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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VI - Administrative Requirements and Standards of Conduct › Section 6VAC20-174-150 - Standards of conduct

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A registrant shall:
1. Conform to all requirements pursuant to
				  the Code of Virginia and this chapter.
2. Not violate or aid and abet others in
				  violating the provisions of Article 4 (§
										9.1-138 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of
				  Title 9.1 of the Code of Virginia or this chapter.
3. Not commit any act or omission that
				  results in a private security license, registration, or certification being
				  suspended, revoked, or not renewed or the licensee, registrant, or certificate
				  holder otherwise being disciplined in any jurisdiction.
4. Not have been convicted or found guilty in
				  any jurisdiction of the United States of any felony or a misdemeanor involving
				  moral turpitude, assault and battery, damage to real or personal property,
				  controlled substances or imitation controlled substances as defined in Article
				  1 (§
										18.2-247 et seq.) of Chapter 7
				  of Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, prohibited sexual behavior as described
				  in Article 7 (§
										18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of
				  Title 18.2 of the Code of Virginia, or firearms. Any plea of nolo contendere
				  shall be considered a conviction for the purpose of this chapter. The record of
				  conviction certified or authenticated in such form as to be admissible in
				  evidence under the laws of the jurisdiction where convicted shall be prima
				  facie evidence of such guilt.
5.
				  Not obtain a license, license renewal, registration, registration renewal,
				  certification, or certification renewal through any fraud or
				  misrepresentation.
6. Not solicit
				  or contract to provide any private security services without first having
				  obtained a private security services business license with the
				  department.
7. Maintain
				  comprehensive general liability insurance in the minimum amount of $1 million
				  in general aggregate liability insurance when the registrant:
a. Is self employed;
b. Is a personal protection specialist or
				  private investigator; and
c. Has
				  entered into a contract with a licensed private security business to work as an
				  independent contractor.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VII - Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-160 - Entry-level training

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A. Each person
				  employed by a private security services business or applying to the department
				  for registration as an unarmed security officer, an armed security
				  officer/courier, a personal protection specialist, armored car personnel, a
				  security canine handler, an explosives detector canine handler, a narcotics
				  detector canine handler, a private investigator, an alarm respondent, a
				  locksmith, a central station dispatcher, an electronic security sales
				  representative, or an electronic security technician, or electronic security
				  technician's assistant as defined by § 9.1-138 of the Code of Virginia must
				  meet the compulsory minimum training standards herein established, unless
				  provided for otherwise in accordance with this chapter.
B. Training will be credited only if
				  application for registration is received by the department within 12 months of
				  completion of training.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VII - Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-170 - In-service training

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Each person registered with the department as an armed
					 security officer/courier, a personal protection specialist, armored car
					 personnel, a security canine handler, a narcotics detector canine handler, an
					 explosives detector canine handler, a private investigator, an alarm
					 respondent, a locksmith, a central station dispatcher, an electronic security
					 sales representative, an electronic security technician, an unarmed security
					 officer, or an electronic security technician's assistant shall complete the
					 compulsory in-service training standard once during each 24-month period of
					 registration.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VII - Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-180 - Training exemptions

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Persons who meet the statutory requirements as set forth
					 in § 9.1-141 of the Code of Virginia may apply for a partial exemption from the
					 compulsory training standards. Individuals requesting such partial exemption
					 shall file an application furnished by the department and include the
					 applicable, nonrefundable application fee. The department may issue such
					 partial exemption on the basis of individual qualifications as supported by
					 required documentation. Those applying for and receiving exemptions must comply
					 with all regulations promulgated by the board. Each person receiving a partial
					 exemption for entry-level training must apply to the department for
					 registration within 12 months from the date of issuance, otherwise the partial
					 exemption shall become null and void.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VII - Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-190 - Entry-level training exemption

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A.
				  Persons previously employed as law-enforcement officers who have not terminated
				  or been terminated from said employment more than five years prior to the
				  application date must submit official documentation of the following with the
				  application for exemption:
1. Completion of
				  law-enforcement entry-level training; and
2. Five continuous years of law-enforcement
				  employment provided such employment as a law-enforcement officer was not
				  terminated due to misconduct or incompetence.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VII - Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-200 - In-service training exemption

