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TCPS UPDATES
(Visit TCPS on the web at www.tcps.state.tx.us)
The Director's View
News From the State
For quite some time now I have been happy to hear from members of the security profession in Texas about ideas to �raise the bar� for security professionals. The ideas and actions that have been expressed show the desire to provide the citizens of Texas with security services of high quality by dedicated and professional individuals.
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TCPS Licenses Go
Electronic
As some of you have already noticed the Texas Commission on Private Security has been making inroads into making its licensing information and processes available in more ways. Senate Bill 1152 was passed during the 78th Legislative Session that mandated that certain named occupational licensing agencies make licensing of the professionals they regulate available to the general public via the Internet. The Texas Commission on Private Security was covered under this legislation and is complying with this
mandate. (more >)
The Director's View
News From the State
As the result of legislation passed during the 78th Regular session the Texas Commission on Private Security will be moving to the Texas Department of Public Safety facility at 5805 N. Lamar effective September 1,
2003. (more >)
Initial
Un-licensed Operator Report
As you know, the State of Texas is in a budget crisis. They have cut
our agencies staff and monies. There are no investigations offices
located in regional areas. Now with this information, we have been
given the opportunity to police this portion of violators.
As of now, ASSIST will conduct initial investigations regarding
unlicensed operators. Just download this
form (PDF), fill it out, and fax it to the number on the form
and someone will contact you within 48 hours, excluding weekends.
Our members are working for free!! Verifiable
Complaints Only
Dave Scepanski
ASSIST President
Subscription Fee
on Individual Renewals
Effective July 1, 2003 a subscription fee will be added to the
renewal fee on an individual renewal. The subscription fee will used
to defray the cost of development to allow individual renewals to be
accomplished on line through TexasOnLine. The subscription fee is as
follows:
On renewals from $20 to $25 the fee will be $3.
On renewals from $50 to $100 the fee will be $5.
On any renewals submitted after July 1, 2003 please be sure to
include the new subscription fee. The subscription fee is applied on
all individual renewals regardless of whether or not you renew
through TexasOnline.
Cliff Grumbles
TCPS Director
Why You Need to
Renew Your Commission Early
From Cliff Grumbles, Director TCPS:
This would be a good time to remind all owners and managers that
according to Rule 430.06 a renewal for a commissioned security
officer registration can be submitted the calendar month prior to
the expiration. Given our current circumstances we urge that these
renewals be submitted as soon as they are eligible for renewal to
allow us adequate time to process and send the new pocket card so
that the commissioned security officer will continue to have a valid
pocket card without interruption.
The Director's View
News From the State
Now more than ever TCPS needs the cooperation of the regulated community in order to fulfill its mission. During my association with TCPS the agency has always been required to �do more with less� but the reduction in current fiscal year budget and the reduction projected for the next biennium creates the greatest challenge so
far.
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INVESTIGATION ENCOUNTERS
What are some of the situations T.C.P.S. investigators encounter, when they are checking security officers?�(more >)
From Cliff Grumbles, Executive Director
"...The possibility of consolidation of TCPS under another agency has been discussed. The agencies mentioned have been the Department of Public Safety, The Department of Licensing and Regulation and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. While we wish to remain an independent agency we understand the potential of consolidation. In the event of consolidation we have committed to make the transition, if it occurs, with the least possible disruption in service."
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The Director's View
The Fall Convention Debrief
Recently I had the opportunity to speak to a group of security professionals at the ASSIST Fall Convention. While visiting with several individuals I was encouraged by the cooperative attitude and enthusiasm demonstrated.
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TCPS Relocation
(Updated 29-Oct-02) - The move of our Austin headquarters is on schedule and we anticipate no major problems. However, our telephone numbers are going to change.
Callers to 512-463-5545 will hear a recorded message giving them the new number. The new number will be
512-238-5858.
The new fax numbers will be:
Administration Division Fax - 512-238-5850
License Division Fax - 512-238-5851
Criminal Investigations Division Fax - 512-238-5852
Executive Director Fax - 512-238-5853
These new numbers will be effective November 1, 2002.
Here are the directions to our new location from IH35 and Ben White. Travel north on IH35, take the Wells Branch Parkway exit. Turn
west (left) on Wells Branch Parkway. Continue west on Wells Branch Parkway after Wells Branch crosses Burnet Road it becomes West Howard Lane. Our office is at 4616 West Howard Lane, Suite 140. The business center is called Northtech
One.
Cliff Grumbles
TCPS Director
From Homeland Security --
Suggested
Anti-Terrorism Security Measures
Click
here for this important update.
The Director's View
The ARMED non-commissioned officer?
There have been four cases that have come to the attention of the Austin office for the Texas Commission on Private Security, which have involved non-commissioned security officers carrying either handguns or asp batons at the direction of their employer.
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From the
Desk of Cliff Grumbles
TCPS Director
As a result of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, we have seen heightened concerns about background investigations, including criminal history checks of security officers. Of course, the circumstance that garnered the most attention involved �airport baggage screeners,� a category of security that the Commission does not regulate.
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Agency
Policies & Procedures
Get the latest information on
registration and commission application requirements, individual
renewals, company renewals, insurance suspensions, FBI
fingerprint card requirements, and more. (more
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Greetings from the Chief
by Larry Washington - Chief, License Division
"Greeting, Mr. Scepanski and all
members of ASSIST! As the still newly appointed "Chief",
License Division, I would first like to thank the Industry and the
members of ASSIST for giving myself and the personnel of my staff,
the opportunity to address the issue of "Problem Areas"
concerning application processing within the License Division of the
Commission." (more ->)
TCPS Q&A
by Dave Scepanski - President,
ASSIST
Dave offers some answers to your questions
regarding TCPS policies and procedures, after having met with (then)
Executive Director Dr. Jerry McGlasson in Austin. (more
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The new Law Book for the
Texas Commission on Private Security may be downloaded on the Agency
website at http://www.tcps.state.tx.us
Effective
September 1st, 2001:
New fee of $50.00 for:
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Owner, Officer,
Partner, Shareholder - Registration or Renewals
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Manager -
Registration or Renewals
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Supervisor -
Registration or Renewals
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Commissioned
Security Officer - Registration or Renewals
New fee of $300.00
for:
An Employee Information
Update form may be used only after verification of registration from
the Agency�s website at http://www.tcps.state.tx.us.
If the website shows �ACTIVE� use an EIU - not a new application
for the same type of active license. It will be returned.
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