CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2515Introduced by Assembly Member HoldenFebruary 17, 2022 An act to amend Section 7574.30 of, and to add Section 7574.24 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to security services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2515, as introduced, Holden. Proprietary security services: reporting: discharge of a firearm or physical altercation.Existing law, the Proprietary Security Services Act, prohibits a person from engaging in the business of a proprietary private security officer or a proprietary private security employer, as defined, unless the person is registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to, upon approval of an application by the Director of Consumer Affairs, issue a proprietary private security officer registration card or a proprietary private security employer registration certificate, as specified. Existing law authorizes the director to issue a citation, including, among other things, an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of the Proprietary Security Services Act, and requires those fines collected to be deposited in the Private Security Services Fund, which is available upon appropriation by the Legislature. Existing law requires the department to establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of that act or any regulations adopted pursuant to that act.Existing law requires a person licensed as a private patrol operator, as defined, to deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a licensee or any officer, partner, or employee of a licensee while acting within the course and scope of their employment within 7 business days after the qualifying incident, as specified.This bill would require a person registered as a proprietary private security officer to deliver a written report to the director describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, in a manner similar to the above-described report required from a person licensed as a private patrol operator. The bill would impose a $2,500 fine for failing to deliver that report.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 7574.24 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:7574.24. (a) A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a registrant or any officer, partner, or employee of a registrant while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.(b) For the purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following:(1) The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.(2) The filing of a police report by a member of the public.(3) A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.(4) The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.(5) Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.(c) A report delivered pursuant to this section may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.SEC. 2. Section 7574.30 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:7574.30. (a) Pursuant to Section 125.9, the director may issue a citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(b) Pursuant to Section 148, the director may issue an administrative citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, to an unregistered person who is acting as a proprietary private security officer without a valid registration or to a person who is acting as a proprietary private security employer without a valid registration.(c) The (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the department shall establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this chapter, or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(2) Failure to deliver a report to the director pursuant to Section 7574.24 shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2515Introduced by Assembly Member HoldenFebruary 17, 2022 An act to amend Section 7574.30 of, and to add Section 7574.24 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to security services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2515, as introduced, Holden. Proprietary security services: reporting: discharge of a firearm or physical altercation.Existing law, the Proprietary Security Services Act, prohibits a person from engaging in the business of a proprietary private security officer or a proprietary private security employer, as defined, unless the person is registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to, upon approval of an application by the Director of Consumer Affairs, issue a proprietary private security officer registration card or a proprietary private security employer registration certificate, as specified. Existing law authorizes the director to issue a citation, including, among other things, an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of the Proprietary Security Services Act, and requires those fines collected to be deposited in the Private Security Services Fund, which is available upon appropriation by the Legislature. Existing law requires the department to establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of that act or any regulations adopted pursuant to that act.Existing law requires a person licensed as a private patrol operator, as defined, to deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a licensee or any officer, partner, or employee of a licensee while acting within the course and scope of their employment within 7 business days after the qualifying incident, as specified.This bill would require a person registered as a proprietary private security officer to deliver a written report to the director describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, in a manner similar to the above-described report required from a person licensed as a private patrol operator. The bill would impose a $2,500 fine for failing to deliver that report.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2515
Introduced by Assembly Member HoldenFebruary 17, 2022
Introduced by Assembly Member Holden
February 17, 2022
An act to amend Section 7574.30 of, and to add Section 7574.24 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to security services.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2515, as introduced, Holden. Proprietary security services: reporting: discharge of a firearm or physical altercation.
Existing law, the Proprietary Security Services Act, prohibits a person from engaging in the business of a proprietary private security officer or a proprietary private security employer, as defined, unless the person is registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to, upon approval of an application by the Director of Consumer Affairs, issue a proprietary private security officer registration card or a proprietary private security employer registration certificate, as specified. Existing law authorizes the director to issue a citation, including, among other things, an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of the Proprietary Security Services Act, and requires those fines collected to be deposited in the Private Security Services Fund, which is available upon appropriation by the Legislature. Existing law requires the department to establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of that act or any regulations adopted pursuant to that act.Existing law requires a person licensed as a private patrol operator, as defined, to deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a licensee or any officer, partner, or employee of a licensee while acting within the course and scope of their employment within 7 business days after the qualifying incident, as specified.This bill would require a person registered as a proprietary private security officer to deliver a written report to the director describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, in a manner similar to the above-described report required from a person licensed as a private patrol operator. The bill would impose a $2,500 fine for failing to deliver that report.
Existing law, the Proprietary Security Services Act, prohibits a person from engaging in the business of a proprietary private security officer or a proprietary private security employer, as defined, unless the person is registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services to, upon approval of an application by the Director of Consumer Affairs, issue a proprietary private security officer registration card or a proprietary private security employer registration certificate, as specified. Existing law authorizes the director to issue a citation, including, among other things, an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of the Proprietary Security Services Act, and requires those fines collected to be deposited in the Private Security Services Fund, which is available upon appropriation by the Legislature. Existing law requires the department to establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of that act or any regulations adopted pursuant to that act.