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Persons who have completed training that meets or exceeds
					 the compulsory minimum training standards promulgated by the board for the
					 in-service training required for the individual's particular category may be
					 authorized credit for such training, provided the training has been completed
					 within 24 months of the expiration date of the registration period during which
					 in-service training is required. Such training must be provided by a third
					 party organization category. Official documentation of the following must
					 accompany the application for in-service training credit:
1. Information regarding the sponsoring
				  organization, including documentation regarding the instructor for each
				  session;
2. An outline of the
				  training session material, including the dates, times, and specific subject
				  matter; and
3. Proof of attendance
				  and successful completion.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-210 - Alarm respondent - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations,
				  practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Alarm respondent - 18 hours
01E: Security Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours
B. Entry-level course content. The
				  compulsory minimum entry-level training course content by specific course,
				  excluding examinations, mandated practical exercises, and range qualification
				  shall be as provided in this subsection.
Security officer core subjects (01E) - 18 hours (excluding
					 examination)
The entry-level curriculum for alarm respondent sets forth
					 the following areas identified as:
a.
				  Orientation
(1) Applicable sections of the
				  Code of Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security
				  Services
(2) Code of
				  ethics
(3) General duties and
				  responsibilities
(4) Signs of
				  terrorism
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-220 - Armed security officer/courier - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A.
				  Entry-level course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum
				  entry-level training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding
				  examinations, practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Armed security officer/courier - 50 hours (53 hours
					 including shotgun training)
a. 01E:
				  Security Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours
b. 05E: Armed Security Officer Arrest
				  Authority - 8 hours
c. 075E:
				  Security Officer Handgun - 24 hours
d. 08E: Entry-level Shotgun - 3 hours (if
				  applicable - to also have access to a shotgun while on duty, the additional
				  shotgun course is required)
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-230 - Armored car personnel - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations,
				  practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Armored car personnel - 28 hours (31 hours with
					 shotgun)
a. 03E: Armored Car
				  Procedures - 12 hours
b. 07E:
				  Entry-level Handgun - 16 hours
c.
				  08E: Entry-level Shotgun - 3 hours (if applicable - to also have access to a
				  shotgun while on duty, the additional shotgun course is required)
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-240 - Central station dispatcher - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations,
				  practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Central station dispatcher - 8 hours
a. 30E: Electronic Security Core Subjects - 4
				  hours
b. 38E: Central Station
				  Dispatcher - 4 hours
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-250 - Detector canine handler - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations,
				  practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Detector Canine Handler - 160 hours (excluding
					 certification examination)
a. 04ED:
				  Detector Canine Handler - 160 hours
b. Certification exam by a certified detector
				  canine handler examiner
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-260 - Electronic security technician - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations,
				  practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Electronic security technician - 14 hours
a. 30E: Electronic Security Core Subjects - 4
				  hours
b. 35E: Electronic Security
				  Technician - 10 hours
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-270 - Electronic security technician assistant - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A.
				  Entry-level course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum
				  entry-level training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding
				  examinations, practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Electronic security technician's assistant - 4
					 hours
30E: Electronic Security Core Subjects - 4 hours
B. Entry-level course content. The
				  compulsory minimum entry-level training course content by specific course
				  excluding examinations, mandated practical exercises, and range qualification
				  shall be as provided in this subsection.
Electronic security core subjects (30E) - 4 hours
					 (excluding examination)
a.
				  Administration and orientation
(1) Applicable
				  sections of the Code of Virginia
(2) Regulations Relating to Private Security
				  Services
(3) Signs of
				  terrorism
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-280 - Electronic security sales representative - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A.
				  Entry-level course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum
				  entry-level training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding
				  examinations, practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Electronic security sales representative - 8 hours
a. 30E: Electronic Security Core Subjects - 4
				  hours
b. 39E: Electronic Security
				  Sales - 4 hours
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-290 - Locksmith - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level course and minimum hour
				  requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level training courses and specific
				  minimum hour requirement excluding examinations, practical exercises, and range
				  qualification shall be:
Locksmith - 18 hours
25E: Locksmith - 18 hours
B. Entry-level course content. The compulsory
				  minimum entry-level training course content by specific course excluding
				  examinations, mandated practical exercises, and range qualification shall be as
				  provided in this subsection.
Locksmith (25E) -18 hours (excluding examination)
a. Applicable sections of the Code of
				  Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
b. Signs of terrorism
c. Orientation to locksmithing
(1) History of locksmithing
(2) Ethics
(3) Trade resources
(4) Terminology
(5) Professional conduct
(6) Job safety
d. Public safety codes
(1) National Fire Protection Association
				  Codes 80 and 101
(2) Overview of
				  authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)
(3) Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
				  as amended
(4)
				  Terminology
(5) Safety code
				  resources
e. Technical
				  applications
(1) Terminology (to include
				  definition, purpose, and function)
(2) Locks/types
(3) Handing
(4) Master keying
(5) Key records and codes
(6) Key blanks and keyways
(7) Physical security
(8) Types of client sites
(9) Safes and vaults
(10) Access control
(11) Handling restricted keys
(12) Door system components
(13) Automotive
f. Written comprehensive
				  examination
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-300 - Personal protection specialist - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A.
				  Entry-level course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum
				  entry-level training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding
				  examinations, practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Personal protection specialist - 60 hours
a. 32E: Personal Protection Specialist - 60
				  hours
b. 07E: Entry-level Handgun -
				  16 hours (prerequisite for 09E Advanced Handgun)
c. 09E: Advanced Handgun - 14 hours (for
				  armed personal protection specialists)
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-310 - Private investigator - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations,
				  practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Private investigator - 60 hours
02E: Private Investigator Subjects - 60 hours
B. Entry-level course content. The
				  compulsory minimum entry-level training course content by specific course
				  excluding examinations, mandated practical exercises, and range qualification
				  shall be as provided in this subsection.
Private investigator (02E) - 60 hours (excluding
					 examination and practical exercises)
a. Orientation
(1) Applicable sections of the Code of
				  Virginia
(2) Regulations Relating
				  to Private Security Services
(3)
				  Standards of professional conduct
(4) Ethics
(5) Signs of terrorism
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-320 - Security canine handler - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations,
				  practical exercises, and range qualification shall be:
Security canine handler - 30 hours (excluding basic
					 obedience training)
a. 01E: Security
				  Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours (prerequisite for 04ES)
b. Prerequisite for 04ES - Basic Obedience
				  Training
c. 04ES: Security Canine
				  Handler - 12 hours
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part VIII - Compulsory Minimum Training Standards › Section 6VAC20-174-330 - Unarmed security officer - compulsory minimum training requirements

