Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about APR Security?

Below are answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have a question not listed here please contact us! We're more than happy to answer any questions about private security in Oregon you may have!

Is Security in Oregon Trained and Regulated?

Yes, by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training. • In order to be employed as a private security professional they must receive and complete training, as well as pass initial and recurring testing. Usually through local trainers certified with the DPSST. • Different security services like unarmed, armed, or event and entertainment service requires different levels of initial and ongoing training with annual and/or biennial recertification testing. • They must also pass moral fitness & background checks including fingerprinting through the Oregon State Police and FBI. Links to some examples of disqualifying conduct can be found below.

Link to examples of DPSST disqualifying conduct here

Can Security Place Someone Under Arrest?

The short answer is yes, if they witness the crime being committed, and they choose to act. • One of several differences between sworn law enforcement and security personnel is security cannot make probable cause arrests based on third party information (when someone reports a crime to security that security did not witness). Additionally security personnel cannot "detain" individuals to complete a probable cause investigation. • Security in Oregon can arrest if: The crime is witnessed by the security professional *AND* They choose to arrest • Security professionals do not have a duty to act like law enforcement does. Security can walk away from a situation, and is required to do only "what is reasonable and prudent" regarding the situation, generally that means reporting the situation to 911 or a law enforcement officer. • If a security professional places someone under arrest they are required to "without unnecessary delay, take the arrested person before a magistrate or deliver the arrested person to a peace officer." • In the event an APR Security Professional places someone under arrest, law enforcement is contacted to respond and take custody of the arrestee as soon as possible. • APR Security does not transport individuals placed under arrest unless not doing so would place the arrested person at risk of death or serious physical injury.

What are the most common security issues you encounter?

• Unsecured access points like doors, gates, and windows. • Unauthorized persons/Trespassing • Theft • Criminal Mischief (vandalism)