Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kimberly Cowart’s organization
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Private Protective Services Board Meeting Minutes
The Board reviewed reports from several committees, including the Grievance Committee, which addressed various complaints, and the Screening Committee, which processed multiple license and registration applications. The Training and Education Committee provided updates on completed training, audits, and continuing education course approvals. The Law and Rules Committee proposed amendments regarding firearms trainer qualifications, class size limits for training, and background check requirements for registration transfers, while also determining not to pursue the implementation of high-cost secure identification cards. The Director and Attorney presented reports on operational updates, budget status, and pending consent agreements. Additionally, the Board heard public comments concerning security industry regulations, uniform policies, and testing requirements.
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The meeting involved the review of several committee reports, including the resolution of grievance cases and the evaluation of license applications. The Board discussed updates from the Training and Education Committee regarding curriculum revisions to unarmed security guard training, specifically integrating human trafficking and counterterrorism content, and the approval of various continuing education courses. The Law and Rules Committee addressed potential enhancements to security registration cards to prevent fraud, background check policies for guard transfers, and the regulation of less-lethal weapons. Additionally, the Board received reports from the Director and Attorney regarding personnel, finances, and litigation, and formally approved the renewal of the licensing software contract with Permitium.
Jan 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Private Protective Services Board Meeting Minutes
The Board addressed several key matters, including a final agency decision regarding license suspension and the assessment of civil penalties. Reports were delivered from the Grievance, Screening, Training and Education, and Law and Rules committees, with specific discussions on continuing education courses and proposed rule amendments related to the disclosure of expunged criminal history records. The Board reviewed the licensing software contract, considered attendance at upcoming professional conferences, and received updates on Board finances, staff, and active licensees. Additionally, the Attorney provided legislative updates and recommendations for policy changes regarding insurance forms. The session concluded with a closed meeting to discuss pending litigation.
Jan 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Private Protective Services Board Meeting Hot Sheet
The Board meeting included committee updates covering grievance cases, where various cease-and-desist orders and license revocations were issued. The Screening Committee reviewed a record number of license applications with most being approved. The Law and Rules Committee discussed the Board's authority regarding expunged criminal history records and adopted a new policy accepting standard insurance forms. The Training and Education Committee announced curriculum updates for unarmed security guards to include counterterrorism and human trafficking training, and approved the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners for continuing education. Additionally, the Board provided reminders regarding licensing for remote monitoring and upcoming renewal cycles for proprietary security organizations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
