Every person or corporation operating as a private patrol service or private investigator is required to register each owner, manager and non-clerical employee with the city. This information shall be provided to the Abatement and Compliance Division for the city. The Abatement and Compliance Program Manager shall be advised within five working days (consisting of a normal work week, Monday through Friday) of the hiring of any non-clerical employee of any private patrol service or private investigator licensed to operate within the city limits. The Abatement and Compliance Division shall provide this information to the Police Department.
The following information will be required, in addition to any other information required by this chapter:
(A) Complete listing of all non-clerical persons employed by company.
(B) Copies of each non-clerical employee's state issued temporary or permanent guard card and, if applicable, copies of each employee's firearms permit, chemical agent permit and baton permit.
(C) Copy of each non-clerical employee's driver license.
(D) Two 2" x 2" color photos of each non-clerical employee.
(E) A listing of all vehicles used by the company, which includes year, make, model, VIN number and license number, of each vehicle.
(F) A listing of all guns used by the company or their employees, to include caliber, make, model and serial number. This information will include which employee or owner uses the weapon.
(G) If canine patrol or guard dog services are provided, certificates of training for dogs and/or handlers.
(H) If protection or guard dog services are provided, a listing of business or residential names and addresses where those dogs are utilized, to include hours when dogs are permitted to roam free on the premises.
(I) If radio communications are used, a copy of the FCC license and the frequency utilized.
No person designated above shall be permitted to work within the city of Madera until this section has been complied with. All non-clerical employees or owner/operators performing security duties shall be required to be clothed in a uniform as approved by the Abatement and Compliance Division.
Additionally, each company, prior to beginning patrol or security services within the city, shall meet with the Abatement and Compliance Division Program Manager and submit samples for approval of all uniform clothing items, to include caps, jackets and other miscellaneous items of apparel. Each company will also supply for visual inspection a vehicle with the markings and lighting (lightbars, flashers, etc.) to be utilized so that such marking and lighting equipment may be reviewed and approved. In addition to required patches, jackets shall be marked with patches or lettering on the back, not less than 4 inches in height, which say "SECURITY" on the back as approved by the Abatement and Compliance Program Manager. Photographs of approved uniforms and vehicles will be taken and maintained by the Abatement and Compliance Division office, with copies supplied to the Police Department. The Abatement and Compliance Division, if necessary, will seek input from a Police Department employee designated by the Chief of Police, prior to final approval of uniform apparel or vehicle markings. No changes to vehicle markings, uniform apparel or badges may be made without prior approval of the Abatement and Compliance Division. Vehicles not marked in the approved fashion, or persons not wearing uniform apparel consistent with that which was approved may be ordered off the streets or to leave an event by a police officer or the Abatement and Compliance Division.
The Abatement and Compliance Program Manager shall also be advised, within two working days, of the suspension, termination, or resignation of any non-clerical employee of any private patrol service licensed to operate within the city limits, the length and reason for such suspension or termination. Notification of any badges, guns, identification cards which are lost, stolen or not turned in upon termination of employment shall also be made to the Program Manager within two working days. The Abatement and Compliance Division shall provide copies of this information to the Police Department.
In accordance with § 1-2.01 of the City Municipal Code, any second or subsequent violation of this section within a period of 12 months of a prior conviction shall be a misdemeanor and not an infraction.
(Ord. 695 C.S., passed 1-20-99)