Mo. Code Regs. tit. 17 § 20-4.055

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
Section 17 CSR 20-4.055 - Training

PURPOSE: Candidates for licensing are required to attend training classes. Applicants who have been approved for licensing by the board of police commissioners are required to attend and complete a program of basic training.

(1) Exemptions. Applicants with prior law enforcement experience or accepted training shall be exempt from the training program.
(2) Length and Content. The training period consists of four (4) hours. Classroom activities consists of selected police subjects and departmental regulations.
(3) Absences. Candidates for licensing who remain away unexcused from any class sessions shall be disqualified or required to arrange attendance at a future class.
(4) Training Fee. A nonrefundable training fee established by the board of police commissioners must be paid before an applicant is enrolled in a training session.
(5) Oath. Prior to issuance of his/her license, the applicant must swear to uphold the following:

I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am a citizen of the United States, or legal resident alien; that I will faithfully support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution and Laws of the State of Missouri, and the Charter and City Ordinances of the City of St. Louis; that I have never been discharged from the police force of the City of St. Louis; that I have never been convicted of a felony; that I have no physical or mental disability or habit that disqualifies me from performing the duties of a Private Watchman; that I will wear such dress, badge/ID card or emblem as the Board of Police Commissioners from time-to-time may designate; that I will, to the best of my skill and ability, diligently and faithfully, without partiality or prejudice, discharge my duties according to the Constitution and Laws of the State of Missouri and Charter and Ordinances of the City of St. Louis; that I will strictly obey all lawful orders and regulations of the Board of Police Commissioners of the City of St. Louis, the Chief of Police, or any officer placed by them over me; that I will not cease to perform my duties until my resignation is accepted by the Board of Police Commissioners; that I will not become a member of, or affiliate myself with, any organization of any kind or character whatsoever, membership which will or may impose upon me obligations inconsistent with the full performance of my duties as a Private Watchman, or inconsistent with the oath herein taken to carry out the orders of the Board of Police Commissioners and to comply with its lawful orders, rules and regulations, or which will or may, in any degree interfere with the performance of my duties as a licensed Security Officer.

17 CSR 20-4.055

AUTHORITY: section 84.340, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed April 8, 1988, effective July 11 , 1988.

*Original authority: 84.340, RSMo 1939.