New Jersey has a law to regulate the licensing of security guards. This is known as SORA, or Security Officer Registration Act. The purpose of this act is to ensure that all security guards operating in New Jersey are properly trained and that they meet certain standards set by law. New Jersey is the 11th state to pass a SORA.....

The Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) is the state law that applies to all security guards in the State of New Jersey. SORA requires security guards to take training from a licensed SORA trainer, register with the NJ State Police and carry their registration cards at all times while on duty. While a security officer is on duty, the employer.....