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IDFPR has just announced on their website that there is a new procedure for submitting Firearm Control Card (FCC) applications for those guards that are intended to be posted on sites at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this August. IDFPR has created a new cover form for submission of up to 50 FCC applications at a time that can be found at https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/securitycont.html. Agencies will be able to write one check for these up to 50 submissions. There is no mention of how long it will take to process these applications but since the convention is less than seven…
Getting Ready for the Exam If you want to work in Illinois as a Private Detective, Private Alarm Contractor, or Private Security Contractor, you need to pass a tough licensing exam. Here are some tips to help you study and do well on the test. 1. Make a Study Plan These are challenging tests with low passage rates. If you’re committed to passing the test, you’re going to have to go the extra mile in your study habits. Don’t just read it: Reading through the material a few times isn’t enough. Set study times: Plan to study for 2-3 hours in the morning and another…
For those looking to enter the fields of private alarm contractor, private detective, or private security contractor, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) offers licensing exams twice a year in September and March. To assist those who are preparing to take a licensing exam, Edward Williams (formerly with Williams and Nickl) is again offering study-review sessions. I have helped hundreds of past participants successfully pass their licensing exam for over 30 years. Scheduling dates for the prep class and the exam can be found at as well…
RECENT BLOG POSTS
- IDFPR Creates New Batch Processing Procedure for FCC Applications Specific to the Democratic National Convention
- Study and Test-Taking Tips for Illinois Private Detective, Alarm, or Security Contractor Exams
- Prep for License Exams for Alarm Contractors, Private Detectives, and Private Security Contractors
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