Relates to exempting retired federal agents and border patrol agents from training requirements for security guards

BILL NUMBER:S6521

Title of bill

An act to amend the general business law, in relation to exempting retired federal agents and border patrol agents from training requirements for security guards

Purpose

To exempt retired Federal Agents or Border Patrol Agents from security guard training requirements provided that such individual provides proof of training substantially similar to the training required by law.

Summary of provisions

Section 1. Paragraph g of subdivision 4 of section 89-n of the general business law, as added by chapter 221 of the laws of 2003, is amended and a new paragraph (h) is added to include retired Federal Agents and Border Patrol Agents as exempt from the security guard training requirements if they provide proof of completion of training substantially similar to the training required by law.

Justification

Currently, certain qualified and properly trained professionals are exempt from security guard training requirements. These professionals may include certain correction officers, bridge and tunnel officers, court officers, court clerks, and certain retired police and peace officers. However, retired federal agents or border patrol agents are not exempt from such security guard training requirements. These federal agents possess years of valuable experience, and in many cases can demonstrate similar training to the standard of training required by law. The costs of completing training requirements can dissuade highly qualified retired federal agents from becoming security guards. This bill will allow retired federal agents to continue serving in a role of safety and protection without having to duplicate costly training.

Prior legislative history

None.

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.