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A. Entry-level
				  course and minimum hour requirement. The compulsory minimum entry-level
				  training courses and specific minimum hour requirement excluding examinations
				  and practical exercises shall be:
Unarmed security officer - 18 hours
01E: Security Officer Core Subjects - 18 hours
B. Entry-level course content. The
				  compulsory minimum entry-level training course content by specific course,
				  excluding examinations and mandated practical exercises shall be as provided in
				  this subsection.
Security officer core subjects (01E) - 18 hours (excluding
					 examination)
a. Orientation
(1) Applicable sections of the Code of
				  Virginia and Regulations Relating to Private Security Services
(2) Code of ethics
(3) General duties and
				  responsibilities
(4) Signs of
				  Terrorism
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-340 - General firearms training requirements

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A. Firearms training endorsement is required
				  for all private security services business personnel who carry or have
				  immediate access to a firearm while on duty. Each person who carries or has
				  immediate access to a firearm while on duty shall qualify with each type of
				  action and caliber of firearm to which he has access.
B. Each person registered as armored car
				  personnel, security canine handler, detector canine handler, private
				  investigator, alarm respondent, locksmith, central station dispatcher,
				  electronic security sales representative, electronic security technician, or
				  electronic security technician's assistant must complete entry-level handgun
				  training in order to apply for a firearms training endorsement.
C. Each person applying for a registration as
				  an armed security officer/courier must complete security officer handgun
				  training in order to apply for a firearms training endorsement.
D. Each person registered as a personal
				  protection specialist must complete entry-level or armed security officer
				  handgun training and advanced handgun training in order to apply for a firearms
				  training endorsement.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-350 - Prior firearms training exemption

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Persons having previous department-approved firearms
					 training may be authorized credit for such training that meets or exceeds the
					 compulsory minimum training standards for private security services business
					 personnel, provided such training has been completed within the 12 months
					 preceding the date of application. Official documentation of the following must
					 accompany the application for partial training credit:
1. Completion of department-approved firearms
				  training; and
2. Qualification at a
				  Virginia criminal justice agency, academy, or correctional
				  department.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-360 - Entry-level handgun training

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Handgun classroom training.
1. The entry-level handgun classroom training
				  will include but not be limited to the following:
a. Practical handgun handling
(1) Identification of handgun parts
(2) Draw
(3) Reholstering
(4) Ready position
(5) Loading
(6) Administrative loading
(7) Tactical reloading
(8) Rapid reloading
(9) Unloading
(10) Malfunctions
(11) Immediate actions procedures
(12) Remedial action
(13) Proper care and maintenance
(14) Firearms retention
(15) Ammunition identification and
				  management
(16) Range
				  safety
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-370 - Security officer handgun training

