Security Licensing, Why It Matters!

According to Arkansas State Alarm Association, Arkansas law requires any person or company who provides investigations or security services (including burglar alarms, fire alarms, or surveillance systems) in the state to be properly licensed to offer, install, service, repair, monitor a system.

This requirements of law was originally passed by the Arkansas Legislature in 1997 and has been in effect ever since. To offer or provide a service required to be licensed without a license carries criminal penalties of up to a year in jail and a $1,000.00 fine.

Each person or organization engaged in the business of planning, certifying, leasing, selling, servicing, installing, monitoring, or maintaining fire alarm or fire detection devices or systems shall have a certificate of registration issued by the Arkansas State Police.  Hiring or employing a unlicensed company also carries this penalty.

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Additionally, any footage submitted as evidence in a court of law that was obtained from a camera installed by an unlicensed company or individual may be dismissed.

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Individuals may be unlicensed because they may not:

• meet financial requirements

• be able to pass a background check

• meet experience requirements

• meet insurance requirements

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Don't run the risk!  Licensing is required for a reason. 

The training and certificatn process involved in the licensing process is rigorous and sorts the casual hobbist from the responsible contractor.

Whether it's intrusion alarm, security cameras, or access control, trust a licensed company like Bensberg Technologies!