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Private Security Guard Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 35001
Seattle, WA 98124-3401

Private Security Guard Licensing
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9649
Olympia, WA 98507-9649

Security Guards Program
Department of Licensing
1125 Washington Street
Olympia, WA 98501-2283

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