You need to check your local and state laws regulating both private security companies and volunteer security. In some states, it may be illegal for unlicensed security volunteers to wear anything that says "security" or would give the impression that they are a licensed security guard. As I understand it brightly colored safety vests ar…
You need to check your local and state laws regulating both private security companies and volunteer security. In some states, it may be illegal for unlicensed security volunteers to wear anything that says "security" or would give the impression that they are a licensed security guard. As I understand it brightly colored safety vests are OK as are uniform style garments with the name of the church but they should not say "SECURITY" or "OFFICER" or "GUARD." If memory serves correctly the new and very good Texas volunteer church security statues strictly forbid security uniform type clothing for unlicensed volunteers. Some states are also very particular about the use of their state name or seal in conjunction with both private security and volunteer security. For example, here in Oklahoma even though I am a licensed Armed Private Investigator, it is illegal for me to use the state flag or seal on my badge, business cards, etc. The only place the state seal can be used is on my state issued license card.
You need to check your local and state laws regulating both private security companies and volunteer security. In some states, it may be illegal for unlicensed security volunteers to wear anything that says "security" or would give the impression that they are a licensed security guard. As I understand it brightly colored safety vests are OK as are uniform style garments with the name of the church but they should not say "SECURITY" or "OFFICER" or "GUARD." If memory serves correctly the new and very good Texas volunteer church security statues strictly forbid security uniform type clothing for unlicensed volunteers. Some states are also very particular about the use of their state name or seal in conjunction with both private security and volunteer security. For example, here in Oklahoma even though I am a licensed Armed Private Investigator, it is illegal for me to use the state flag or seal on my badge, business cards, etc. The only place the state seal can be used is on my state issued license card.