State Board of Private Security Examiners public meetings in 2024

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The State Board of Private Security Examiners approved several new company and instructor licenses. The board also accepted consent agreements for multiple security firms, including a modified payment plan for E&E Security LLC.

• Approved instructor license for Anthony Scott Monistere
• Conditional approval for company licenses: Absolute Security Guards LLC, Gideon Protective Solutions LLC, Dawson Security & Investigations LLC, Anthony M Mitchell LLC, and Guardian Professional Security LLC
• Conditional approval for instructor licenses: David Flauss, Chad Cox, and Norman Bourque
• Accepted consent agreements for Security Engineers Inc., Loomis, Sentinel Guard Services LLC, and Custom Security Group dba Veteran Security Services
• Approved consent agreement for E&E Security LLC with a $25,000 down payment

The Board approved a new instructor license and conditionally approved several company and instructor applications. It also accepted consent agreements for six security firms and set the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approved Classroom In-House Instructor application for Anthony Scott Monistere (6-0)
• Conditionally approved company licenses for Gideon Protective Solutions LLC, Anthony M Mitchell LLC, Dawson Security & Investigations LLC, Absolute Security Guards LLC, and Guardian Professional Security LLC (5-0-1)
• Conditionally approved instructor licenses for David Flauss, Chad Cox, and Norman Bourque (5-0-1)
• Approved 2025 board meeting dates (6-0)
• Accepted consent agreements for Security Engineers Inc., Loomis, Sentinel Guard Services LLC, and Custom Security Group dba Veteran Security Services (6-0)
• Accepted consent agreement for Vision Quest Solutions (5-0-1)
• Approved consent agreement for E&E Security LLC with a modified payment schedule including a $25,000 down payment (6-0)
• Approved minutes for the August 14, 2024 meeting (6-0)

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners will vote on implementing Thentia Cloud software and on proceeding with legislation for a fee study in the 2025 fiscal session. The board will also consider new applications for qualifying agents, companies, and instructors, and discuss consent agreements in executive session.

• Vote on implementing Thentia Cloud software
• Vote on fee study legislation for 2025 fiscal session
• New applications: Jason Maddox (Pinkerton), Elite Strategy Consulting, City One Protection Group
• Instructor applications: Thomas Brouillette, Toney Steele, Robert May
• Executive session consent agreements for Vincent Modarelli (GardaWorld) and Sheila Jenkins (Elliott Security Solutions)

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners voted to implement Thentia Cloud software and approved a fee study to move forward with legislation for updated fee schedules in the 2025 fiscal session. The board also approved new license applications and consent agreements in executive session.

• Approved implementation of Thentia Cloud software for licensing operations
• Approved fee study and legislation for updated fee schedule in 2025 fiscal session
• Approved new license applications: Jason Maddox (Pinkerton), City One Protection Group, and others
• Approved consent agreements for Vincent Modarelli (GardaWorld) and Sheila Jenkins (Elliott Security Solutions)
• Presented new 4-hour training curriculum (no vote taken)

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Board approved the implementation of Thentia Cloud and a new updated fee schedule for the 2025 fiscal session. Several license applications for agents, companies, and instructors were approved, and two consent agreements were accepted. The board also approved the minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting.

• Approved implementation of Thentia Cloud (7-0)
• Approved updated Fee Schedule legislation for 2025 (7-0)
• Approved licenses for Qualifying Agent Jason Maddox and Company City One Protection Group (7-0)
• Approved incomplete licenses for Elite Strategy Consulting and Risk Management and instructors Thomas Brouillette, Toney Steele, and Robert May pending completion (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 15 incomplete/not reviewed license applications pending completion (7-0)
• Accepted all presented consent agreements regarding Vincent Modarelli/Garda CL Southeast, Inc. and Sheila Jenkins/Elliott Security Solutions LLC (7-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Finance Committee voted to recommend a fee increase proposal to the board. The committee also approved a proposal for Thentia Cloud licensing management software.

• Recommended fee increase proposal to the board (3-0)
• Approved Thentia Cloud licensing management software proposal (3-0)

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners will consider and vote on implementing Thentia Cloud, a new software system. The board will also review and vote on numerous new company and instructor applications, as well as consent agreements regarding disciplinary actions against several security firms and individuals.

• Vote on implementing Thentia Cloud system
• New company applications: Security One Inc, Exodus Security, Big Boy Enterprises, Fast Guard Service, Valletta Industries, Powell Executive Protection, Dynamic Integrated Security, Code 4 LLC, Apex Security Group
• Consent agreements for Mark H. Leto Sr. (Inner Parish Security), Matthew Lejeune (Weiser Security), Benny Hayes Jr. (Patriot Protection), Leslie Fox (American Guard and Security), Craig Weissman (Vets Securing America)
• Election of Vice-Chairman
• Instructor applications for classroom, firearms, and baton certifications

The State Board of Private Security Examiners approved several new qualifying agent, company, and instructor licenses. The board also accepted five consent agreements following an executive session and elected a Vice Chairman.

