This bill (S.F. No. 2163) proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326.3361, to expand training requirements for licensed security officers. Key provisions include:

1. Expanded Training Requirements:

   • Mandatory training in the use, risks, and dangers of firearms and other weapons (e.g., batons, chemical weapons, electronic incapacitation devices).
   • Training in first aid, alternatives to force, and situations when force should not be used.
   • Instruction on legal limitations regarding justifiable force and deadly force.

2. Comprehensive Preassignment and Continuing Training:

   • Topics include community health awareness (mental illness, addiction, homelessness), first aid (CPR, AED usage, opiate antagonists), conflict de-escalation strategies, and crisis response.
   • Orientation to security industry standards and reporting protocols.
   • Understanding roles of public safety entities and guidelines on interacting with them.
   • Training on responding to building disruptions (e.g., electrical outages, elevator malfunctions) and identifying security threats.

3. Implementation Plan:

   • The board must create a plan to help current license holders meet the new continuing training requirements.

Overall, the bill aims to enhance security officer preparedness, ensuring they are well-trained in safety, de-escalation, and emergency response techniques to improve public safety.