Rules for Licensing and Regulation of Private Investigators, Private Security Agencies, Alarm Systems Companies, Polygraph Examiners, and Voice Stress Analysis Examiners, 17 CAR pt. 350

The Department of Public Safety (DPS), through the Division of Arkansas State Police PI/Security Division, administers professional licensing and regulation for multiple vocations under Administrative Rule 17 CAR pt. 350, including private investigators, private security agencies, alarm systems companies, polygraph examiners, and voice stress analysis examiners. The division has proposed updates across several sections of 17 CAR pt. 350 to improve clarity; align rules with recent legislation, current technology, and operational practices; and reduce unnecessary burdens on applicants and licensees.

A public hearing was not held on this matter. The public comment period expired June 25, 2026. The agency indicated it received no public comments. Grant Wise, an attorney with the Bureau of Legislative Research, asked the following questions and received the following responses: 1. 17 CAR § 350-302 and 17 CAR § 350-402 – Act 678 of 2025 and Arkansas Code § 17-40-340 allow for physical identification cards or electronic identification cards. Does the Division of Arkansas State Police intend to only issue electronic identification cards going forward? RESPONSE: Yes. With the development of our new licensing system and to reduce costs for the ASP and Arkansans, we no longer issue physical cards. Once a credential is approved, it will be emailed to the appropriate individual(s) and will be accessible electronically. 2. 17 CAR § 350-502 – In the questionnaire completed by the agency, it says that this provision was changed as security companies are no longer required to keep a copy of their licensed, credentialed, and/or commissioned employees’ fingerprints at their business. Arkansas Code § 17-40-315(a) provides that each licensee or credential holder shall maintain a record containin

• Rule packet: B.5.a. DPS DASP Licensing and Reg of PIs Priv Sec Agncs Alrm Sys Cos Poly Exmrs Voice Stress Exmrs and Act 678 of 2025
• ALC summary agenda Sep 17, 2026
• ALC agenda Sep 17, 2026
• ALC meeting video Sep 17, 2026
• Arkansas Register, November 2026