§ 12-8-8. Suspension or revocation of license.

Upon information provided to the chief of police, the chief of police may take action to suspend or revoke any private security service or security guard license in accordance with this section.

(1)

Grounds. A license to operate as a private security service or private security guard shall be suspended or revoked:

a.

For conviction of the licensee of any federal or state law or city ordinance; or

b.

Upon proof that the holder or his employee, while acting in his capacity as a private security guard:

1.

Was intoxicated or noticeably under the influence of intoxicating liquor;

2.

Has disturbed the peace while so engaged;

3.

Has carried a concealed weapon in violation of law; or

4.

Has been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor, except for traffic offenses not including driving under the influence of alcohol.

(2)

Right to hearing. A hearing shall be held within 14 days of receipt of the written request pursuant to this section and service upon the license holder. No license shall be revoked until after a hearing has been held.

(3)

Conduct of hearing; appeals. All hearings held under this section shall be held before the chief of police or a reviewing official appointed by the chief of police. The licensee shall be given full opportunity to present his case and confront and cross examine opposing witnesses, and may be represented, if he desires, by an attorney. Within ten days after the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written opinion setting forth his decision and the grounds therefor. A copy of the decision shall be provided to the licensee in question. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final except that the aggrieved licensee may appeal the decision to the city council within ten days of receipt of the hearing officer's decision. The city council shall, within 20 days after receipt of the appeal, review the information as presented to the hearing officer, and may affirm or reverse the hearing officer's decision.

(Code 1959, § 11A-9-19; Ord. No. 1585, § 1, 4-30-90)