Section R13-6-501. Uniforms, Badges, and Insignia

A.      Uniforms are classified as either traditional or casual.

B.       A traditional uniform consists of slacks and a collared, but- toned-down, long- or short-sleeve shirt, which may be worn with or without a tie. A traditional uniform shall have:

1.        A patch on each shoulder of the shirt that is a minimum of two inches by three inches in size and bears the name of the agency;

2.        A patch or badge on the left breast of the shirt that is a minimum of 1.5 inches by two inches in size and bears the name of the agency; and

3.        If the patches and badge do not contain the words “Secu- rity” or “Security Guard,” the words “Security” or “Secu- rity Guard” in letters that are at least 1/2 inch high and directly below each shoulder patch and the breast patch or badge.

C.      A casual uniform consists of a polo shirt or T-shirt and either shorts or pants. A casual uniform shall have:

1.        A patch on each shoulder of the shirt that is a minimum of two inches by three inches in size and bears the name of the agency;

2.        A patch or badge on the left breast of the shirt that is a minimum of 1.5 inches by two inches in size and bears the name of the agency;

3.        If the patches and badge do not contain the words “Secu- rity” or “Security Guard,” the words “Security” or “Secu- rity Guard” in letters that are at least 1/2 inch high and directly below each shoulder patch and the breast patch or badge; and

4.        A patch across the back of the shirt bearing the words “Security” or “Security Guard” in letters that are at least three inches high.

D.      If a security guard wears a jacket or coat with a traditional or casual uniform, the jacket or coat shall have:

1.        A patch on each shoulder of the jacket or coat that is a minimum of two inches by three inches in size and bears the name of the agency;

2.        A patch or badge on the left breast of the jacket or coat that is a minimum of 1.5 inches by two inches in size and bears the name of the agency;

3.        If the patches and badge do not contain the words “Secu- rity” or “Security Guard,” the words “Security” or “Secu- rity Guard” in letters that are at least 1/2 inch high and directly below each shoulder patch and the breast patch or badge; and

4.        A patch across the back of the jacket or coat bearing the words “Security” or “Security Guard” in letters that are at least three inches high.

E.       The patches on a traditional or casual uniform or security guard jacket or coat may be sewed on, embroidered, or imprinted.

F.       The Department shall not approve a uniform, badge, patch, or insignia that bears markings similar to the markings of a law enforcement agency of the federal or state government or a political subdivision of the state.

G.      The Department shall not approve a uniform, badge, patch, or insignia that bears the words “Police,” “Officer,” “Patrolman,” “Deputy,” “Marshall,” “Agent,” “Sheriff,” or any other word that could cause a reasonable person to confuse a security guard with law enforcement personnel.

H.      The Department shall not approve a uniform that consists of the color combinations blue over blue, tan over tan, tan over brown, or black over black. The Department shall determine on an individual basis whether other color combinations may cause a reasonable person to confuse a security guard with law enforcement personnel. A security guard jacket or coat may be any color if the jacket or coat meets the requirements in this Section.

I.        The qualifying party shall ensure that a security guard employed by the security guard agency does not wear a uni- form, badge, or patch or use an insignia that is not approved by the Department.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 2825, effective September 9, 2006 (Supp. 06-3).