Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LIX - Private Security Examiners
Chapter 4 - Training
Section LIX-407 - Baton Training

A. Security officers carrying a straight baton as a weapon must successfully complete a minimum of eight hours of an initial straight baton training course approved by the board and administered by a board-licensed straight baton instructor prior to carrying such weapon on duty. Security officer must also successfully complete a four-hour annual refresher straight baton training program approved by the board.

B. Security officers carrying a PR-24 baton as a weapon must successfully complete a minimum eight hours of a prebasic PR-24 baton training course approved by the board and administered by a board-licensed PR-24 baton instructor prior to carrying such weapon on post. Security officer must also successfully complete a four-hour annual refresher PR-24 baton training program approved by the board.

C. The board-licensed baton instructor must meet the same qualifications of a classroom instructor as required by R.S. 37:3284 and must possess a board-recognized law enforcement baton certification.

D. Annual baton refresher training is due one year from the date of the last baton training recorded at the board office.

E. Security officers trained in baton must successfully pass a written examination administered by a board-licensed baton instructor and achieve a minimum passing score of 70 percent. Examination scores must be recorded and submitted to the board by the licensee or employer, as the case may be, on its prescribed verification form signed by the licensed instructor within 15 calendar days from completion of training.