El Cerrito Municipal Code Ch. 6.40 Patrol Services

A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, either as principal or agent, to engage in the business of conducting or maintaining, or soliciting business for, any patrol service or patrol system without first obtaining a permit from the city in the manner specified in Chapter 6.05 of this title. The police chief is the public official who will conduct the investigation.

B. Every employee of such a firm or corporation, who may engage in any form of the business outside of a regular place of business, must have a transient permit. Such a permit must be obtained from the city in the manner specified in Chapter 6.05 of this title, with the police chief conducting the investigation.

(Ord. 92-14 Divs. 1, 2 (part), 1992.)

Any permit granted by the city, pursuant to Section 6.40.010 of this chapter, shall be issued upon the following terms and conditions:

A. The patrol service or patrol system shall be operated and conducted under the general supervision of the police chief;

B. The police chief shall regulate the style and color of uniform, if any, to be used by the patrol system or patrol service;

C. Persons operating any patrol service or patrol system in the city shall have complied with the laws of the state governing private detectives and private detective agencies.

(Ord. 92-14 Divs. 1, 2 (part), 1992.)