Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 37 > Chapter 47 – Private Contract Security Companies
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- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Applicant: means a person who seeks to be examined for licensure or registration by the board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Armed security officer: is a n individual who provides security services and who at any time wears, carries, possesses, or has access to a firearm or any other weapon defined by the board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Bequest: Property gifted by will.
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, an agency in the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Branch office: means a separate office which is part of a company licensed by the board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Contract security company: means any person engaging in the business of providing, or which undertakes to provide, a security officer on a contractual basis for another person. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Department: means the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Executive secretary: means the chief administrative officer of the board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Instructor: means any person approved and licensed by the board to administer and certify the successful completion of the required minimum training requirements for security officers. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Licensee: means any person to whom a license is granted in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Person: means an individual, firm, association, company, partnership, corporation, nonprofit organization, or other legal entity. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
- Private security business: is a ny entity that provides protection to persons and property, excluding any law enforcement agency, but including any:
(a) Contract security company; or
(b) Armored car company or armed courier company. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
- Qualifying agent: means a responsible officer or executive employee meeting the experience qualifications set forth herein. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Registrant: means an individual who holds a valid registration card issued by the board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Registration card: means the identification card issued by the board to a registrant as evidence that the registrant has met the required minimum qualifications. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Security officer: means an individual who is employed by a contract security company whether armed or unarmed, to protect a person or persons or property or both, and whose duties include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Prevention of unlawful intrusion or entry. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Security operations manager: means any individual whose duties include but are not limited to the following:
(i) Scheduling and assignment of work shifts. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3272
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.