California Code of Regulations: Title 16
General Provisions
Overview of the merger of former chapters into Division 7
- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Regulations applicable to professionals in security services
field enacted through November 2023.
Reference to the Bureau's website for post-November 2023
changes.
Detailed table of contents for easy navigation.
Definitions provided in § 600.1 including 'Code', 'Chapter',
'Person', 'Licensee', and 'License'.
Explanation of 'Licensee' and 'License' in the context of the
Code.
Disciplinary Guidelines
Guidelines outlined in § 610 to § 614 for disciplinary
actions.
Specific criteria and procedures for disciplinary measures.
Ensuring compliance and ethical conduct within the
industry.
Importance of maintaining professional standards.
Examples of disciplinary actions based on violations.
, Private Investigators and Security Services
Qualifications and experience requirements for private
investigators and security professionals (§ 620).
Guidelines for advertisement and maintaining integrity (§
621).
Review process by law enforcement for applicants (§ 623).
Reporting standards for investigative reports (§ 624).
Training, registration, and renewal requirements for
security personnel (§ 625 to § 628).
Firearms and Deadly Weapons
Definitions related to firearms and permits (§ 631).
Requirements for possession and renewal of firearms
permits (§ 631.1 to § 633).
Records maintenance and training standards for firearm use
(§ 634 to § 636).
Guidelines for acceptable targets during training (§ 635.1).
Consequences of suspension or revocation of permits (§
637).
Fees and Training Courses
Fee structures for locksmiths, investigators, security
services, and alarm companies (§ 638 to § 642.5).
Skills training courses for security guards and alarm agents
(§ 643 to § 646).