Existing law requires a person licensed as a private patrol operator, as defined, to deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a licensee or any officer, partner, or employee of a licensee while acting within the course and scope of their employment within 7 business days after the qualifying incident, as specified.
This bill would require a person registered as a proprietary private security officer to deliver a written report to the director describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, in a manner similar to the above-described report required from a person licensed as a private patrol operator. The bill would impose a $2,500 fine for failing to deliver that report.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 7574.24 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:7574.24. (a) A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a registrant or any officer, partner, or employee of a registrant while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.(b) For the purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following:(1) The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.(2) The filing of a police report by a member of the public.(3) A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.(4) The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.(5) Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.(c) A report delivered pursuant to this section may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.SEC. 2. Section 7574.30 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:7574.30. (a) Pursuant to Section 125.9, the director may issue a citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(b) Pursuant to Section 148, the director may issue an administrative citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, to an unregistered person who is acting as a proprietary private security officer without a valid registration or to a person who is acting as a proprietary private security employer without a valid registration.(c) The (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the department shall establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this chapter, or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(2) Failure to deliver a report to the director pursuant to Section 7574.24 shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 7574.24 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:7574.24. (a) A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a registrant or any officer, partner, or employee of a registrant while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.(b) For the purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following:(1) The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.(2) The filing of a police report by a member of the public.(3) A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.(4) The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.(5) Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.(c) A report delivered pursuant to this section may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.
SECTION 1. Section 7574.24 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
7574.24. (a) A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a registrant or any officer, partner, or employee of a registrant while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.(b) For the purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following:(1) The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.(2) The filing of a police report by a member of the public.(3) A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.(4) The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.(5) Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.(c) A report delivered pursuant to this section may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.
7574.24. (a) A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a registrant or any officer, partner, or employee of a registrant while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.(b) For the purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following:(1) The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.(2) The filing of a police report by a member of the public.(3) A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.(4) The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.(5) Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.(c) A report delivered pursuant to this section may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.
7574.24. (a) A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a registrant or any officer, partner, or employee of a registrant while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.(b) For the purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following:(1) The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.(2) The filing of a police report by a member of the public.(3) A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.(4) The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.(5) Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.(c) A report delivered pursuant to this section may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.
7574.24. (a) A person registered as a proprietary private security officer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding the discharge of any firearm, or physical altercation with a member of the public while on duty, by a registrant or any officer, partner, or employee of a registrant while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following:
(1) The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.
(2) The filing of a police report by a member of the public.
(3) A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.
(4) The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.
(5) Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.
(c) A report delivered pursuant to this section may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.
SEC. 2. Section 7574.30 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:7574.30. (a) Pursuant to Section 125.9, the director may issue a citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(b) Pursuant to Section 148, the director may issue an administrative citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, to an unregistered person who is acting as a proprietary private security officer without a valid registration or to a person who is acting as a proprietary private security employer without a valid registration.(c) The (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the department shall establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this chapter, or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(2) Failure to deliver a report to the director pursuant to Section 7574.24 shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
SEC. 2. Section 7574.30 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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7574.30. (a) Pursuant to Section 125.9, the director may issue a citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(b) Pursuant to Section 148, the director may issue an administrative citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, to an unregistered person who is acting as a proprietary private security officer without a valid registration or to a person who is acting as a proprietary private security employer without a valid registration.(c) The (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the department shall establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this chapter, or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(2) Failure to deliver a report to the director pursuant to Section 7574.24 shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
7574.30. (a) Pursuant to Section 125.9, the director may issue a citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(b) Pursuant to Section 148, the director may issue an administrative citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, to an unregistered person who is acting as a proprietary private security officer without a valid registration or to a person who is acting as a proprietary private security employer without a valid registration.(c) The (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the department shall establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this chapter, or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(2) Failure to deliver a report to the director pursuant to Section 7574.24 shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
7574.30. (a) Pursuant to Section 125.9, the director may issue a citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(b) Pursuant to Section 148, the director may issue an administrative citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, to an unregistered person who is acting as a proprietary private security officer without a valid registration or to a person who is acting as a proprietary private security employer without a valid registration.(c) The (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the department shall establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this chapter, or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.(2) Failure to deliver a report to the director pursuant to Section 7574.24 shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).
7574.30. (a) Pursuant to Section 125.9, the director may issue a citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, for a violation of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Pursuant to Section 148, the director may issue an administrative citation, which may include an order of abatement or an order to pay an administrative fine, to an unregistered person who is acting as a proprietary private security officer without a valid registration or to a person who is acting as a proprietary private security employer without a valid registration.
(c) The (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the department shall establish by regulation a schedule of fines for violations of this chapter, or any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(2) Failure to deliver a report to the director pursuant to Section 7574.24 shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).