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IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES
Senate Bill 760 (2023) mandating Security Guard Training, creating Security Guard Employers and establishing reporting requirements. Effective: 1/1/2025
Senate Bill 729 (2024) amending and creating additional reporting requirements. SB729 also delays the enactment date of SB760. Effective: Section 2 and 3: 1/1/2025, Section 4: 6/1/2024
In preparation for the new Security Guard Employer legislation taking effect January 1, 2025, the Maryland State Police Licensing Division will be offering SECURITY GUARD EMPLOYERS multiple virtual training sessions the week of December 16th-20th. Security Guard Employers interested in attending one of these virtual training sessions may register at the following link: Security Guard Employer Training. For additional information you may contact the Professional Licensing Unit at msp.professionallicensing@maryland.gov.
Issued Advisories and additional information can be found here: Security Guard
The Maryland State Police Licensing Division administers the provisions of the Annotated Code of Maryland and COMAR related to: the licensing and registration of firearms; handgun permits; security guards and agencies and other licensing functions as defined by statute or regulation.
| Hours of Operation |
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday (Closed On All State Holidays) |
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| Lobby Hours | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM or By Appointment (Mail Drop Available 24/7) |
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| Main Number | 410-653-4500 |
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| Commander | Captain Andrew Rossignol |
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| Assistant Commander | Lieutenant Jon Hill
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