Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule standardizes the common terms unique to the private security field. The definitions will be the accepted interpretation for these prescribed rules. (1) Applicant—A person who applies for a private security license. (2) Arrest—The authority to apprehend and detain individuals observed or suspected of committing a law violation. (3) Badge/identification card—A card that is issued to security personnel bearing a picture of, and information about, the person to whom the card is issued. (4) Cancellation—The inactivation of a license at the request of an employer. (5) Designated area—The established property owned or leased to which a licensed security person is assigned by his/her employer or contracting company. Generally, the authority of a private security officer exists only within this designated area and applies only to incidents occurring within that area. This includes the term “licensed premises.” Police officers with the St. Louis County Police Department who have a valid metropolitan security license through their agency may work on any private property where security is contracted. (6) Firearm—Approved double-action .38 Special caliber revolver or double-action only semi-automatic pistol in 9mm Luger caliber only. (7) Hot pursuit—Non-vehicular pursuit of suspects for on-view felonies only. Vehicular pursuits are not permitted. (8) License—The document which is issued to licensed security personnel by the board of police commissioners authorizing the holder to perform specific security duties in the City of St. Louis as designated by their license. The “Metro” license currently issued allows the holder to perform security duties in St. Louis County as well as in the City of St. Louis. (9) Licensed premises—Refer to definition of “designated area.” (10) Protective devices—Instruments approved for personal protection—baton, nightstick, pepper mace, and handcuffs. Training is required before these items may be carried on duty. (11) Resignation—The voluntary inactivation of a security license by the individual holding that license. (12) Revocation—The inactivation of a license by the board of police commissioners in accordance with the rules and procedures set out herein. (13) Suspension—The temporary inactivation of a license pending an administrative investigation and review by the board of police commissioners. (14) Termination—The inactivation of a license through resignation, cancellation, expiration, or revocation. (15) Weapons—Firearm, as described in section (6), and instruments used as protective devices, as listed in section (10), including a firearm, baton, nightstick, pepper mace, and handcuffs. AUTHORITY: section 84.340, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed April 8, 1988, effective July 11, 1988. Amended: Filed Feb. 13, 2002, effective Aug. 30, 2002. Amended: Filed May 14, 2008, effective Dec. 30, 2008. Amended: Filed April 23, 2012, effective Oct. 30, 2012. *Original authority: 84.340, RSMo 1939.