No person shall, in connection with the operation of a fixed patrol business, street patrol business, or any private watchman, either as a registrant or employee:
(a) Titles. Knowingly use the title, "S.F. Police Officer," "Police Officer," "Special Police or Special Officer," "Sheriff," "Deputy Sheriff," or any other title or designation whatever, which is calculated to indicate an official connection with the Police Department or Sheriff's Office of the City and County of San Francisco, or with the police force of any other government or governmental agency.
(b) Operation. Knowingly represent himself, or falsely represent another, to be a member of the Police Department or the Sheriff's Office of the City and County of San Francisco or use any sign, word, language or device, which is calculated to induce a false or mistaken belief that he is acting or purporting to act on behalf of said department or office of the City and County within the scope or any real or purported duty thereof.
(c) Collections. Knowingly use any sign, badge, title or designation, or make any express or implied representation, which is calculated to induce the belief that he is a member of the Police Department or the Sheriff's Office of the City and County, or connected therewith in any way, in connection with any activity directed toward the collection of any money or debt, or the repossession, recovery or taking of anything of value, or for any purpose of private gain whatsoever.
(d) Uniforms. Knowingly wear any uniform designed to resemble so closely the uniform worn by the Police Department, Sheriff's Office or the California Highway Patrol as reasonably to induce the belief that he represents or is employed by the Police Department, the Sheriff's Office or the California Highway Patrol.
(e) Vehicles. Knowingly use any vehicle which is colored or has affixed thereon any sign, badge, title or device that would reasonably induce the belief said vehicle was being operated by the Police Department, Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol, or any agency or local, State or Federal government.
(Added by Ord. 312-72, App. 11/2/72)