Letter From the Executive Director - Licensing and Registration Requirements for Deployment in Disaster-Affected Areas

LSBPSE • April 19, 2024

Licensing and Registration Requirements for Deployment in Disaster-Affected Areas

All Private Security Industry Stakeholders,


I hope this letter finds you in good health and in high spirits. As you know, natural and man-made disasters pose significant challenges to public safety and security here in Louisiana. In times of crisis, we are grateful for additional resources to aid in our recovery. It is crucial, however, to have well-trained and licensed security personnel to protect the lives and property of our citizens. Therefore, we are writing to inform you about the licensing and registration requirements set forth by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners (LSBPSE) for deploying security officers to disaster-affected areas in our state where an emergency declaration has been made.


The LSBPSE, in collaboration with the Louisiana State Police Statewide Emergency Operations Center (EOC), has established a comprehensive framework to regulate and monitor security operations during emergencies. Additionally, the LSBPSE will coordinate with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Local Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) in the parish(es) where the emergency declaration has been announced. It is mandatory for all private security companies and individuals operating in Louisiana to comply with these requirements before deploying personnel to disaster affected areas.


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