Letter from the Executive Director: 2026 Instructor Observation Notification

January 16, 2026

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

Final Renewal Reminder

February 27, 2026
Dear Members of the Private Security Industry, Again, we would like to remind you that the guard registration renewal period opened on October 1, 2025, and will close on March 1, 2026. To assist you in meeting this deadline, there is a 14-day grace period extending through March 15, 2026. Please note that beginning March 16, 2026, fines of $50.00 per day will be assessed for up to 10 days for any unresolved renewals. We strongly encourage all companies and professionals to complete their renewals well before the absolute deadline of March 15, 2026 to avoid fines and ensure compliance. Our primary goal is to eliminate fines altogether, and we need your cooperation to achieve this. This is the final reminder concerning guard renewals. You only have the 14-day grace period starting on March 2, 2026 and ending on March 15, 2026. If you require assistance or have any questions regarding the renewal process, please do not hesitate to contact the Board at 225.272.2310 or via email at privatesecurityboard@la.gov. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your commitment to maintaining high standards within our industry. Sincerely, Major Carl Saizan (Ret. LSP) Executive Director

Reminder: Guard Registration Renewal Period

February 6, 2026
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Legislative Committee Meeting (Jan. 28th, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.)

By LSBPSE • January 27, 2026
Meeting Agenda