Our Mission At FASCO Is To:

Work with FASCO members and State regulators in promoting professionalism and improving the image of Florida's Security Industry.

Support Law Enforcement and other Emergency Services while protecting Florida's citizens, public and private property and serving as an integral part of our State's Homeland Security and Hurricane Recovery Program.

Serve as a respected, viable voice while representing Florida's Security Industry before the Florida Legislature and other political entities.

Promote responsible managerial practices among all FASCO members and report any unlicensed, unethical or illegal practices to the proper authorities.

Since 1997, FASCO Has Represented Florida's Security Industry:

While providing testimony at State Hearings during Governmental Reorganization to successfully transfer the Division of Licensing and place it under an elected, rather than appointed, State Department Head.

By exploring possible avenues to self-insure the Security Industry for potential lower rates similar to the Florida Sheriffs Association.

Before the Legislature in an unsuccessful effort to repeal the sales tax on security services.

By organizing personal contacts and mass e-mailing from FASCO Members to Legislators on Bills affecting the Security Industry.

By notifying FASCO members of State Alerts and BOLO's.

By successfully lobbying the 2005 Legislature to pass SB2278/HB717 authorizing G-Licensed Security Officers to carry 9mm firearms on duty.

During 2006 by developing Legislative Sponsors and support from the Florida Sheriffs Association to successfully pass HB85 that provides for enhanced penalties for anyone assaulting or battering a Licensed Security Officer while on duty.