Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule defines the terms used in this chapter. (1) Applicant—A person who applies for a corporate security advisor license. (2) Arrest—The authority to apprehend and detain individuals observed or suspected of committing a law violation. (3) Badge/identification (ID) card—A card that is issued to security personnel which bears 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) Company—Any company, incorporation, corporation, partnership, association or solo venture which is legally doing business within Missouri and which, if a corporation, is registered with the Office of the Secretary of State. The term company shall also include any Missouri city which is not within a county. (6) Employer—The definition of employer shall be the same as the definition of company. (7) Firearm—Revolvers or semiautomatic pistols approved by the board. (8) Hot pursuit—The pursuit of suspects for on-view felonies only, which relates to the safety and welfare of his/her employer’s/principal’s personnel, family, property or guests warranting special security consideration. (9) License—The document which is issued to licensed security personnel by the board authorizing the holder to perform specific security duties in the City of St. Louis as designed by their license classification and these rules. (10) Principal(s)—The individual(s) whom a corporate security advisor is assigned to protect. (11) Protective devices—Approved instruments for personal protection. Only the following are approved for use as protective devices: slapper, baton, nightstick, aerosol tear gas and handcuffs. (12) Revocation—The inactivation of a license by the board pursuant to the procedures set forth in these rules. (13) Suspension—The temporary suspension of a license pending an administrative investigation by the board. (14) Termination—The inactivation of a license through resignation, cancellation, expiration or revocation. (15) Weapons—Firearms and instruments authorized for use as protective devices by these rules. AUTHORITY: section 84.340, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed June 30, 1992, effective Feb. 26, 1993. *Original authority: 84.340, RSMo 1939.