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Leadership and Oversight in Service of Public Protection

The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners provides oversight and guidance that supports the agency's mission and helps uphold the standards that protect the public and integrity of Louisiana's private security industry.


Access current and upcoming Board Meeting Notices and Committee Meeting Notices to learn more about scheduled meetings, agendas, and opportunities for public participation.

Meet the Board

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Ritchie Rivers

Chairperson, District 1

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Forest Hise

District 2

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Kristin Bauer

District 3

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Vacant

District 4

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Jennifer King

District 5

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Mark Leto

At-Large Member

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Dynette Burke

Vice Chairperson, At-Large Member

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Phillip Higgins

At-Large Member

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Jeremy Church

At-Large Member

Board Responsibilities

Magnifying glass with checkmark above text: “PROVIDE OVERSIGHT” and “Exercise oversight of the agency and its regulatory activities.”
Dark blue people icon above “Support Public Protection” and “Promote public safety through effective regulation and enforcement”
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Board Composition

The Board is composed of nine members appointed by the governor, each of whom must be a United States citizen, a Louisiana resident, domiciled in the state, and at least 30 years of age. Effective August 1, 2026, the future composition of the Board has changed as a result of Act 683, which affects new Board Member appointments.


Board Composition During the Transition: One member shall be appointed from, and shall reside in, each of the five public service commission districts established by law. Four members shall be appointed from the state at large. Each member shall be a citizen of the United States of America, a resident of Louisiana, at least thirty years of age, and shall have been actively engaged in the private security business for at least five years. One of the members appointed at large shall be a representative of a nationally-operated security company. Each member shall be licensed or registered with the board or a corporate officer of a licensed company.  La. RS 37:3273


Board Composition for Future Appointments: Five members represent Louisiana’s private security industry, with one member selected from each of the Board’s five geographic districts. These members may serve as company owners, qualifying agents, or instructors. They must have at least five years of active private security industry experience and be licensed by the Board or serve as a corporate officer of a licensed security company. One of the five must also be affiliated with a nationally operated security company. The remaining four members serve at large and provide perspectives from Louisiana’s tourism, insurance, law enforcement, and law enforcement training communities.  Read more about the updated rules at statutes.