Arizona Laws 32-2635. Uniform and insignia
A. The particular type of uniform and insignia for a security guard or an armed security guard shall be subject to approval according to rules adopted by the department and shall be such that it will not deceive or confuse the public or be identical with that of any law enforcement officer of the federal government, this state or any political subdivision of this state. Shoulder identification patches shall be worn on all uniform jackets, coats and shirts and shall include the name of the agency licensee. Shoulder identification patches or emblems shall not be less than two inches by three inches in size.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-2635
- Armed security guard: means a registered security guard who wears, carries, possesses or has access to a firearm at any time during the course of employment. See Arizona Laws 32-2601
- Department: means the department of public safety. See Arizona Laws 32-2601
- Director: means the director of the department of public safety. See Arizona Laws 32-2601
- Employee: means an individual who works for an employer, is listed on the employer's payroll records and is under the employer's direction and control. See Arizona Laws 32-2601
- Licensee: means a person to whom an agency license is granted pursuant to article 2 of this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-2601
- Registrant: means an employee of a licensed agency who is qualified to perform the services of a security guard. See Arizona Laws 32-2601
- Security guard: means any person employed by a private security guard service or proprietary company as a watchman, patrolman, bodyguard, personal protection guard or private security guard or any other person who performs security guard services, but does not include any regularly commissioned police or peace officer or railroad police appointed pursuant to section 40-856. See Arizona Laws 32-2601
B. No badge or shield shall be worn or carried by a security guard, an armed security guard or an employee or registrant of any patrol service agency or private security guard agency, unless previously approved by the director.