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Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Fingerprint Vendor

The Department began regulating private detectives and detective agencies in 1937. The Act was completely rewritten in 1986 to include private security guards, alarm contractors, and all registered employees. Locksmiths were added to the Act in 1995 and fingerprint vendors were added in 2007. The Act covers all aspects of the private investigation and private security industry, including the use of firearms. The Board is comprised of 2 licensed private detectives, 3 licensed private security contractors, one licensed private detective or licensed private security contractor who provides canine odor detection services, 2 licensed private alarm contractors, one licensed fingerprint vendor, 2 licensed locksmiths, one public member who is not licensed or registered under this Act and who has no connection with a business licensed under this Act, and one member representing the employees registered under this Act.

Edward R. Bonifas | Geneva | Chairperson
Anthony T. Calderone | Forest Park
Dean J. Gluth | Elk Grove Village
Anne M. Gruber | Chicago
Tony Majka | Western Springs
David Pack | Darien
Scott E. Penny | Fairmont City
James C. Taff | Libertyville
Aimee Lipkis, Public Member | Chicago

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

Meeting Agendas

Meeting Minutes

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