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PC 1074

Para añadir un artículo 9a y enmendar el Artículo 13 de la Ley Núm. 108 de 29 de junio de 1965, conocida como la “Ley para Regular las Profesiones de Detectives Privados y Guardias de Seguridad en Puerto Rico” a los fines de establecer expresamente la facultad de los municipios para brindar servicios de seguridad en las escuelas públicas ubicadas dentro de su jurisdicción municipal, disponer que ello no constituirá la operación de una agencia privada de seguridad bajo la “Ley para Regular las Profesiones de Detectives Privados y Guardias de Seguridad”, disponer los requisitos necesarios para brindar el servicio, y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico municipalities gain explicit authority to provide school security directly without licensing as private agencies, clarifying legal authority for municipal school safety operations.

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Bill Summary · PC 1074

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 1074 amends Puerto Rico's 1965 law regulating private detective and security guard professions by adding Article 9a. It explicitly authorizes municipalities to provide security services in public schools within their jurisdictions and clarifies that doing so does not constitute operating a private security agency under existing regulations.

Why is this important

School security is a critical public safety concern affecting thousands of students and families. This bill clarifies the legal authority and framework for municipalities to directly manage school security rather than contracting with private firms, potentially affecting both service delivery models and regulatory oversight of who provides security in educational settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory bypass concerns: The exemption from private security licensing requirements could reduce oversight standards if municipal security personnel lack equivalent training and certification mandates
  • Resource and capacity questions: Whether municipalities have adequate funding, personnel, and expertise to properly staff and manage school security services across their territories
  • Public vs. private service delivery debate: Disagreement over whether direct municipal provision is more effective and economical than regulated private contractors, with competing interests from security industry stakeholders

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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