Chapter 5.44
PRIVATE POLICE
Sections:
5.44.030 Registration with police chief required.
5.44.050 Allocation of territory.
5.44.010 Definitions.
“Private investigators” and “street patrol officers” include all persons who furnish, supervise, agree to furnish or otherwise provide patrol, guard, watchmen, or other protection services for property or help prevent theft, unlawful taking, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation or concealment of any property. (Ord. 87, 1956; prior code § 7-601)
5.44.020 Permit issuance.
The chief of police shall issue a permit to private investigator or street patrol officer applicants only upon proof of good moral character of the applicant and upon agreement of the applicant to comply with rules and regulations as set forth in this chapter or as may be reasonably prescribed by the chief of police. (Ord. 87, 1956; prior code § 7-603)
5.44.030 Registration with police chief required.
All private investigators and/or street patrol officers shall register with the chief of police of the city and shall furnish to said chief of police full information as to their identity, employment, area of operation, and other information as may be required from time to time by the chief of police. (Ord. 87, 1956; prior code § 7-602)
5.44.040 Uniforms.
All persons engaged in street patrol work shall wear a uniform of a type and description acceptable to the chief of police. (Ord. 87, 1956; prior code § 7-604)
5.44.050 Allocation of territory.
The chief of police shall allocate certain portions of the territory in the city within which the activities of any street patrol service or person shall be confined. Such regulations shall be at the discretion of the chief of police. (Ord. 87, 1956; prior code § 7-605)