As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them.
PRIVATE PATROL SYSTEM. A business which purports to furnish and does furnish by private agreement with diverse merchants, or other occupants of property within the city, any private police officer, watchperson or guard to patrol and watch their property and protect the same from intrusion by persons whose presence thereon is not necessary.
PRIVATE WATCHPERSON or SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER. Shall not include a private watchperson employed by just one or two persons to guard the property of the persons exclusively; nor is the term intended to include a special police officer appointed by the Chief of Police, at the request of the person to be employed by the persons as a watchperson, or for like purposes.
(1995 Code, § 5.64.010)