There are some states that do not require security guards to be trained, such as Rhode Island.  However, just because the law does not have a specific requirement for security guard training does not mean that security guard training should not be completed.  Training private security guards is the responsibility of the private security company and should be done in order to maximize the overall performance of the private security guard.  Private security guard training is an expense worth paying because it will pay off for everybody in the future. (more…)