Who has the authority to oversee the design and wording of badges and shoulder patches for guards?

The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) is the authoritative body responsible for overseeing the design and wording of badges and shoulder patches for security guards in California. This responsibility is part of BSIS's broader role in regulating the private security industry, which includes ensuring that the insignia used by security personnel adhere to legal standards and do not mislead the public about the officer's authority or qualifications.

The design of badges and patches must align with regulations that facilitate the identification of authorized security personnel and help maintain a consistent standard across the industry. This is crucial for public safety and the professionalism of private security.

Other entities, such as the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Governor’s Office, do not have this specific authority concerning the private security sector's insignia. Their functions may intersect with security practices in different ways but do not directly govern the details of operational insignia for private security guards.