Department of State Police - Professional Occupations - Application Process

This bill updates the application process for individuals and businesses seeking licenses as private detectives, security guards, security systems technicians, and railroad police officers in Maryland. It grants the Secretary of State Police the authority to decide the specific format and method for submitting applications, including how fees are paid and what information is required. A key change involves requiring applicants to submit two sets of fingerprints in a specific format to facilitate criminal history checks. The legislation also modifies insurance requirements for security agencies and clarifies the information needed on application forms for both individual applicants and firms.