ADThe private security industry across the country is granted authority similar to that of law enforcement but faces little oversight. ADAfter he retired from law enforcement, Straight began working as an armed security guard, records show. In Oklahoma, licenses for armed security guards are issued by the state’s Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. ADWhen armed security guards in Oklahoma discharge a firearm, they are required by state statute to report the incident to CLEET. His résumé seemed promising: He had worked in the jail for years, was licensed as an armed security guard and had good references.

Source: Washington Post June 19, 2020 20:12 UTC