Section 7574.37 - Written report describing the circumstances surrounding physical altercation; requirements(a)A person registered as a proprietary private security employer shall deliver to the director a written report describing the circumstances surrounding any physical altercation by a registered proprietary private security officer with a member of the public while on duty and while acting within the course and scope of their employment within seven business days after the qualifying incident.(b)For purposes of this section, a report shall be required only for physical altercations that result in any of the following: (1)The arrest of a proprietary private security officer.(2)The filing of a police report by a member of the public.(3)A member of the public requiring any type of first aid or other medical attention.(4)The discharge, suspension, or reprimand of a proprietary private security officer by their employer.(5)Any physical use of force or violence on any person while on duty.(c)The report shall include, but not be limited to, a description of any injuries or damages incurred, the identity of all participants, and whether a police investigation was conducted.(d)A report may be investigated by the director to determine if any disciplinary action is necessary.(e)A report shall not be required when a proprietary private security officer or multiple proprietary security officers are requested by hospital staff to assist in restraining a patient by either holding the patient or limiting the movement of the patient for medical or mental health reasons.(f)The failure to deliver a report to the director shall be subject to a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 7574.37
Added by Stats 2022 ch 287 (AB 2515),s 9, eff. 1/1/2023.