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Chapter VI — BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND INDUSTRIES›Article III — ALARM SYSTEMS; SECURITY PATROL

6-12 - PRIVATE PATROL SYSTEM; PRIVATE WATCHPERSON.

Alameda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Alameda

6-12.1 - Definitions.

6-12.2 - Permit Required.

6-12.3 - Contents of Application.

6-12.4 - Signature on Application.

6-12.5 - City Manager to Hold Hearing on Application.

6-12.6 - City Manager to Grant or Deny Permit.

6-12.7 - Surety Bond.

6-12.8 - Conditions of Permit.

6-12.9 - Revocation.

6-12.10 - Transfer of Private Patrol System Permit.

6-12.11 - Unlawful to Act as Private Watchman Without Permit.

6-12.12 - Application; Issuance of Permit; Revocation.

6-12.13 - Written Statement and Contents To Accompany Application.

6-12.14 - Procedure on Application.

6-12.15 - Chief of Police to Grant or Deny Watchperson's Permit.

6-12.16 - Revocation.

6-12.17 - Watchperson's Permit to Expire; When.

6-12.18 - Uniforms; Wearing of.

6-12.19 - Unlawful to Display Badge Similar to Police, Etc.

6-12.20 - Unlawful to Manufacture Private Patrol Watchperson's Badge.

6-12.21 - Unlawful to Use Rank, Etc., Without Consent of Chief of Police.

6-12.22 - Chief of Police to File Complaints.

6-12.23 - Must Pay License Tax.

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