What gives the BSIS the authority to regulate private patrol operators (PPOs) and security officers?

The Board of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) derives its authority to regulate private patrol operators (PPOs) and security officers from the California Business and Professions Code. This code establishes the legal framework for various professional practices, including the licensing and regulation of security services within the state. The specific provisions outlined in the code detail the qualifications, requirements, and standards that PPOs and security officers must meet in order to operate legally in California.

This regulatory framework is essential for ensuring that security personnel are properly trained, licensed, and held to certain professional standards, thereby providing a level of public safety and consumer protection. While local city ordinances may have regulations relevant to security services, the overarching authority and primary regulations come from the statewide Business and Professions Code that empowers the BSIS. Similarly, the California Constitution does not directly address these specific regulatory practices, and the board of security licensing is an entity governed by the code rather than a source of authority itself.