40.16(A) All private detectives or criminal investigators maintaining a physical office in the
are required to obtain a
.
40.16(B) In addition to the above requirements, the following prohibitions shall apply to any
, firm, or corporation licensed by the Secretary of
of this
pursuant to F.S. Chapter 493 to operate under a Class “B” or Class “D” license:
40.16(B)(1) A receipt holder shall not use any designation or trade name which implies or gives an impression that such
, firm, or corporation is associated with any Police Department, including but not limited to using the word “police” or “Weston police” or “BSO” or “Broward Sheriff’s Office” or any official seal or facsimile thereof of the
, county or
on badges, cap shields, patches, automobiles, decals, or advertisements within the
.
40.16(B)(2) Receipt holders shall not utilize uniforms or badges capable of being associated or confused with or of the same color and with similar insignia to the official uniforms of any Police Department.
40.16(C) Provisions of this Section shall not apply to any police officer of the
when performing duties approved by his or her superiors.
40.16(D) Any violations of this Section may be punished up to the maximum penalty provided in this Code.
(Ord. 2010-11, passed 10-4-2010)