Chapter 5.76



PRIVATE PATROL SYSTEMS

5.76.010 Definitions.
5.76.020 Permit-Required.
5.76.030 Registration-Private patrol service.
5.76.040 Registration-Certain individuals.
5.76.050 Registration-Time for completion.
5.76.060 Registration-Denial or suspension-Appeal.
5.76.070 Official badge and uniform-Requirements.
5.76.080 Carrying and showing of identification.
5.76.090 Supervision-Enforcement.
5.76.100 Violation.


5.76.010 Definitions.


Unless otherwise expressly stated, or the context clearly indicates a different intention, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings indicated in this section:

"Private patrol operator" or "operator of a private patrol service" means a person, other than an armored contract carrier, who, for any consideration whatsoever, agrees to furnish or furnishes, a sentry, guard, patrol officer or other person to protect persons or property, or to prevent the theft, unlawful taking, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation or concealment of any goods, wares, merchandise, money, bonds, stocks, notes, documents, papers or property of any kind; or performs the service of such sentry, guard, patrol officer or other person, for any of these purposes.

"Security guard" or "security officer" means an employee in a private patrol operator who performs the functions described in the above definition, on or about the premises owned or controlled by the customer of the private patrol operator or in the company of persons being protected.

"Street patrol officer" means a security guard or security officer employed by a private patrol operator who performs the functions described in this section, by street patrol service utilizing foot patrol, motor patrol or other means of transportation in public areas, streets or public thoroughfares in order to serve multiple customers. Street patrol officer does not include management or supervisory employees of the private patrol operator moving from one customer location to another, to inspect personnel or security guards or security officers. (Prior code º19-22)

5.76.020 Permit-Private patrol service.


No person shall maintain, conduct, manage, carry on or solicit business for any private patrol service unless such person registers in accordance with this chapter and obtains a license in accordance with this code. (Prior code º 19-25)

5.76.030 Registration-Private patrol service.


Every person who engages in the business of private patrol service or who is a private patrol service operator shall register with the chief of police by doing all of the following:

A. File a true and correct copy of his/her state identification card with the chief of police;

B. Submit his/her name, date of birth and valid California driver's license number on a form prescribed by the chief of police.

C. Provide a list of the names, dates of birth and valid California driver's license numbers for each employee who is to be employed at job locations within the city. The operator shall amend such list whenever it is necessary to add to, delete or otherwise correct the information contained therein. (Prior code º 19-25.1) 5.76.040 Registration-Certain individuals.


No person shall perform any of the duties or engage in the occupation of security guard, security officer or street patrol officer, without having first registered with the chief of police by doing all of the following:

A. File a true and correct copy of his/her state identification card with the chief of police;

B. Submit his/her name, date of birth, and valid California driver's license number on a form prescribed by the chief of police. (Prior code º 19-25.2)

5.76.050 Registration-Time for completion.


The registration required by this chapter shall be completed at least seventy-two hours prior to the performance of any duties as a security guard, security officer, street patrol officer or operator of a private patrol service. (Prior code º 19-25.3)

5.76.060 Registration-Denial or suspension-Appeal.


A. Any person found by the chief of police to be a person of bad moral character may be denied registration by the chief of police. Any determination of bad moral character shall be based upon reliable information including, but not limited to, corroborated complaints, criminal records, evidence of misconduct involving moral turpitude or other trustworthy sources of information.

B. Any person who has completed his/her registration as required by Sections 5.76.030 and 5.76.040, shall have his/her registration suspended upon subsequent written notification of a determination by the chief of police that such person has been found to be a person of bad moral character.

C. Any denial or suspension of any registration pursuant to this code shall be appealable in the manner set forth in Chapter 2.88. (Prior code ºº 19-25.5-19-25.7)

5.76.070 Official badge and uniform-Requirements.


A. Badge.

1. No security guard, security officer or street patrol officer, while performing the duties related thereto, shall wear or use any badge, except as prescribed by state law and this code and then only at such times, as shall be permitted by state law and this code.

2. Any badge worn by a security guard, security officer or street patrol officer, shall be constructed and designed in such a way so as to differ from, and not be confused with, a regular police officer's badge.

B. Uniform.

1. The official uniform of security guards, security officers and street patrol officers, shall consist of such articles of wearing apparel and insignia and be of such type, style, design and color as may be prescribed by the chief of police with the approval of the city manager.

2. No security guard, security officer or street patrol officer, while performing the duties related thereto, shall wear or use any uniform, except as prescribed by state and/or local law, and then only at such times as shall be permitted by state and/or local law.

3. Any uniform worn by a security guard, security officer or street patrol officer, shall be constructed and designed in such a way so as to differ from, and not be confused with, a regular police officer's uniform.

4. No person, other than a security guard, security officer or street patrol officer, shall wear any uniform of a pattern, design or appearance likely to cause others to believe that the wearer is a security guard, security officer or street patrol officer. (Prior code ºº 19-22.1-19-22.6)

5.76.080 Carrying and showing of identification.


No security guard, security officer, street patrol officer or operator of a private patrol service shall refuse to show his/her state identification card when requested to do so by any regular police officer. Such card shall be carried on the person at all times while such person is on duty. (Prior code º 19-25.4) 5.76.090 Supervision-Enforcement.


A. All private patrol services shall be operated and conducted under the supervision of the chief of police.

B. It shall be the duty of the chief of police to enforce the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code ºº 19-23, 19-24)

5.76.100 Violation.


It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of private patrol service or to perform any of the duties of security guard, security officer or street patrol officer after having his/her registration denied or suspended. (Prior code º 19-25.8)