Business Details
33 Years
experience
International Security Regulators Association
Founded in 1993, our organization began as a coalition of 15 private security and investigative regulators from seven U.S. states. Recognizing the need for collaboration, these forward-thinking professionals established a framework to enhance regulatory effectiveness and promote industry professionalism. Over three decades, we've expanded our reach to include 32 regulatory agencies across 20 U.S. states, seven Canadian provinces, and France, while maintaining our core mission of advancing security and investigative regulation.Our association focuses on streamlining applicant processing, advocating for efficient background checks, developing model legislation, and fostering international cooperation among regulators. Through annual conferences, training programs, and information-sharing initiatives, we continue to shape the evolving landscape of private security regulation while maintaining our commitment to public safety and industry excellence.
Services
Licensing Standards
Regulatory Training
Industry Networking
Legislative Advocacy
International Collaboration
Conference Programming
Member Resources
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We established standardized licensing frameworks adopted across multiple jurisdictions
- Our association includes regulatory agencies from 20 U.S. states and 7 Canadian provinces
- We develop model laws and regulations shaping international security practices
- Our annual conferences facilitate cross-border knowledge exchange among regulators
- We maintain industry partnerships with 38 associate member organizations
Services
Licensing Standards
We develop standardized licensing requirements and procedures for security and investigative professionals across multiple jurisdictions. Our frameworks address applicant processing, background checks, and insurance requirements while maintaining regulatory consistency. These standards help jurisdictions implement efficient, verifiable licensing systems that promote industry professionalism.
Regulatory Training
Our organization provides specialized training programs for security regulators through annual conferences and ongoing educational initiatives. These programs cover emerging regulatory challenges, technological advancements, and enforcement best practices. Participants gain practical knowledge through workshops and peer-to-peer learning opportunities with experienced regulators from North America and Europe.
Legislative Advocacy
We actively shape security industry legislation by developing model laws and regulations for adoption by member jurisdictions. Our advocacy efforts focus on improving regulatory enforcement, addressing unlicensed activity, and modernizing security practices. We also work with federal agencies to influence national security policy while maintaining state-level regulatory autonomy.
International Collaboration
Our association facilitates information sharing and regulatory coordination between security agencies in the United States, Canada, and Europe. This collaboration includes developing reciprocity agreements, sharing enforcement strategies, and addressing transnational security challenges. We maintain formal partnerships with French and South African regulatory bodies to expand global regulatory standards.
Conference Programming
We organize annual conferences and specialized workshops that bring together security regulators and industry professionals. These events feature training sessions on regulatory technology, licensing classifications, and enforcement techniques. Recent programs have addressed California's security market regulation and Tennessee's new licensing framework through expert-led discussions.
Questions
What is IASIR's primary mission?
We work to enhance security and investigative regulation through international collaboration, developing standardized practices and training programs for regulatory agencies.
Which regions does IASIR cover?
Our membership includes regulatory agencies from 20 U.S. states, 7 Canadian provinces, France, and South Africa.
How does IASIR support regulatory training?
We provide professional development through annual conferences, workshops, and information-sharing initiatives focused on modern regulatory challenges.
What licensing resources are available?
We develop model licensing frameworks and maintain state-specific regulatory information through our online resources.
How can organizations join IASIR?
Security regulatory agencies can apply for membership, while industry stakeholders may join as associate members with limited voting rights.
Does IASIR influence federal legislation?
Yes, we actively engage with federal agencies and legislators to shape national security policy while supporting state regulatory autonomy.
