Morgan Hill Municipal Code Ch. 5.40 Private Patrol

5.40.010 - Private patrol defined.¶

"Private patrol" means the business of providing a watch service, private security officer or any other occupation, the purpose of which is to afford additional protection for hire or consideration. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any business primarily operating an armored car service for transporting money or other valuable personal property under guard, or to any individual working for a single employer in a line of business other than as defined herein.

(Ord. 557 N.S. § A (part), 1981)

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5.40.020 - Notice of intent to conduct business—Required.¶

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of maintaining or operating a private ~patrol within the city without first filing a notice of intent to conduct business with the chief of police.

(Ord. 557 N.S. § A (part), 1981)

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5.40.030 - Notice of intent to conduct business—Contents.¶

Notice shall be filed with the chief of police (on a form approved and provided by the chief of police) and shall include the following:

A. The name, residence and business address including telephone numbers of the applicant;

B. The name under which the business is to be operated;

C. A complete description of the services to be provided;

D. A photocopy of a current and valid license issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs to the applicant.

(Ord. 557 N.S. § A (part), 1981)

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5.40.040 - Uniform and vehicles—Regulations.¶

The chief of police may prescribe reasonable rules and regulations concerning the uniforms and insignia worn by uniformed employees of a private patrol operator and vehicles used by a private patrol operator to ensure the uniforms and vehicles are clearly distinguishable from the uniforms worn by and the vehicles used by local regular law enforcement officers.

(Ord. 557 N.S. § A (part), 1981)

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5.40.050 - Uniform and vehicles—Regulations—Compliance required.¶

It is unlawful for any private patrol operator or any employee of a private patrol operator, while engaged in private patrol activities in the city to wear a uniform or insignia or use a vehicle except in compliance with those rules and regulations a copy of which shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk.

(Ord. 557 N.S. § A (part), 1981)

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