Article II — System Permit

It is unlawful for any person, either as principal, or agent or otherwise, to engage in the business of operating a private patrol system without first obtaining a permit therefor as provided by this article.

(Prior code § 19-10)

Any person desiring a permit to engage in the business of operating a private patrol system shall file with the director of finance a written application in triplicate, addressed to the city manager, setting forth the information required by this article and shall pay to the director of finance a filing fee of fifteen dollars. If such applicant is an individual, he shall sign the application personally. If the applicant is an association, firm or copartnership, such application shall be signed personally by each person composing or intending to compose such association, firm or copartnership. If the applicant is a corporation, such application shall be signed by each member of its board of directors. Such application shall be sworn to by all persons signing the same before some person authorized to administer oaths.

(Prior code § 19-11)

An application for a permit to operate a private patrol system shall be accompanied by the applicant's fingerprints and a photograph not over six months old and shall be on a form to be supplied by the director of finance and shall set forth the following information:

A.

The full name and home address of each person signing the application;

B.

The name under which it is proposed to operate the intended private patrol system;

C.

The business or occupation for the five years last past of each person signing the application, giving the name and address of each employer, the date of commencement and termination of employment, and the nature of the services performed by each such person;

D.

The territory of the city in which it is desired to operate the proposed private patrol system;

E.

The hours during which it is proposed to patrol such territory or render guard or watchman service;

F.

The address of the principal place of business of the applicant, or the proposed principal place of business, and all existing or proposed branch offices;

G.

The date of the issuance of the license held by the applicant, issued by the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards of the state pursuant to the laws of the state, as a private detective, and the name and address of his surety or sureties;

H.

Whether any person signing the application has ever been arrested on a charge of the commission of a felony or a charge involving moral turpitude at any time, or arrested for any reason within the five years last past, giving full details;

I.

The name and address of the person or persons who will have the active operation and management of the business;

J.

If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the resolution or minutes authorizing the application; and

K.

Such other information as the chief of police or the city manager may require.

(Prior code § 19-12)

Immediately upon the receipt of an application for a private patrol system permit, the director of finance shall forward one copy thereof to the chief of police, one copy to the city manager and file with the permanent records of his office the original application. The director of finance shall maintain a permanent file to be known as "Applications and Permits for Private Patrol Systems," wherein he shall maintain separately all records and documents of his office pertaining to each private patrol permit application and private patrol watchman permit.

(Prior code § 19-13)

Upon receipt from the director of finance of a copy of an application for a permit to operate a private patrol system the chief of police shall forthwith make an investigation and written report to the city manager as to the truthfulness of the facts therein set forth, and the reputation and character, competency and integrity of each person signing the application, and whether the management, conduct and operation of such proposed private patrol system will or will not comport with the public welfare, and for this purpose shall consider any facts or evidence bearing on the moral fitness and reputation of those who will be in charge of such private patrol system and any other evidence or fact tending to assist in enlightening the city manager in this respect.

(Prior code § 19-14)

Upon receipt of the written report of the chief of police, the director of finance shall forthwith set the application for public hearing before the city manager at a date not less than five days after its receipt. The

director of finance shall give written notice to the applicant and to such other persons as may in writing request notice, of the day, time and place of such hearing not less than two days prior to such hearing.

(Prior code § 19-15)

The city manager shall grant or deny a permit under this article to the applicant within ten days after the completion of such hearing; provided, however, that the city manager shall deny an application if it appears:

A.

That any person signing the application has ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or

B.

That any person signing the application does not have a good reputation for honesty or character or integrity or sobriety, or is not a responsible person; or

C.

For any reason, within his sound discretion, that a private patrol system is not needed within the territory set forth in the application, or for any other reason which would not comport with the public welfare.

(Prior code § 19-16)

Any person who has made application for a private patrol system permit under this article and who does not hold a valid permit issued by the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards of the state to carry on the business of a private detective shall, before any permit is issued to him, deliver to and file with the director of finance a surety bond, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state, in the sum of five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful and honest conduct of such business by such applicant, which bond shall be upon a form provided by the director of finance and approved as to its form and execution by the city attorney. Such bond shall be taken in the name of the people of the city and every person injured by the wilful or malicious or negligent or wrongful act of the principal, his agents or employees may bring an action on such bond in his own name to recover damages suffered by reason of the wilful or malicious or negligent or wrongful act. A surety bond filed as required in this section may be canceled only by service of a written notice upon the director of finance not less than five days prior to the effective date of such cancellation, and the holder of a private patrol system permit and his private patrol watchmen thereby secured shall be, ipso facto, suspended upon the cancellation of the bond until such time as another bond is filed as is required in the first instance.

(Prior code § 19-17)

Any permit for a private patrol system shall be issued upon the following terms and conditions:

A.

That such private patrol system shall be operated and conducted subject to the general supervision of the chief of police; and

B.

That the holder of such permit will require each private patrol watchman employed by him to:

Report by telephone to such places and at such intervals as the chief of police may require,

Report by telephone to the nearest police station immediately upon receipt of any police signal system, and

Aid, assist and cooperate with the city police department in the detention or apprehension of persons suspected of violating the law.

(Prior code § 19-18)

Any permit granted pursuant to this article for the operation of a private patrol system may be revoked by the city manager for any reason for which the granting of such permit might be lawfully denied, or for the violation of any provision of this article, or for any other good cause. Such revocation shall be made only after a hearing granted to the holder of such permit before the city manager, after five days' notice to the permit holder, setting forth the grounds of complaint against him and stating the time and place where such hearing will be held. Such hearing may be continued over from time to time as the circumstances may require. Upon revocation of any permit, such permit shall be forthwith surrendered to the city manager. The revocation of any permit shall be in addition to any other penalties otherwise provided in this code.

(Prior code § 19-19)

No private patrol system permit may be transferred without the written consent of the city manager obtained upon application in the same manner as provided by this article for the original application for such permit.

(Prior code § 19-20)