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Legislative Arm of the private security and private investigation industries.
ASSIST has maintained a vigorous role in shaping the regulatory environment for the private security and private investigation industries at the State Capitol in Austin since 1970. The efforts of ASSIST, its board, members, and legislative teams has allowed this industry to operate in its current state. ASSIST actively study, fight for, and against numerous bills regarding legal rights and governing regulations of Texas security officers and private investigators.
What we do:
ASSIST actively study numerous bills, in detail, during legislative sessions to ensure they are promoting the best interests of private security and private investigators in Texas.We are always working with our legislators to educate them about the importance of the needs of pri vate security and private investigators and how they benefit public safety. Collaboration efforts with regulators, The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Private Security Advisory Committee, ensure that the board rules reflect the legislative intent of the laws governing private security and private investigators. ASSIST was instrumental in the creation of COTSO (Charitable Organization of Texas Security Officers) and now assists COTSO by volunteering in COTSO’s efforts to protect and provide for Texas security officers in the field, and families of fallen Texas security officers. If you would like more information about COTSO, please visit their website (COTSO.org).
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Membership in ASSIST requires that you are licensed by or registered with the state agency in charge of licensing and oversight of the private security and private investigation industries. Members must be in good standing with said licensing agency. Membership is also offered to those engaged in a business which manages security services and/or private investigations for a public or private entity, and for vendors to the private security industry.
APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP
Did you know you can join ASSIST as an employee member or as an associate member, even as a vendor member? Encourage your company to take an active part in our organization.
