Who can impose penalties or fines on a security officer impersonating a PPO?

The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) is the agency responsible for regulating private security in California, including overseeing the actions of security officers and enforcing compliance with the California Private Security Services Act. When a security officer impersonates a Private Patrol Operator (PPO), this misconduct can lead to serious penalties, including fines. The BSIS has the authority to investigate such violations, take appropriate disciplinary actions, and impose penalties to uphold the integrity of the security profession.

The other options may involve various roles in law enforcement or public awareness but do not hold the regulatory authority necessary to impose fines or penalties in this context. Local law enforcement might address criminal behavior but typically would not manage licensing and regulatory violations. The company employing the security officer may have its internal policies, but it lacks the formal authority of BSIS to impose regulatory fines. Similar reasoning applies to the public, who can report such actions but do not have the power to impose penalties themselves.