CT SB00237

Increases initial security officer training requirement from 8 hours to 16 hours, including areas such as first aid, search and seizure laws, use of force, criminal justice, public safety issues, baton/nightstick/pepper spray/handcuffs use, emergency response, and ethical considerations.

Establishes new continuing training requirement of minimum 16 hours every five years for all security officer licensees, with documentation maintained for at least five years.

Requires armed security officers to complete initial firearms training of at least 16 hours and yearly refresher courses of at least 8 hours, both approved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

Updates statutory references from "security guard" to "security officer, as defined in section 29-152u" throughout Connecticut General Statutes in sections relating to weapons possession and amusement park detention authority.

All provisions effective October 1, 2016.