Connecticut General Statutes 29-156b – Identification card for private investigators
The licensee of a private detective agency shall issue to each of the agency’s private investigators an identification card, of such size, color and design as the commissioner may prescribe, which card shall contain the name and photograph of the private investigator, the name and business address of the licensee, the license number and expiration date, and the certification that the named private investigator is employed as a private investigator of the licensee. Such card shall be carried by the private investigator at all times when engaged in the activities of the licensee. No person shall hold, possess or show an identification card not authorized and issued to such person by a licensed employer, or possess such card after termination of such person’s employment with the issuing licensee.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 29-156b
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. See Connecticut General Statutes 29-152u
- Licensee: means any person, firm, company, partnership or corporation engaged in the business of providing investigative or security services. See Connecticut General Statutes 29-152u
- Private detective: means any person engaged in the business of, or advertising as engaged in the business of (A) investigating crimes or civil wrongs, (B) investigating the location, disposition or recovery of property, (C) investigating the cause of accidents, fire damage or injuries to persons or to property, except persons performing bona fide engineering services, (D) providing the personal protection of individuals, (E) conducting surveillance activity, (F) conducting background investigations, or (G) securing evidence to be used before a court, board, officer or investigation committee. See Connecticut General Statutes 29-152u
- Private investigator: means an employee of a licensed private detective or private detective agency who performs services necessary for the conduct of such licensee's business. See Connecticut General Statutes 29-152u