Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) It is unlawful for a private security
provider or an entity that employs private security providers to possess or use
in the scope of employment equipment, vehicles, uniforms or titles that imply
that the provider or entity is affiliated with a public or private safety
agency as defined in ORS
181A.355. This includes, but may
not be limited to, the following prohibited acts:
(a) Titles used to identify a private
security provider may not be a title commonly used by public or private safety
agencies to identify a law enforcement officer, including, but not limited to,
"officer," "police officer," "peace officer," "law enforcement officer,"
"agent," "deputy," "trooper," or "detective." This does not apply to the use of
"security officer" or the use of rank structure titles such as "sergeant,"
"lieutenant," or "chief."
(b)
Vehicles, uniforms, and the badges, patches, name tags, or other identifying
labels permanently or temporarily affixed to a uniform or used for
identification may not display a prohibited title as defined in subsection (a)
above.
(c) Uniforms may not
resemble a law enforcement uniform in style or color unless the uniform
prominently displays the word "security." "Security" may be used in combination
with other private security terms such as, but not limited to, "private
security," "security officer," or "security guard."
(d) Vehicles may not resemble a law
enforcement vehicle in style or color unless the vehicle prominently displays
the word "security" on the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle. "Security"
may be used in combination with other private security terms such as, but not
limited to, "private security," "security officer," or "security
guard."
(e) Vehicles may not be
equipped with red and blue light bars.
(f) Vehicles may not be equipped with bumpers
capable of ramming another vehicle to cause a stall or cages unless there is a
demonstrated business need and the private security entity has a written policy
or procedure addressing the use of the equipment.
(2) A violation of a prohibited act outlined
in section (1) of this rule may result in issuance of a civil penalty under OAR
259-059-0400 or the denial, refusal to renew, revocation, or suspension of a
license under OAR 259-059-0410.
