Santa Ana Municipal Code Ch. 24 Patrol Systems

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State Law reference— Authority to regulate, see § 7523, Bus. and P. Code.

For the purpose of this chapter certain words and phrases shall be construed as follows, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended:

Patrol system and patrol service means any private service or private system which purports to furnish or does furnish to members or subscribers any watchman or guard, either uniformed or otherwise, to patrol any part of the territory of the city or to guard or watch any property, including guarding against theft, fire, or both, or to perform any service usually and customarily performed by the city police force.

(Ord. No. NS-2727, § 3, 10-16-06)

All private patrol operators providing patrol and/or standing guard service shall register their names and file with the chief of police a copy of their current state identification card, evidencing a license pursuant to Business and Professions Code Sections 7580 et seq. Only a business license application and fee shall be required for registration.

(Ord. No. NS-2727, § 3, 10-16-06)

(a) Compliance with state law All private patrol operators shall comply with applicable provisions of Business and Professions Code Section 7500 et seq., applicable provisions of the Vehicle Code regarding vehicles used in private patrol operations, and applicable provisions of the Penal Code regarding the use and carrying of weapons.

(b) Identification and qualification cards. Each private patrol operator shall carry his/her private patrol operator ID card issued by the state department of consumer affairs and any firearm or baton qualification card on their person at all times while on duty as a private patrol operator. Each operator shall also file copies of any other pertinent identification cards, licenses, and/or certificates.

(c) Verbal identification. Upon confrontation with any unknown individual, a private patrol operator shall immediately identify himself or herself as a private guard or patrol operator.

(d) Uniforms. A patrol officer shall not wear any uniform which is an imitation or can be mistaken for an official sheriff's uniform or an official police uniform of the police force of any city within the county or an official uniform of any state officer.

(e) Cooperation with law enforcement. An operator shall cooperate fully with the police department to provide information regarding the time and location of street patrols and other pertinent information upon request.

(f) Refusal, revocation or suspension of registration. When the chief of police finds that any person registering under the provisions of this chapter is a person of bad moral character or has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, he may refuse, revoke or suspend registration. No such refusal, revocation or suspension shall become effective until the registrant has been notified in writing by certified mail of his right to appeal pursuant to the provisions of chapter 3. If a timely appeal is filed, the refusal, revocation or suspension shall be effective only upon final decision of the city council. Otherwise, the refusal, revocation or suspension shall become effective after the timely appeal period has expired.

(Ord. No. NS-2727, § 3, 10-16-06)

State Law reference— Authority to regulate, see § 7582.5, Bus. and P. Code.

It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to operate as a private patrol operator providing patrol and/or standing guard service without police chief approval and compliance with this chapter. Private patrol operators are regulated pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7580 et seq. To operate, business licenses must be continuously maintained and updated annually.

(Ord. No. NS-2727, § 3, 10-16-06)