Security Guides

Washington security, explained.

Plain-English guides for property managers, contractors, retailers and officers — every rule tied to the Washington statute or code it comes from.

Property Manager Guide

Trespassing on Private Property in Washington: A Guide for Property Managers

What counts as criminal trespass in Washington (RCW 9A.52), how posting and notice work, and practical steps for apartments, businesses and job sites.

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Know the Rules

What Can Security Officers Legally Do in Washington?

Can security detain you? Can they record? Can they say they’re police? What Washington law says about private security officers — with RCW sources.

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Construction Guide

Construction Site Security & Fire Watch Rules in Washington

What Washington’s fire code requires on construction sites — site safety plans, site security, after-hours fire watch triggers and records — plus copper theft and trespass rules.

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Property Manager Guide

Apartment & HOA Security Law in Washington: Towing, Squatters, Keys and Mail Theft

For WA property managers and HOAs: towing from residential lots (RCW 46.55), booting, removing squatters (RCW 9A.52.105), landlord lock and key duties, and mail theft.

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Retail Guide

Shoplifting Law in Washington: What Retailers Can Do

Shopkeeper’s privilege (RCW 4.24.220), civil shoplifting penalties and the required notice (RCW 4.24.230), and organized and special-circumstances retail theft in WA.

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Buyer’s Guide

Hiring a Security Company in Washington: What the Law Requires

Before you sign: WA security company license, insurance on file with DOL, officer licenses and temporary cards, armed license rules, and what security can’t call itself.

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Patrol Guide

Mobile Security Patrol in Washington: Vehicles, Lights and What to Expect

What Washington law says about security patrol vehicles — markings, red and amber lights, emergency privileges and spotlights — and what a patrol client should expect.

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Maritime Guide

Port & Maritime Security in Washington: TWIC, MTSA and MARSEC Explained

Plain-English guide to waterfront security rules in Washington — which facilities need a security plan, who needs a TWIC, escorts, MARSEC levels and records.

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Warehouse Guide

Warehouse & Cargo Theft in Washington: The Law and How to Prevent It

What Washington and federal law say about warehouse burglary, cargo and pallet theft and fictitious pickups — and practical steps to stop cargo theft at your gate.

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Seasonal Guide

Holiday Security Tips for Washington Job Sites, Stores, Warehouses & Apartments

Holiday theft prevention for job sites, retail stores, warehouses and apartments in Washington — shutdown checklists, package theft law and when to add security.

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Career Guide

How to Become a Security Guard in Washington State

Age and job-offer rules, 8 hours of pre-assignment training, the DOL application, fingerprints, and post-assignment and yearly training.

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