What state agency licenses alarm company operators in California?

• A. California Department of Justice
• B. BSIS Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
• C. DMV
• D. California Public Safety Commission

Answer: (B)

Think about who regulates private security and alarm trades in California. The Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) is the agency that licenses alarm company operators, along with other private security professionals. It handles licenses, registrations, renewals, and enforcement for alarm companies and their operators. The California Department of Justice doesn’t issue this license—it’s mainly a law-enforcement and background-check agency. The Department of Motor Vehicles licenses vehicles and driving, not alarm businesses. The California Public Safety Commission sets policy and standards but does not issue licenses. So BSIS is the correct licensing authority for alarm company operators.