Sec.29-161x-4. Required training; approval of training courses

(a) An applicant for initial licensing shall successfully complete an eight-hour course in those subjects prescribed by section 29-161q of the Connecticut General Statutes as follows:

(1) Basic First Aid;

(2) Search and Seizure Laws and Regulations;

(3) Use of Force;

(4) Basic Criminal Justice; and

(5) Public Safety Issues.

(b) An applicant for initial licensing shall achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on a written examination.

(c) Course approval

(1) No course of instruction in the subjects required by section 29-161q of the Connecticut General Statutes may be provided to applicants until the commissioner approves the course.

(2) An applicant for approval of a course of instruction shall submit to the Special Licensing and Firearms Unit a written lesson plan and the names and qualifications of all persons who will serve as instructors for the course.

(3) An instructor shall demonstrate five (5) years of experience as an instructor or training manager in the security services industry, or equivalent experience or training.

(4) A first aid instructor shall demonstrate successful completion of an appropriate first aid instruction or emergency medical training course offered by the American Red Cross or such other provider as the commissioner may approve.

(Adopted effective June 29, 2007)