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Handgun classroom training.
1. The security officer handgun classroom
				  training will include but not be limited to the following:
a. Practical handgun handling
(1) Identification of handgun parts
(2) Draw
(3) Reholstering
(4) Ready position
(5) Loading
(6) Administrative loading
(7) Tactical reloading
(8) Rapid reloading
(9) Unloading
(10) Malfunctions
(11) Immediate actions procedures
(12) Remedial action
(13) Proper care and maintenance
(14) Firearms retention
(15) Ammunition identification and
				  management
(16) Range
				  safety
(17) Tactical
				  considerations
(18)
				  Movement
(19) Cover and
				  concealment
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-380 - Entry-level and security officer handgun range qualification

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A. Range
				  qualification (no minimum hours). The purpose of the range qualification course
				  is to provide practical firearms training and qualification to individuals
				  desiring to become armed private security services business personnel.
1. Prior to the date of range training, it
				  will be the responsibility of the school director to ensure that all students
				  are informed of the proper attire and equipment to be worn for the firing range
				  portion of the training. Equipment needed: handgun, belt with directional draw
				  holster (i.e., one that is worn on the same side of the body as the shooting
				  hand), two speed loaders or three magazines, ammunition (100 rounds).
2. Each student will fire a minimum of 22
				  rounds of factory loaded ammunition for familiarization prior to qualification.
				  (There is no course of fire and it is not scored; it is at the firearms
				  instructor's discretion on how the round will be utilized.)
3. Course shall be fired double action or
				  double/single action, except for single action semi-automatic
				  handguns.
4. All qualifications
				  shall be conducted using a B-27 silhouette target or the FBI "Q" target.
				  Alternate targets may be utilized with prior approval by the
				  department.
5. With prior approval
				  of the department, a reasonable modification of the firearms course may be
				  approved to accommodate qualification on indoor ranges.
6. For those utilizing semi-automatic
				  firearms, it is not necessary to reload after every stage so long as there are
				  at least three tactical reloads during the course of fire.
7. A certified firearms instructor must be
				  present on the range directly controlling the firing line during all phases of
				  firearms training. There shall be a minimum of one certified firearms
				  instructor per five shooters on the line.
8. The range qualification of individuals
				  shall be scored as follows:
a. B27 target:
				  (use indicated K-value) 7, 8, 9, 10 X rings - value 5 points, other hits on
				  silhouette - value 0 points: divide points scored by maximum possible score to
				  obtain decimal and convert to percentage, (e.g., 225 ÷ 300 =.75 =
				  75%).
b. FBI Q target: all hits
				  inside the bottle - value 5 points; hits outside the bottle - value 0
				  points.
9. Although not
				  scored, each student is required to complete the low light range/night time
				  practice as outlined in subsection C of this section and the familiarization
				  course of fire.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-390 - Entry-level shotgun training and range qualification

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A. Shotgun classroom training. Individual
				  must first successfully complete entry-level or security officer handgun
				  training. The entry-level shotgun classroom instruction will emphasize but not
				  be limited to:
1. Shotgun handling techniques
a. Identification of shotgun parts
b. Slings - traditional sling, single point
				  sling, 3 point sling
c. Cruiser
				  carry conditions
d. Cruiser
				  safe
e. Chambering
f. Reloading
g. Transition from handgun to shotgun/shotgun
				  to handgun (if applicable)
h.
				  Malfunctions
(1) Immediate actions
				  procedures
(2) Remedial
				  action
i. Proper care
				  and maintenance
j. Shotgun
				  retention
k. Ammunition management
				  and identification
l. Range
				  safety
m. Dim light/low
				  light
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-400 - Advanced handgun training and range qualification

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A. The entry level handgun training is a
				  prerequisite for taking the advanced handgun training.
B. Advanced handgun classroom training.
1. The advanced handgun training will include
				  but not be limited to:
a. Firearms
				  safety;
b. Civil and criminal
				  liability;
c. Concealed carry law
				  and authority;
d. Function of
				  firearms in close protection operations;
e. Deployment of firearms in close protection
				  operations;
f. Use of
				  force;
g. Principles of advanced
				  marksmanship; and
h.
				  Decision-making for the personal protection specialist.
Total hours (excluding written examination) - 14
					 hours
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-410 - Entry-level patrol rifle training and range qualification

