Core Content

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing, is the state agency that regulates all private security officers, investigators, and security businesses in Florida.

Key Florida Statutes You Should Know

  • Florida Statute §493 — the main law governing private security licensing in Florida. Everything from who must be licensed to how training is conducted falls under this statute.
  • §493.6101 — definitions (who is a security officer, what is a security agency)
  • §493.6118 — prohibited acts (what you cannot do as a licensed officer)
  • §493.6132 — training requirements for Class D officers (the 40-hour pre-licensing course you are considering)

What FDACS Does

  • Issues and renews Class D and Class G licenses
  • Approves security training schools and instructors
  • Investigates complaints against licensed officers and agencies
  • Audits training programs to ensure compliance
  • Maintains the public database of all licensed Florida security professionals

Learning Outcome

By the end of this lesson, you will know the role of FDACS, identify the key sections of Florida Statute §493, and understand why compliance with state training requirements is not optional — it is the law.

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