This section establishes a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services within the Department of Consumer Affairs. The bureau is managed by a director, who is responsible for implementing and overseeing the related rules and regulations.

This law states that for the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, keeping the public safe is the most important priority. If there's ever a conflict between public protection and other goals, protecting the public should always come first.

This law allows the director to give their responsibilities to the chief, except when it comes to making decisions based on a hearing officer's proposal after a formal hearing. The chief can also pass on their tasks to the deputy chief, assistant chief, or any staff involved in inspection, investigation, or auditing.

This law allows the director to hire and decide the pay for clerical, inspection, investigation, and auditing staff. It also allows for the appointment of an assistant chief to help carry out duties. All these staff members work under the chief's supervision, unless another rule specifies differently.

This law explains that the chief is responsible for collecting evidence against repossession businesses that break the rules or operate without a license. The gathered evidence is then given to county or city prosecutors. Also, with permission, the chief can call in witnesses and question them under oath to investigate these matters.

The head of a department is required to start and carry out investigations into the activities and business of people or companies holding licenses, even without a formal complaint.

This section allows the director to create and implement rules needed for examining and licensing applicants, managing those who have licenses, and ensuring that the rules of the chapter are followed to protect the public.

This law section explains what happens if a security service professional is found breaking certain rules. If an investigation shows that a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant has violated specific sections, the director can send them a written citation by certified mail. The citation will detail the violation and might include an order to fix the problem within a given timeframe and a fine up to $2,500. If someone wants to challenge the citation or fine, they must request a hearing within 30 days, or the option to hold a hearing is withdrawn. If they don’t pay the fine or ask for a hearing, their license won't be renewed until the fine is paid. Fines collected go into the Private Security Services Fund.

This law explains how the director evaluates someone’s application for a professional license in certain cases. If an application could be denied due to past criminal activity, the director considers the seriousness of the crime, any good behavior since then, how much time has passed, and how well the applicant followed legal requirements like parole or probation. They also look at any evidence the applicant shows to prove they've changed. The same criteria apply when deciding if an existing license should be suspended or revoked because of a criminal conviction. Furthermore, these factors are also used when someone petitions to get their license back after it has been taken away, especially looking at any proof of rehabilitation.

This law says that the bureau should not keep more money in reserve than it needs for its daily expenses. The bureau must regularly check if the fees it charges are appropriate and cover regulatory costs.