New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Chapter V - Division Of Corporations And State Records
Subchapter C - Private Investigators/watch, Guard And Patrol Agencies/and Bail Enforcement Agents
Part 170 - Employees
Section 170.10 - Insignia/symbols of authority
Universal Citation: 19 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 170.10
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) No licensed watch, guard or patrol agency shall use any badge, patch or insignia except as described herein:
(1) Any cloth or
metal insignia authorized for use shall be no larger than 3" wide by 4" high
and rectangular in shape.
(2) The
insignia used by security guards shall not be similar in design or appearance
to the insignia of any police force or governmental agency. Such insignia shall
not contain a replica of the Great Seal of the State of New York or the coat of
arms of New York State. It shall show the full licensed name of the employer in
a prominent and legible manner.
(3)
Each insignia shall contain the words watch guard, guard, patrol, special
service protection, security or armed security. The cloth patch or metal
insignia shall be worn either on the shoulder or breast of the guard uniform or
a hat.
(b) The exhibition, wear, or display of any insignia of authority including any badge, emblem, identification card, vehicle emblem or any advertisement which could deceive a reasonable person into believing that such item is authorized by a law enforcement agency or the bearer is a law enforcement officer is prohibited.
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