Is there a training requirement when obtaining a PSO registration?
Yes, the PSO must complete a 16 hours course within the first six months of receiving the PSO registration, or within six months of the date of hire by the PSO employer. The training consists of two hours of Powers to Arrest, two hours of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism Awareness, and twelve hours of security related courses as outlined in the syllabus. The training syllabus is available on the Bureau’s web site.