What BSIS license and permit must an active duty peace officer possess to provide armed bodyguard services for VIPs or celebrities?
A BSIS-issued Private Patrol Operators (PPO) license and an exposed firearm permit is required. Only a licensed PPO may contract to provide bodyguard services or security guard services to any person or entity. Q3: Why are California peace officers required to: (a) possess a BSIS-issued exposed firearm permit and guard registration, be employed as an armed security guard (or bodyguard); or (b) possess a BSIS-issued exposed firearm permit and a PI license to provide armed PI services on contract? A: Since January 1, 1997, the law has required active duty peace officers who work armed as security guards, or as armed contract PIs, to possess a guard registration, or a PI license, AND an exposed firearm permit issued by BSIS.
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