§34-27C-12. Prohibited activities.

(a) It is unlawful for any person or entity to do any of the following:

(1) Issue a shield or badge not in conformance with this chapter. Except for sworn peace officers, no person or entity shall wear or display any badge, insignia, device, shield, patch, or pattern containing words which would indicate that he or she is a sworn peace officer. The words "security officer," or a similar term, shall be displayed on any badge, insignia, device, shield, patch, or pattern worn by a security officer or armed security officer. Except for the vehicle of a sworn peace officer, no vehicle used by a security officer or an armed security officer shall have any equipment or markings denoting a law enforcement vehicle.

(2) Publish, advertise, use printed letterhead or circulars, or give statements, or use words or phrases which in any way suggest or imply that the security guard, armed security guard, or contract security company is a law enforcement organization or sworn peace officer, or an official of the state or federal government.

(3) Designate an individual meeting the definition of a security officer or armed security officer as anything other than a security officer or armed security officer.

(4) Knowingly quote false statements or omit any document or information required to be filed with the board.

(5) Falsely represent a person to be a holder of a license or a certification card.

(6) Engage in criminal conduct that would prohibit licensing or certification.

(b) In addition to subsection (a), it shall be unlawful for a security officer or armed security officer to do any of the following:

(1) Fail to comply with this chapter and the published rules of the board.

(2) Divulge to anyone other than his or her employer, unless required by law, any information that would jeopardize the property for which he or she is providing security.

(3) Fail to return his or her certification card to the board, if required.

(4) Possess a certification card issued to any other person.

(5) Use a badge or shield not in conformance with this chapter.

(Act 2009-640, p. 1960, §12.)