What is required for a PPO to carry a weapon in their patrol role?

For a Private Patrol Operator (PPO) to carry a weapon in their patrol role, it is essential to meet the qualifications on their firearm qualification card (FQ card). This card certifies that the individual has successfully completed the requisite training and testing to handle a firearm safely and effectively. The qualifications typically involve demonstrating proficiency in firearm usage, knowledge of firearm safety, and understanding the legal aspects related to carrying a firearm in a security capacity.

Having the FQ card indicates not only that the PPO has undergone the necessary training but also that they have complied with the regulations governing armed security personnel. Carrying a weapon without this certification would violate the legal standards set forth and potentially place both the security provider and the public at risk.

The other options may involve additional requirements or steps within the larger framework of private security services, but the foundational requirement for carrying a weapon specifically hinges on having met the qualifications outlined in the FQ card.