Proprietary Security ServicesEnforcement and Disciplinary Proceedings
Section § 7574.30
This law lets the director give out citations to anyone breaking the rules about being a proprietary private security officer or their employer. These citations might come with orders to fix the problem or pay a fine. If someone acts as a security officer without proper registration, or if a security employer doesn't register, they can be fined. Depending on what rule is broken, fines can be $500, $1,000, or $2,500 for each violation.
Section § 7574.31
If a proprietary private security officer is convicted of a crime related to their job, their registration is automatically suspended. The bureau will send a notice to the officer's registered address explaining that the crime is related to their duties. The officer can request a hearing to challenge the suspension, where it will be decided if the suspension should be permanent or if other disciplinary actions are necessary.
Section § 7574.32
This section explains how violations of a specific rule (Section 7574.10) can be treated as infractions, rather than more serious misdemeanors, under certain conditions. A violation is considered an infraction if a complaint is filed in court, unless the defendant chooses to have it handled as a misdemeanor, or if both the court and defendant agree it is an infraction. This leniency doesn't apply if the person's registration has been revoked or suspended before. Lastly, if the violation is an infraction, the fine ranges from $250 to $1,000, and the minimum fine can't be reduced unless the violator shows proof of valid registration.
Section § 7574.33
If you're registered as a private security professional and face a fine or an issue with your registration, like it being denied, revoked, or suspended, you can ask for a review by a special committee. You have to make your review request in writing to the department within 30 days. After the committee reviews your case, they will let you know their decision in writing within another 30 days. If you don't agree with the committee's decision, you can ask for a more formal hearing by writing to the department again within 30 days of getting the decision. If you don't request a hearing in time, the committee's decision becomes final. However, if there's a hearing about whether you should get registered in the first place, it will follow specific government procedures, and the director has full authority over it.
Section § 7574.34
This law section specifies that the article it belongs to started being legally effective on January 1, 2011.
Section § 7574.35
This law states that it costs $25 to get an officially recognized verification of registration. The document you receive will include important details like the registration number, the history and current status of the registration, the date it was endorsed, a special embossed seal, and the chief's signature.
Section § 7574.36
If a company in California doesn't stay registered and in good standing with the state's Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board, their business license will automatically be suspended. The company will be notified and given 30 days to fix the issue. To get the license back after suspension, they must show proof they are in good standing and pay a fee, which is 25% of the renewal cost.
Section § 7574.37
If a private security company in California has a security officer involved in a physical fight with the public while on duty, they must report the incident to the director within seven business days. They only need to report altercations if they led to an arrest, a police report, a public member needing medical care, or if the officer was disciplined. The report must include details like injuries and participants, and the director can investigate it. However, no report is needed if the altercation was due to hospital staff requesting help to restrain a patient. Not reporting can lead to a $2,500 fine.
Section § 7574.38
This law outlines what a proprietary private security employer is not allowed to do. They must keep up-to-date records of their security officers' employment details and ensure these officers have completed required trainings. Employers also have to confirm that their employees have current registrations. Additionally, security officers cannot carry firearms or any weapons, like stun guns or pepper spray. Finally, the employer has to provide certain ongoing training for their registered security employees.
Section § 7574.39
Section § 7574.40
This law allows the director to deny, suspend, or revoke a private security license if the company or officer has done anything wrong. This includes lying on their license application, breaking the rules of the chapter, impersonating law enforcement, committing crimes like assault or battery, or violating weapon laws. Fines might be assessed, but these actions can still lead to losing the license.