The Atlanta Georgia security industry has problems with unlicensed activity.

June 7, 2009-  Atlanta, GA--     Apparently the security industry in Atlanta has some of the same problems that exist in New Mexico and other states.  Read this e-mail I received from a concerned reader..

Robert,

 I commend you on your efforts to bring unlicensed practice to the forefront.  This is a growing epidemic and needs to stop.  We have the same issues hear in Atlanta.  Not only with security guard companies but with private detective agencies as well.  The real issue is that unlicensed practice in our industry is a misdemeanor and should be treated as a felony.  We should be no different than any other licensed professional practicing without a license. If a doctor who writes a prescription for drugs is unlicensed, that person will go up on criminal felony charges.  Those security companies that are unlicensed create the same danger to the public by using untrained security officers.  

 

I too have reported unlicensed practice to our governing board (Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies), only to put a stop to this detriment to our profession and industry.  And as you stated, nothing happens or the company gets fine and is given time to correct the issue. I’m shame to say this unprofessional behavior will continue until government decides to change the punishment making unlicensed practice a felony and deem it as a harmful to the public at large.

 

Again I commend you and your efforts!

 

Eric D. Echols, CFI

President / CEO

State of GA License # PDSG043727 & CFTR000992

 

The LPS Group, Inc.

1050 East Piedmont Rd.

Suite E - 134

Marietta, GA 30062

770.579.0188 ex.111

770.579.0288 fax

eric@lpsgroup.net

www.lpsgroup.net