District of Columbia Security Program The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) Occupational and Professional Licensing (OPL) Security Program oversees the licensure and regulatory guidelines for private and government security professionals operating within the District of Columbia. The program is dedicated to protecting both security professionals and the public by enforcing the District of Columbia Security License Laws and the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). These regulations govern the conduct and licensing of:
- Security Agencies
- Private Detective Agencies
- Security Officers
- Special Police Officers
- Special University/Campus Police Officers
- Private Detectives
Important Updates
DLCP/OPL Security Program Transfer Policy Update
DLCP Important Notice: Security Program Transition to Digital Identification Cards
Applicant
Apply for license
Click here to apply for a new license
Security Agency “New” Application Requirements
Read requirements in the Publications and Resource tab below for instructions on how to start a new security business
Schedule Fingerprints (prior to application submission):
Click here to schedule online: Schedule Fingerprints with MPD or Phone: (202) 671-6705
For additional information regarding fingerprints email: [email protected]
Security Agency “New” Application Requirements
Licensee
For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service number at (202) 671-4500.
Schedule Fingerprints (prior to application submission):
Schedule Fingerprints with MPD or Phone: (202) 671-6705
For additional information regarding fingerprints email: [email protected]
Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates
The Security Program deos not have a DLCP Board; therfore, no public meetings are conducted for the program.
Members and Staff
Security Program Staff
Donna Harrod – Program Manager
Erin Underhill – Administrator/Program Analyst
Kaila Neal - Program Support Specialist
Dontaine Shayton - Program Support Specialist
Noel Bradford – Program Support Specialist
Arianna Taylor – Program Support Specialist
For more information, please contact Occupational and Professional Licensing (OPL) using our online inquiry form, via email at [email protected], or by phone at (202) 671-4500.
Publications and Resources
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR)