CHAPTER 110
RULES RELATING TO COMPULSORY MINIMUM TRAINING STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES BUSINESS PERSONNEL (REPEALED)

Part I
General

6VAC20-110-10. General. (Repealed.)

Pursuant to the provisions of § 9-182 of the Code of Virginia, the Criminal Justice Services Board hereby promulgates the following rules for compulsory minimum training standards for private security services business personnel.

6VAC20-110-20. Definitions. (Repealed.)

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Approved training school" means a training school which provides instruction of at least the minimum training standards mandated and approved by the department for the specific purpose of training private security services business personnel.

"Board" means the Criminal Justice Services Board.

"Class" means a minimum of 50 minutes of instruction on a particular subject.

"Compliance agent" means a natural person who is an owner of or employed by a licensed private security services business. The compliance agent shall assure the compliance of the private security services business with all applicable requirements as provided in § 54.1-1902 of the Code of Virginia [Repealed.] (See § 9-183.3 of the Code of Virginia).

"Department" means the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

"Director" means the chief administrative officer of the department.

"Private security services business" means any person engaged in the business of providing, or who undertakes to provide, armored car personnel, guards, private detectives/private investigators, couriers or guard dog handlers, to another person under contract, expressed or implied.

"Private security services business personnel" means any employee of a private security services business who is employed as an unarmed guard, armed guard/courier, armored car personnel, guard dog handler or private detective/private investigator.

"School director" means the chief administrative officer of an approved training school.

"Session" means a group of classes comprising the total hours of mandated training in a category (unarmed guards, armed guards/couriers, armored car personnel, guard dog handlers, private detectives/private investigators and compliance agents). Sessions are approved on the basis of schedules submitted by approved training schools in accordance with rules established herein.

Part II
Compulsory Minimum Training Standards for Private Security Services Business Personnel

6VAC20-110-30. Minimum training standards. (Repealed.)

Compulsory minimum training standards for private security services business personnel.

E. Firearms training (required for all armed private security services business personnel).

1. Classroom - 8 hours (refer to 6VAC20-110-70 B).

2. Shotgun Classroom (if applicable) - 1 hour (refer to 6VAC20-110-70 C).

3. Firearms Written Examination (refer to 6VAC20-110-60 L 1 c and 6VAC20-110-60 L 1 d).

4. Range - No minimum hours required. Each person who carries or has immediate access to a firearm in the performance of duty shall satisfactorily complete the prescribed firearms course with the type and caliber or type and gauge of weapon that is immediately accessible or carriedin the performance of duty. (Refer to 6VAC20-110-70 B and 6VAC20-110-70 C).

Total Hours (excluding written examinations, shotgun classroom and all firearms range training) — 8

Part III
Compulsory In-Service Training Standards for Private Security Services Business Personnel

6VAC20-110-40. In-service training standards. (Repealed.)

Compulsory in-service training standards for private security services business personnel.

Part IV
Applicability

6VAC20-110-50. Applicability. (Repealed.)

A. Every person employed by a private security services business or applying to the Department of Criminal Justice Services for registration as a guard, courier, armored car personnel, guard dog handler, private detective/private investigator as defined by § 54.1-1900 of the Code of Virginia [Repealed.] (See § 9-183.1 of the Code of Virginia), or for approval as a compliance agent as required by § 54.1-1902 A of the Code of Virginia [Repealed.] (See § 9-183.1 of the Code of Virginia), who has not met the compulsory minimum training standards prior to the effective date of this chapter, must meet the compulsory minimum training standards herein established unless provided otherwise in accordance with subsection B or C of this section. Any person who fails to renew registration with the Department of Commerce within 12 months must comply with compulsory minimum training standards for the categories in which registration expired.

B. Persons who meet the statutory requirements as set forth in § 9-182 of the Code of Virginia, and who have completed a law-enforcement entry level training course, may apply for an exemption from the mandatory training. The director may issue such exemption or partial exemption on the basis of individual qualifications as supported by required documentation. The director shall not issue more than a partial exemption to those persons who have remained out of law-enforcement employment in excess of 24 months. Those applying for and receiving exemptions must also comply with all firearms requirements, where applicable, and all regulations promulgated by the Department of Commerce. Any person receiving an exemption or partial exemption must apply to the Department of Commerce for registration within 12 months of the date of issuance or the exemption or partial exemption shall become null and void.

1. Persons receiving exemptions for the categories of guard and guard dog handler must attend the six-hour class entitled legal authority and the two-hour class entitled administration and security orientation.

2. Persons receiving exemption for the category of private detective/private investigator must attend the 10-hour class entitled civil law and procedures and rules of evidence and the eight-hour class entitled private detective/private investigator orientation.

C. The director may authorize credit for firearms training received at a department approved school which meets or exceeds the compulsory minimum training standards required for private security services business personnel provided that such training has been successfully completed within 12 months of the date of application.

D. Every person registered with the Department of Commerce as a guard/courier, armored car personnel, guard dog handler, private detective/private investigator or approved by the Department of Commerce to act as a compliance agent shall complete the compulsory in-service training standard once during each 24-month period of registration or approval as determined by the Department of Commerce. Such provision shall become effective July 1, 1992.

Part V
Approved Training Schools Operations

6VAC20-110-60. Approved training schools operations. (Repealed.)

A. Private security services business personnel training schools must be approved annually by the department. Approval is requested by submitting a renewal application to the director on forms provided by the department. Renewal applications must be postmarked no later than January of each calendar year. The director, in accordance with § 9-6.14:11 of the Administrative Process Act, may approve those schools which on the basis of curricula, instructors and facilities provide training that meets the compulsory minimum training standards. A disapproval may be appealed to the board in accordance with § 9-6.14:11 of the Administrative Process Act.

1. A school director must have successfully completed those sessions of the mandated training for which they will seek approval prior to submission of an initial school application. School directors must be approved as private security instructors.

2. Instructors may not certify themselves as having met the mandated training standards for classes in which they provide instruction.

B. Approved training schools desiring to conduct firearms training classes only must request approval in accordance with subsection C.

C. Approved training schools must submit a proposed training schedule on a form provided by or approved by the department postmarked no less than 10 days prior to the beginning of each session. The training schedule must include the date, time, subject, location and the name of the instructor for each class to be conducted during the training session. Any changes in an approved session shall be reported to the department immediately, followed by written notification postmarked the next working day. Approved training sessions will be conducted as scheduled.

D. Instruction shall be provided in no less than 50-minute classes.

E. Approved training may not exceed eight hours per day (excluding testing).

F. In-service training schools shall be conducted in no less than four hour sessions.

G. Instructor qualifications. Instructors teaching in an approved training school must be approved by the department. Instructor qualifications shall be based upon previous work experience, instructional experience, training, and education. As a minimum, instructors shall meet the following requirements:

a. Have a minimum of three years supervisory experience with a private security services business or with any federal, U.S. military police, state, county or municipal law-enforcement agency, or

b. Have a minimum of one year experience as an instructor or teacher at an accredited educational institution or agency in the subject matter for which approval is requested or in a related field.

c. Must have completed an instructor development program within the three years immediately preceding the date of the application that meets or exceeds standards established by the department.

d. Firearms instructors must have completed a firearms instructors school, specifically designed for law-enforcement or private security personnel. The school must have been completed within the three years immediately preceding the date of the instructor application.

e. Persons who completed an instructor development program or a firearms instructor school and have consistently provided instruction within the preceding three years may be eligible for approval.

H. Approved training schools will be subject to inspection and review by the director or his staff. Out-of-state approved training schools which require inspection may be required to pay for actual expenses of inspection.

I. Compliance agents are responsible for ensuring that unarmed guards comply with compulsory minimum training standards herein established for unarmed guards and training records of such personnel may be subject to inspection and review by the director or his staff.

J. Mandated training conducted without prior approval from the department is null and void.

K. The department may suspend or revoke the approval status of an approved training school upon written notification to the school's director. Such notification shall contain the reasons for revocation or suspension. The school's director may appeal the revocation or suspension by requesting a hearing before the board or its designee. The request shall be in writing and must be received at the department within 15 days of the date of the revocation or suspension notification.

L. Written examinations. A written comprehensive examination is required at the conclusion of training of the core subjects. When additional training in excess of the core subjects is necessary to meet the requirements set forth for armed guards/couriers, armored car personnel, or guard dog handlers, an additional examination will be administered specifically for that portion of training. Schools conducting training for private detectives/private investigators are required to administer a comprehensive examination at the conclusion of training.

All written examinations shall include at least three questions for each class of instruction in a particular area of mandatory training.

1. Each core subject shall be separately tested and graded. Individuals must attain a minimum score of 70% in each core subject. Any individual who fails to attain a minimum score of 70% in each core subject will be required to repeat the training in the core subject(s) in which the individual is deficient and attain a minimum score of 70% on the retest in order to satisfactorily complete this section of the training.

2. Mandated training in excess of the core subjects shall be tested and graded. A minimum score of 70% must be attained on the examinations covering those mandated subjects in excess of the core subjects. If an individual does not achieve a minimum score of 70% on the examination, the individual will be required to retake such training during an approved training session and must attain a minimum score of 70% on the retest in order to satisfactorily complete this section of the training.

3. Firearms classroom training shall be separately tested and graded. Individuals must achieve a minimum score of 70% on the firearms classroom training examination. Any individual who fails to achieve a minimum score of 70% will be required to retake such training and must attain a minimum score of 70% on the retest in order to satisfactorily complete this section of the training.

4. Failure to achieve a minimum score of 70% on the firearms classroom written examination will exclude the individual from the firearms range training.

5. Firearms range training will be graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. All armed private security services business personnel must achieve a score of at least 70%.

Part VI
Firearms Training

6VAC20-110-70. Firearms course requirements. (Repealed.)

A. Private security services business personnel who apply for armed registration shall be required to meet the provisions of subsection B and, if applicable, subsection C no later than 60 days before applying to the Department of Criminal Justice Services for certification and once during each 12-month period of certification as determined by the Department of Criminal Justice Services.

B. Handgun.

1. Classroom training - The eight hours of classroom training will emphasize but not be limited to:

a. The proper care of the weapon;

b. Civil liability of use of firearms;

c. Criminal liability of use of firearms;

d. Deadly force;

e. Justifiable deadly force; and

f. Range safety.

2. Range firing - (no minimum hours required) - The purpose of this course is to provide practical firearms training to individuals desiring to become armed private security services business personnel.

a. Prior to the date of range training it will be the responsibility of the school director to ensure that all students are informed of the proper attire and equipment to be worn for the firing range portion of the training.

b. Ammunition - 60 rounds - factory loaded wadcutter or duty ammunition may be used for practice or range qualification. The caliber of the ammunition used shall be of the same caliber the student will carry on duty.

c. Target - Silhouette (full-size B21-B21x, B-27 or Q ) - Alternate targets may be utilized with prior approval by the director.

d. With prior approval of the director, a reasonable modification of the firearms course may be approved to accommodate qualification on indoor ranges.

e. An approved firearms instructor must be on the range during all phases of firearms training. There shall be one firearms instructor or assistant per four shooters on the line.

f. Scoring.

(1) B21, B21x targets - use indicated K value with a minimum of 250 points: multiply by .4 to obtain percentage.

(2) B27 target - eight, nine, 10 X rings - value five points, seven ring value four points, other hits on silhouette - value three points: multiply by .4 to obtain percentage.

(3) Q targets - any fired round striking the bottle area to its marked border - value five points - any fired round striking outside the bottle area - value three points.

g. Course. Virginia Modified Double Action course or the Virginia Modified Double Action course for Semi-Automatic Pistols.

(1) Virginia Modified Double Action Course

Handgun.

Virginia Modified Double Action Course for all handguns carried in the performance of duty.

Target - Silhouette (B21, B21x, B27 or Q).

60 rounds.

Double action only.

Minimum qualifying score - 70%.

Phase 1 - seven yards, point shoulder position, 24 rounds.

Load six rounds, fire one round on whistle (two seconds), repeat until six rounds are fired.

Load six rounds, fire two rounds on whistle (three seconds), repeat until six rounds are fired.

Load six rounds, fire 12 rounds on whistle (30 seconds), repeat until 12 rounds are fired.

Phase 2 -15 yards, point shoulder position, 18 rounds.

Load six rounds, fire one round on whistle (two seconds), repeat until six rounds are fired.

Load six rounds, fire two rounds on whistle (three seconds), repeat until six rounds are fired.

Load six rounds, fire six rounds on whistle (12 seconds).

Phase 3 - 25 yards, 90 seconds, 18 rounds.

Load six rounds, on whistle:

fire six rounds, kneeling, strong hand; reload;

fire six rounds, standing behind barricade, weak hand;

reload, fire six rounds, standing behind barricade, strong hand (kneeling position may be fired using barricade).

An approved firearms instructor must be on the range during all phases of firearms range training. There shall be one firearms instructor or assistant per four shooters on the line.

(2) Virginia Modified Double Action Course for Semi-Automatic Pistols.

Target - Silhouette (B21, B21x, B27 or Q).

Minimum Qualifying Score - 70%.

(a) Each officer is restricted to the number of magazines carried on duty. Magazines shall be loaded to their full capacity. The range instructor shall determine when magazines will be changed.

(b) Phase 1 - seven yards, hip shooting, crouch position, load magazine, fire one round double action on command (two seconds); or fire two rounds (three seconds), make weapon safe, holster, repeat until six rounds have been fired.

On command, draw and fire two rounds (three seconds), make weapon safe, holster, repeat until six rounds have been fired.

On command, draw and fire 12 rounds in 20 seconds, make weapon safe, and holster.

(c) Phase 2 - 15 yards point shoulder position. On command, draw and fire one round (two seconds); or draw and fire two rounds (three seconds), make weapon safe, holster, repeat until six rounds have been fired.

On command, draw and fire one round (two seconds) or two rounds (three seconds), make weapon safe, holster, repeat until six rounds have been fired.

On command, draw and fire six rounds (12 seconds), make weapon safe, holster.

(d) Phase 3 - 25 yards, kneeling and standing position. On command, assume kneeling position, draw weapon and fire six rounds, then fire six rounds weak hand, standing, barricade position, then fire six rounds strong hand, standing, barricade position, until a total of 18 rounds have been fired (70 seconds).

C. Shotgun training.

1. Classroom training - classroom instruction will emphasized but not be limited to:

a. Safe and proper use and handling of shotgun; and

b. Nomenclature.

2. Range firing (no minimum hours required) - The purpose of this course is to provide practical shotgun training to those individuals who carry or have immediate access to a shotgun in the performance of their duty.

3. Ammunition - five rounds - Ammunition must be of same type as carried in the performance of duty.

4. Course: Modified shotgun range.

5. An approved firearms instructor must be on the range during all phases of firearms range training. There shall be one firearms instructor or assistant per four shooters on the line.

D. Firearms retraining.

1. All armed private security services business personnel must satisfactorily complete two hours of firearms classroom training and the range training as prescribed in subsection B and subsection C, if applicable, within each calendar year. Approved schools providing firearms retraining must meet the requirements of 6VAC20-110-60, subsections A, B, C and D.

2. All persons who are registered as armed private security services business personnel and who have complied with the basic firearms training requirement shall comply with this provision by December 31 of each calendar year after completion of armed guard training and thereafter by December 31 of each calendar year.

3. Satisfactory completion of firearms retraining classes approved and monitored by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) will meet the requirements of this section.

Part VII
Attendance and Administrative Requirements

6VAC20-110-80. Attendance and administrative requirements. (Repealed.)

A. The compulsory minimum training standards shall be attained by attending and satisfactorily completing an approved training school.

B. Private security services business personnel enrolled in an approved training school are required to attend all prescribed mandatory training classes.

C. Tardiness and absenteeism will not be permitted. Individuals violating these provisions will be required to make up any training missed.

D. Each training school director will be required to maintain a current file of attendance records, examination scores, and firearms familiarization scores, on each individual for three years from the date of the training session in which the individual attendee was enrolled. Additionally, each training director shall award written certification of completion to each student who satisfactorily completes a training session. The certification shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

1. The name of the approved school;

2. Type of training session;

3. Name of student;

4. Date of completion of training session; and

5. Signature of training director.

E. Any changes in an approved school schedule, instructors, dates, times and location shall be reported to the department immediately.

F. The school director of each approved training school shall prepare a certification of completion of training on forms provided by the Department of Commerce which must be transmitted within seven days of the conclusion date of an approved training session in compliance with the directions on the forms, for each student who has satisfactorily completed all classes comprising an approved training session. One copy shall be retained on file with the approved training school for a minimum of three years.

G. The resumes and objectives as approved by the department shall be adhered to and all subject matter shall be presented in its entirety.

H. Failure to comply with rules and regulations. All individuals attending an approved training school shall comply with the rules promulgated by the board and any other rules within the authority of the school director. The school director shall be responsible for enforcement of all rules established to govern the conduct of attendees. If the school director considers the violation of the rules detrimental to the welfare of the school, the school director may expel the individual from the school. Notification of such action shall immediately be reported to the employing agency and the director.

Part VIII
Authentication

6VAC20-110-90. Effective date. (Repealed.)

These rules shall be effective January 1, 1992, and until amended or repealed.

A. Adopted.

March 17, 1977.

B. Amended.

October 2, 1989, and January 1, 1992.