I'm well aware that this particular subject is wrought with emotion and controversy in our industry, and likely this post will bring out some immediate personal feeling and responses.   I can assure you that most of these feelings depend upon which 'side of the table' you happen to sit on. Or, it may depend on something as simple as the locations where you live and where you work. 

I can say after many years of working in the Executive/Close Protection fields (and that includes sub-fields like back-ground  investigations and surveillance work)  I have certainly formed my own opinions as well, concerning regulations and training.  Blogging and publishing articles within the security industry and participating in our professional organizations has also given me a unique view into various conversations,  chat groups and other perspectives concerning the issue of the need for standards and regulations.

To regulate our industry, or not. That is not an easy...