Investigators (to download this letter as a .PDF, click here.)

Dear Private Security Instructors,

We hope this letter finds you well. In support of our shared goal of elevating and maintaining strong training standards, the LSBPSE Compliance unit will begin annual classroom observations for all currently licensed private security instructors. The primary goal of our initial observations for all currently licensed private security instructors. The primary goal of our initial observations is to support instructors as they transition to the new Security Officer Standards and Training (S.O.S.T.) curriculum while evaluating its application in real-world training environments.

Starting this month, our compliance investigators will contact each instructor to coordinate attendance at one upcoming class, aiming to complete all observations within the next few months. You will be provided with a detailed observation checklist prior to your observation to ensure understanding of the areas of focus, to include using the new curriculum, the lesson plan, PowerPoint, and activities, and confirm, the students are actively engaged.

These observations are intended to help instructors feel confident and well-supported in delivering the new S.O.S.T. curriculum while ensuring the curriculum is being used as intended. The 2026 classroom observations are supportive in nature and do not impact an instructor's eligibility to renew their license, nor will they result in fines. We value our partnership with instructors and will continue to work alongside you throughout this process to provide guidance, resources, constructive feedback, and support.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to working with you to raise the standard of instruction in our industry. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerly,

Carl Saizon

Executive Secretary