Welcome to FASCO

The Florida Association of Security Companies (FASCO) is a member of the International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators, representing and giving a voice to the interests of its FASCO members about current regulatory trends. The objectives of FASCO shall include but are not limited to the following:

• To enhance professionalism within the industry.
  
  
• To promote public safety.
  
  
• To serve as a responsible and well-informed voice representing the security industry in the political and legislative arenas.
  
  
• To encourage responsible managerial practices among members.
  
  
• To provide networking opportunities between members and other industry organizations.
  
  
• To provide our membership with up to date industry news and information which impacts our business.
  
  
• To help ensure the long term growth and viability of the security industry.
  
  
• To provide opinions about industry standards and issues surrounding applicable legislation.

Over the past 3 years FASCO has been at the forefront of passing a number of Legislative bills for our industry. The 9mm Bill, Light Bill and enhanced penalty on assault on a S/O are all examples of our success. In addition we have worked with PIRSAC and the DOL to change the training curriculum for the D and G course to be more in line with post 911 requirements. Furthermore, we have been to Washington DC twice, meeting with Compact Council, DHS, DOJ, FBI on Legislation to allow Security agencies to have access to FBI Criminal Record checks as per the 911 commission recommendations.

If you are not a FASCO Member and wish to help, the best way is to join and support FASCO. Being a member will allow you to keep up to date and notified of important matters affecting your industry in Florida, in addition to allowing you to represent and support the future of your industry.

You do not have to be a Security Agency owner to be a member of FASCO. An interest or involvement in the Private Security Industry is all that is required. Additional membership levels have been created to accommodate anyone who is interested in supporting the security industry.

All FASCO Directors are non-paid volunteers who are B Agency Owners or Employees. We donate our time to speaking with Legislators in Tallahassee, maintaining the FASCO website and traveling to Legislative hearings and Committee meetings across the State and Country in an effort to have our voices heard on important topics affecting our industry . We ask for your support by joining our Association and participating in the fight to professionalize Florida's Private Security Industry and improve the reputation of our Licensed Security Officers.

The minimal Agency Annual Dues all go toward funding:

• The Annual John M. Russi Award (Plaque) presented to an Outstanding Licensed Security Officer (along with a $500 check) nominated by a member Agency
  
  
• Funding and maintaining the FASCO website
  
  
• Paying a Lobbyist when necessary
  
  
• Miscellaneous office and administrative supplies
  
  
• Maintaining our Industry Alert Communication System
  

Classes of Membership

There shall be five classes of membership: Agency Member, Affiliate/Associate Member, Employee Member, DS School and Corporate Sponsor Member.

1. Agency Member: A properly licensed business entity that provides contract uniformed security services within the State of Florida. Through its appropriate designated representative, an Agency Member shall be eligible to serve on the Board, hold office, vote and participate on the members' discussion board on the FASCO website. Appropriate designated representatives shall be regional supervisors, executives or owners of the agency. This membership will have the ability to advertise services or products on the FASCO website for an extra membership fee established by the Board.
   
   
2. Affiliate/Associate Member: An M, MA, MB, C, R, K or DI licensee. Affiliate/Associate Members shall not be eligible to serve on the Board, hold office, vote or participate on the members' discussion board on the FASCO website unless such licensee is representing an Agency Member in a voting capacity. This membership may participate in any committee created by the FASCO Board.
   
   
3. Employee Member: An employee of a properly licensed business entity that provides contract uniformed security services within the State of Florida. Employee Members shall not be eligible to serve on the Board, hold office, vote or participate on the members' discussion board on the FASCO website. This membership shall include "D" and "CC" licensees and unlicensed employees of an agency.
   
   
4. DS School Member: A properly licensed business entity that offers security officer schooling or training. DS School Members shall not be eligible to serve on the Board, hold office or vote. These members may participate in committees and the members' discussion board on the FASCO website.
   
   
5. Corporate Sponsor Member: An entity not licensed under Florida Statute Chapter 493 that provides services or support to, or works in conjunction with, the private security, private investigative or repossession industries. Corporate Sponsor Members shall not be eligible to serve on the Board, hold office, vote or participate on the members' discussion board on the FASCO website. This membership will have the ability to advertise services or products on the FASCO website.