• Elected Dynette Burke as Vice Chairman (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 22, 2024 meeting (8-0)
• Approved licenses for 2 qualifying agents, 3 companies, and 4 instructors (7-0-1)
• Approved pending licenses for 1 qualifying agent, 7 companies, and 5 instructors upon completion of items (8-0)
• Accepted five consent agreements for Mark H. Leto, Sr., Matthew Lejeune, Benny Hayes, Jr., Leslie Fox, and Craig Weissman (8-0)
• Changed November meeting date to November 20, 2024 (8-0)

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Board will meet to consider several new qualifying agent, company, and instructor applications. The meeting also includes the presentation of consent agreements for approval regarding specific individuals and agencies.

• New qualifying agent applications for Alberto Garcia, Myron Mansion, Alex Gardunio, and Zachary Mackey
• New company applications including Raven Security, Safety and Storm Services, LLC and Protection Agency and Security Services
• New instructor applications for Deon Simien and Nicholas Jarrell
• Consent Agreement approval regarding Anthony Jackson Sr. and Anthony Jackson Jr. (City One Security and Investigative Agency, LLC)
• Consent Agreement approval regarding Francis Quinn and Darrell Dumestre (NOLA Protection Group #852)

The Board approved the proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and accepted current financial statements. Several qualifying agent, company, and instructor licenses were approved, and two consent agreements regarding security agencies were accepted. The next board meeting was rescheduled for August 14, 2024.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Accepted current financial statements (5-0)
• Approved 23-24 budget amendments and proposed 24-25 budget (5-0)
• Approved licenses for Alberto Garcia, Deon Simien, and Nicholas Jarrell (5-0)
• Conditionally approved licenses for 3 qualifying agents and 5 companies pending documentation (5-0)
• Accepted consent agreement for Anthony Jackson, Sr., Anthony Jackson, Jr., and City One Security and Investigative Agency, LLC (5-0)
• Accepted consent agreement for Francis Quinn, Darrell Dumestre, and NOLA Protection Group (5-0)
• Postponed next board meeting from July 24, 2024 to August 14, 2024 (5-0)

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners will hear public comments on a case involving Custom Security Group LLC (Case#23-INV-007), then consider new applications from ten companies and three instructors. Committee updates from Finance, Ethics, and Legislative committees will be presented. The board may enter executive session to deliberate a consent agreement regarding Natalie Dabdoub and Custom Security Group LLC d/b/a Veterans Security Services.

• Public comment on Custom Security Group LLC d/b/a Veterans Security Services – Case#23-INV-007
• New company applications: Bravo1 Security Group, Louisiana Safety, American Security, Blue Chip Services, Global Protection, Chelsey Brown International, Reynolds Holdings dba First Tech Security, Intrinsic Security, Valen Surveillance and Security, Nationwide Investigations and Security
• New instructor applications: Jeffrey Shannon Womack, Joshua Dillard, Max Reichgott
• Executive session to discuss consent agreement for Natalie Dabdoub and Custom Security Group LLC

The Board approved several new company and instructor licenses, some pending outstanding items. It also extended a legal contract and approved the January 2024 meeting minutes. An administrative fine was decided for Custom Security Group LLC dba Veteran Security Services following an executive session.

• Approved company licenses for Bravo1 Security Group LLC, Louisiana Safety LLC, and American Security LLC (7-0)
• Approved company licenses for Blue Chip Services, Global Protection LLC, Chesley Brown International Inc, Reynolds Holding LLC of Alabama dba First Tech Security Service, Intrinsic Security LLC, Valen Surveillance and Security LLC, and Nationwide Investigations and Security, Inc pending outstanding items (7-0)
• Approved instructor licenses for Jeffrey Shannon Womack and Joshua Dillard (7-0)
• Approved instructor license for Max Reichgott pending outstanding items (7-0)
• Approved contract extension for attorney Graham Bosworth until June 30, 2024, not to exceed $25,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved January 31, 2024 meeting minutes with a correction regarding Mr. Hise's absence during executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• Decided to handle Custom Security Group LLC dba Veteran Security Services issue with an administrative fine

State Board of Private Security Examiners

The Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners will meet to approve minutes from three prior meetings, hear an executive secretary report, and consider new company and instructor applications. The board will also receive committee updates and then enter executive session to discuss disciplinary matters involving Scott Ford, consent agreements for Mike DiBenedetto and Joseph Baggott, and Charlie Ford.

• New company applications: Veary Enterprises, L4 Security & Consulting Group, Swetman Security Service
• New instructor applications: Mark Bailey, Melvin Bush, Martin Klucik, Stephen Powell, William Seaux
• Executive session to discuss Scott Ford (Force Protection) and consent agreements for DiBenedetto (DiBenedetto Security) and Baggott (Fathom Protection)
• Executive session to discuss Charlie Ford (Vision Quest Solutions)
• Committee updates from Finance, Ethics, and Legislative committees