BSIS requires that if a security officer carry's pepper spray while in the course of their duties, the officer MUST be certified.
This is a 2-hour basic course. All students will learn and demonstrate all techniques required to be certified. To become certified, students must obtain an acceptable rating when demonstrating their proficiency in executing the techniques taught in the course.
A certification card will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Certification does not expire as long as your Guard Card is current. Students DO NOT have to be pepper sprayed to be certified.