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A. Patrol rifle classroom training.
				  Individual must first successfully complete security officer handgun training.
				  The entry-level patrol rifle classroom instruction will emphasize but not be
				  limited to:
1. Rifle handling techniques
a. Nomenclature and identification of rifle
				  parts
b. Field striping and
				  reassembling
c. Loading and
				  unloading
d. Chambering
e. Reloading
f. Slings
(1) Traditional sling
(2) Single point sling
(3) 3-point sling
g. Transition from handgun to rifle and rifle
				  to handgun
h.
				  Malfunctions
i. Immediate actions
				  procedures
j. Remedial
				  action
k. Proper care and
				  maintenance
l. Rifle
				  retention
m. Ammunition management
				  and identification
n. Range
				  safety
o. Dim light/low
				  light
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-420 - Firearms retraining

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A. All armed
				  private security services business personnel with the exception of personal
				  protection specialists must satisfactorily complete four hours of firearms
				  classroom training or practical exercises and range training, and requalify for
				  handgun as prescribed in this chapter.
B. Requalification training with the shotgun
				  shall be comprised of three hours of classroom training or practical exercises
				  and range training and requalification firing as specified in this
				  chapter.
C. Requalification
				  training with the patrol rifle shall be comprised of four hours of firearms
				  classroom training or practical exercises and range training and
				  requalification firing as specified in this chapter.
D. All applicable firearms retraining must be
				  completed and documented with the department on an annual basis prior to the
				  issuance of a firearms endorsement.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part IX - Firearms Training Requirements and Exemptions › Section 6VAC20-174-430 - Advanced handgun retraining

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All armed private security services business personnel
					 registered in the category of personal protection specialist or other armed
					 category seeking advanced handgun designation must satisfactorily complete
					 advanced handgun retraining, which includes eight hours of firearms classroom
					 training and range training, and requalify for handgun as prescribed in this
					 chapter as follows:
1. Legal authority
				  and decision-making
2. Handgun
				  safety, marksmanship, and skill development
3. Completion of advanced handgun course of
				  fire
Total hours (excluding range qualification) - 8
					 hours
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-440 - Complaint submittal requirements

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A. In accordance with § 9.1-141 of the Code
				  of Virginia, this chapter establishes standards designed to secure the public
				  safety and welfare against incompetent or unqualified persons engaging in
				  private security services. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee, its
				  compliance agents, and its employees to provide private security services in a
				  professional and ethical manner utilizing sound business practices.
B. Any aggrieved or interested person may
				  file a complaint against any person, whose conduct and activities are regulated
				  or required to be regulated by the board. The complaint must allege a violation
				  of the law governing private security services or this chapter.
C. Complaints may be submitted:
1. In writing, or on a form provided by the
				  department, by a signed complainant;
2. In writing, submitted anonymously, and
				  providing sufficient detailed information for the department to conduct an
				  investigation; or
3. By telephone,
				  providing the complaint alleges activities that constitute a life-threatening
				  situation or have resulted in personal injury or loss to the public or to a
				  consumer or may result in imminent harm or personal injury and that provide
				  sufficient detailed information for the department to conduct an
				  investigation.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-450 - Department investigation

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A. The
				  department may initiate or conduct an investigation based on any information
				  received or action taken by the department to determine compliance with the
				  Code of Virginia and this chapter.
B. Documentation.
1. Persons regulated or required to be
				  regulated by this chapter pursuant to the Code of Virginia are required to
				  provide department investigators with any and all records required to be
				  maintained by this chapter.
a. This shall not
				  be construed to authorize the department to demand records protected under
				  applicable federal and state laws. If such records are necessary to complete an
				  investigation, the department may seek a subpoena to satisfy the
				  request.
b. The department shall
				  endeavor to review, and request as necessary, only those records required to
				  verify alleged violations of compliance with the Code of Virginia and this
				  chapter.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-460 - Disciplinary action; sanctions; publication of records

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A. Each person subject to jurisdiction of
				  this chapter who violates any statute or regulation pertaining to private
				  security services shall be subject to sanctions imposed by the department
				  regardless of criminal prosecution.
B. The department may impose any of the
				  following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds the respondent in
				  violation or in noncompliance of the Code of Virginia or of this chapter:
1. Letter of reprimand or censure;
2. Probation for any period of
				  time;
3. Suspension of registration
				  or approval granted, for any period of time;
4. Revocation;
5. Refusal to issue, renew, or reinstate a
				  registration or approval;
6. Fine
				  not to exceed $2,500 per violation as long as the respondent was not criminally
				  prosecuted;
7. Remedial training;
				  or
8. Conditional
				  agreements.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-470 - Fines; administrative and investigative costs

