For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. Words used throughout this chapter, but not defined herein or in chapter 1, article A of this title, shall have their plain, ordinary and common meaning. Words in any gender shall apply to the feminine, masculine and neuter genders.
EVENT SECURITY STAFF: Any person employed for the purpose of maintaining peace and order at public events, including, but not limited to, screening for weapons and searching purses, bags and persons for prohibited items prior to entry into public events.
PRIVATE PATROL AGENT: Any person employed by the service or who performs individually the functions of a private patrol or private security service.
PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE OR SYSTEM: Any service or system which purports to furnish, or does furnish, for a consideration or otherwise, any watchman or guard, either uniformed or otherwise, to patrol any district in the City, or to guard or watch any property.
PRIVATE SECURITY SERVICES: Any service or system which purports to furnish, or does furnish, for a consideration or otherwise, any employee or agent employee or agent to protect any property by means other than physical observation of property.
SECURITY ALARM INSTALLATION SERVICE: Any service or system which purports to furnish, or does furnish, for a consideration or otherwise, any installation, servicing or monitoring of any type of security, burglary or fire alarm protection system.
SECURITY ALARM INSTALLER: Any person employed by the service or who performs individually the functions of a security alarm installation service. (Ord. 23-14, 6-17-2014; amd. 2019 Code)