When an active LEO is hired by a WGP agency for part-time security work, do they need to register?

When an active Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) is hired by a Watch, Guard, or Patrol (WGP) agency for part-time security work, they do not need to register with the state for that role. This is based on the understanding that law enforcement officers who are actively serving are already licensed and qualified to perform security duties as part of their law enforcement responsibilities. Their primary role in law enforcement typically exempts them from needing additional registration when taking on part-time security roles.

Options suggesting that registration is necessary tend to misinterpret the existing regulations regarding LEOs who already possess the authority and training to engage in security work. The practices and requirements for registered security officers differ from those of active law enforcement, which recognizes the jurisdiction and authority that active officers already hold. Such measures ensure that law enforcement professionals can effectively supplement their roles without bureaucratic hurdles, allowing for a more efficient deployment in security capacities.

Thus, the correct understanding is that active LEOs can work part-time in security without needing to undergo the registration processes that govern other types of security personnel.