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California BSIS Baton Training Manual

For California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Licensed Facilities

This training manual is intended for use as part of an instructor-led course in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code. This manual may be used exclusively by BSIS-licensed security guard trainers in approved and licensed training facilities or by licensed private or proprietary security guard agencies or business providers.

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Baton Training Manual Student Text

47 pages. This manual includes the mandatory baton student training material as required by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) for a professional security to earn a "Baton Permit" to carry an exposed baton while on duty. All aspects of student information are included for the mandatory 8-hour course in the carrying and use of a baton given by a baton training instructor certified by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

The baton training course is designed to give students the minimum level of proficiency to carry and use a baton while on duty as private security guards. Individuals required to obtain a baton permit must be taught in the format described in §7585.9(a) of the Business and Professions Code. This Baton Student Training Manual provides that format.

All material in the sourcebook was created by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) and reprinted under license.

This compilation includes:

  • 2005 BSIS Baton Training Manual
  • Info Sheet: Security Guard Guide (2012)
  • Form: Incident Report (03/2015)

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