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A. The department may recover costs of any
				  investigation and adjudication of any violations of the Code of Virginia or
				  regulations that result in a sanction, including fine, probation, suspension,
				  revocation, or denial of any registration. Such costs shall be in addition to
				  any monetary penalty that may be imposed.
B. All monetary penalties imposed as a
				  sanction shall be deposited into the state treasury to the credit of the State
				  Literary Fund.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-480 - Hearing process

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Following a preliminary investigative process, the
					 department may initiate action to resolve the complaint through an informal
					 fact-finding conference or formal hearing as established in this chapter.
					 Pursuant to the authority conferred in § 9.1-141C 6 of the Code of Virginia and
					 in accordance with the procedures set forth by the Administrative Process Act
					 and the procedures prescribed in this part, the department is empowered to
					 receive, review, investigate, and adjudicate complaints concerning the conduct
					 of any person whose activities are regulated by the board. The board will hear
					 and act upon appeals arising from decisions made by the director. In all case
					 decisions, the Criminal Justice Services Board shall be the final agency
					 authority.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-490 - Informal fact-finding conference

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The purpose of an informal fact-finding conference is to
					 resolve allegations through informal consultation and negotiation. Informal
					 fact-finding conferences shall be conducted in accordance with § 2.2-4019 of
					 the Code of Virginia. The respondent, the person against whom the complaint is
					 filed, may appeal the decision of an informal fact-finding conference and
					 request a formal hearing, provided that written notification is given to the
					 department within 30 days of the date the informal fact-finding decision notice
					 was served, or the date it was mailed to the respondent, whichever occurred
					 first. In the event the informal fact-finding decision was served by mail,
					 three days shall be added to that period.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-500 - Formal hearing

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A. Formal
				  hearing proceedings may be initiated in any case in which the basic laws
				  provide expressly for a case decision, or in any case to the extent the
				  informal fact-finding conference has not been conducted or an appeal thereto
				  has been timely received. Formal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with
				  § 2.2-4020 of the Code of Virginia. The findings and decision of the director
				  resulting from a formal hearing may be appealed to the board.
B. After a formal hearing pursuant to §
				  2.2-4020 of the Code of Virginia wherein a sanction is imposed to fine or to
				  suspend, revoke, or deny issuance or renewal of any registration or approval,
				  the department may assess the holder thereof the cost of conducting such
				  hearing when the department has final authority to grant such registration or
				  approval, unless the department determines that the offense was inadvertent or
				  done in good faith belief that such act did not violate a statute or
				  regulation. The cost shall be limited to (i) the reasonable hourly rate for the
				  hearing officer and (ii) the actual cost of recording the proceedings. This
				  assessment shall be in addition to any fine imposed by sanctions.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-510 - Appeals

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The findings and the decision of the director may be
					 appealed to the board provided that written notification is given to the
					 attention of the Director, Department of Criminal Justice Services, within 30
					 days following the date notification of the hearing decision was served, or the
					 date it was mailed to the respondent, whichever occurred first. In the event
					 the hearing decision is served by mail, three days shall be added to that
					 period. (Rule 2A:2 of Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court.)
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.
Virginia Administrative Code › Title 6 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONS › Agency 20 - DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES › Chapter 174 - REGULATIONS RELATING TO PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES REGISTERED PERSONNEL › Part X - Complaints; Department Actions; Adjudication › Section 6VAC20-174-520 - Court review; appeal of final agency order

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A. The agency's final administrative decision
				  (final agency order) may be appealed. Any person affected by and claiming the
				  unlawfulness of the agency's final case decision shall have the right to direct
				  review thereof by an appropriate and timely court action. Such appeal actions
				  shall be initiated in the circuit court of jurisdiction in which the party
				  applying for review resides; however, if such party is not a resident of
				  Virginia, the venue shall be in the city of Richmond, Virginia.
B. Notification shall be given to the
				  attention of the Director, Department of Criminal Justice Services, in writing
				  within 30 days of the date notification of the board decision was served, or
				  the date it was mailed to the respondent, whichever occurred first. In the
				  event the board decision was served by mail, three days shall be added to that
				  period. (Rule 2A:2 of Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court.)
C. During all judicial proceedings incidental
				  to such disciplinary action, the sanctions imposed by the board shall remain in
				  effect, unless the court issues a stay of the order.
Statutory Authority: § 9.1-141 of the Code of
						Virginia.