I recently read the proposed changes to armed security officers qualification.  I am surprised and upset that the course has changed. The officers are given more hours to train (24 vs 14) and are required to shoot less for qualification (50 rounds vs 60 rounds).  We want more proficiency not less.

The officers are required to wait to be told to holster their firearm. Why? In real situations an officer should scan and re-assess his/her need to shoot again. Officer survival depends on this. If we allow instructors to lead them into holstering their firearm, in a real situation these officers will not think about scanning or re-assessing their situation.

I totally agree with extending time requirements for recertification from 2 hours to 4. The need is there.