If you haven't passed the PPO exam within 1 year of being approved to take the test, what does BSIS consider your application to be?

If an applicant does not pass the PPO exam within one year of approval to take the test, the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) classifies the application as abandoned. This designation reflects that the applicant has not engaged with the process within the specified time frame, indicating a lack of intent to complete the requirements necessary for the Private Patrol Operator license.

The rationale behind this policy is to encourage timely completion of licensing procedures and to manage the flow of applications effectively, ensuring that the regulatory process remains efficient. When classified as abandoned, the applicant typically must reapply and fulfill all necessary conditions to initiate the licensing process again.

This approach is distinct from terms like "inactive" or "expired," which denote different stages of the application lifecycle. An application labeled as "incomplete" might imply that some documentation or requirements are still pending, which is not the case when the time limit has simply elapsed without any action being taken by the applicant.