Dallas's Law for security guard training highlights new laws taking effect Jan. 1

A law to strengthen training requirements for security guards is among several going into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. The security guard legislation, k...

December 29, 2022
12:36 PM

A law to strengthen training requirements for security guards is among several going into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. The security guard legislation, known as Dallas's Law, comes after Dallas Barrett died in 2021 following a fight with the guards at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row in Nashville.Six guards and another man face reckless homicide and aggravated assault charges in Barrett's death.The Tennessean found four of the six guards charged in Barrett's death were unlicensed, and most guards at places like Whiskey Row aren't required to complete any training to earn licenses.

Adam Friedman