What's Being Discussed

Approving minutes from previous board meetings held in May and July 2026.
Licensing interviews and exams for individuals applying to become licensed private detectives or principal guards in Hawaii.
Reviewing applications from 21 individuals seeking guard employee licenses and 2 individuals applying to become guard instructors.
Ratifying guard employee licenses for a large group of applicants (license numbers GDE-40559 through GDE-41300).
A summary report on exams administered from July through October 2026.
Two requests to offer online/remote guard training classes — one from Steven Brynes and one from Nicole Miller — for both new and renewing guard employees.
A presentation from First Coast Security Solutions and a discussion about guard agencies using firearms to protect federal assets.
A discussion about licensing requirements, raised by Artie Kendell.

Decisions Expected

Approving or denying individual applications for private detective and guard licenses following oral interviews and written exams.
Ratifying a large batch of guard employee license applications.
Deciding whether to approve online/remote instruction formats for guard training courses.
Approving meeting minutes from prior sessions.

Who Should Pay Attention

People applying for private detective or security guard licenses in Hawaii — especially those named on the agenda.
Security companies and guard agencies operating in Hawaii.
Anyone interested in online guard training options or rules around armed guards protecting federal property.
Members of the public who want to submit written testimony can email detective@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting.