At AlliedBarton, guard applicants typically undergo a one-day training program, although the company modifies this program in states where regulations mandate more training (see “Mandates for Security ...

Sailors assigned to Marine Corps Security Forces Company (MCSFCo.), Bangor, received combat training during a Basic Security Guard class held at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, June 28. “Instructors from ...

Lobbying by the security industry and big businesses has derailed attempts to require rigorous training standards for armed guards across the country, most of whom face fewer state training ...