Minnesota SF2163 expands training requirements for licensed security officers.

Minnesota SF2163 amends the state's statutes to expand training requirements for licensed security officers. The bill mandates that security officers complete 40 hours of preassignment or on-the-job certified training within the first 21 days of employment or provide evidence of equivalent training completed before employment. It also requires six hours of continuing training annually, with an additional six hours for officers armed with firearms or weapons. The training must cover topics such as community health, first aid, conflict de-escalation, crisis response, and the legal use of force.

Minnesota SF2163 expands training requirements for licensed security officers.

Minnesota SF2163 amends the state's statutes to expand training requirements for licensed security officers. The bill mandates that security officers complete 40 hours of preassignment or on-the-job certified training within the first 21 days of employment or provide evidence of equivalent training completed before employment. It also requires six hours of continuing training annually, with an additional six hours for officers armed with firearms or weapons. The training must cover topics such as community health, first aid, conflict de-escalation, crisis response, and the legal use of force.