Security Guard Agencies - Special Police Officers - Application for Appointment

SB 455 allows licensed security guard agencies in Maryland to apply for the appointment of special police officers to protect property owned or leased by their clients. This directly affects security companies and their clients (such as businesses or property owners), expanding eligibility beyond existing categories like government entities or schools. The bill requires applicants to complete 80 hours of approved training covering criminal law, constitutional procedures, and use of force. It amends Maryland’s Public Safety law to explicitly include security agencies as qualifying applicants under section 3-303(a)(5).