Who must manage every registered branch office?

• A. A designated branch office manager
• B. The owner
• C. The local police chief
• D. The regional auditor

Answer: (A)

Every registered branch office needs a designated person in charge who oversees that location. This designated branch office manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements, keeping appropriate records, and serving as the point of contact for the regulator. The owner could fill that role if they are the designated manager and meet qualifications, but the essential requirement is that there is a designated branch office manager for each branch. The local police chief and the regional auditor don’t supervise the private alarm activities or manage the branch’s operations, so they’re not the correct answer.