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FAQ
1. Who is required to have a private security or private investigator license?
Anyone who is performing such duties as; loss prevention, bank guards, hospital security, private investigator’s, airport police (including TCO-unarmed traffic control officers) guards (escort, control crowds and access’s, give directions, watching monitors) and armed couriers.
2. Can private security detain citizens?
Class A licenses when acting on the property they are hired to protect, have police powers, i.e. power of arrest, power to search, power to stop and detain suspicious individuals, etc., HOWEVER, THE AUTHORITY IS LIMITED TO THE PROPERTY THE LICENSEE IS HIRED TO PROTECT during the hours s/he is hired to protect and does not extend to the public streets if the pursuit moves to a vehicle.
3. Do all security personnel wear a uniform?
No, Loss prevention and private investigators dress in civilian clothes; but all licensed company’s uniforms are on file and approved within POLS. (No uniform will be approved that resembles those worn by KCPD as of 1997).
4. Are all private security issued a license card?
Yes the license states the company name, which should be the same as the uniform and patch worn and whether or not they are qualified to carry a firearm with the caliber. All licenses expire annually and each card holder is responsible to maintain a valid license.
5. Does the license authorize private security or private investigators to carry their firearm at all times?
No, only while working and going directly to and from work and only if licensed and qualified to be armed with an approved firearm listed on the license. A armed individual may only carry one firearm.
6. How many licenses may one hold?
You may hold up to 3 licenses, which are called “Dual licenses”You must have a letter from each employing company giving authorization to hold
a dual license
7. Is there an exam?
Yes, if you fail you may have 3 additional opportunities to pass with an additional fee.
8. Is there a criminal history record check done?
Yes
9. What if I lose my license?
If the license is valid, you must file a loss card affidavit with the POLS and pay a fee to replace the license.
10. Can anyone check my private security license?
Yes, the licensee must produce the license to any police officer or person that licensee has detained or stopped if the licensee holds a license which allows him/her to stop and detain persons. (Class A License)
11. What are field inspections?
The POLS responds within the boundaries of KCMO and conducts checks on persons working in a security capacity to ensure they are licensed.
12. What is needed to upgrade my license from an unarmed license
to an armed license.?
A notarized Form 5409 P.D., Form 5715 P.D. with the license upgrade fee.
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Rules of Boards of Police Commissioners Division 10—Kansas City Boardof Police Commissioners Chapter 2—Private Security
Steps to license a private security company in KCMO (link)
Materials required to obtain a private security license in
KCMO. (licensing material)
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Private Officer's Forms in Adobe PDF
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Hours 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
New Applicants accepted until 3:00 p.m.
KCMO Police Department
Private Officers Licensing Section
635 Woodland, Suite 2104
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
816-889-6600
Fax 816-889-6609
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