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PS 902

Para enmendar el subinciso (l) del inciso (A), enmendar y redesignar el inciso (A) como inciso (1), enmendar el subinciso (l) del inciso (B), y enmendar y redesignar el inciso (B) como inciso (2) del Artículo 4 de la Ley Núm. 108 de 29 de junio de 1965, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para Regular las Profesiones de Detectives Privados y Guardias de Seguridad en Puerto Rico”, a fin de eximir a los policías estatales y municipales retirados de tener que cumplir con el requisito de educación continua para la renovación de la licencia de detectives y guardias de seguridad privados; y realizar correcciones gramaticales y de estilo.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico exempts retired state and municipal police from continuing education requirements for private detective and security guard license renewals.

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Bill Summary · PS 902

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 902 amends Puerto Rico's Private Detective and Security Guard licensing law to exempt retired state and municipal police officers from continuous education requirements when renewing their private security licenses. The bill also makes grammatical and stylistic corrections to the law.

Why is this important

This exemption could affect licensing standards and professional development requirements in the private security industry. It may influence how many retired law enforcement officers enter the private security sector and what qualifications they maintain while doing so.

Potential points of contention

  • Professional standards consistency: Exempting retired officers from continuing education while requiring it from other licensees may create a two-tier system, potentially allowing some security professionals to operate with outdated training
  • Rationale for exemption: The bill doesn't articulate why retired police officers should be exempt when their skills may also benefit from updated training in evolving security practices, legal changes, or technology
  • Industry fairness: Private security companies and currently-licensed professionals may view this as preferential treatment that undercuts competitive hiring standards and workforce development expectations

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

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