Ala. Code § 34-27C-12 (1975) Prohibited Activities

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 34-27C-12 (1975)

(a) It is unlawful for any person or entity to do any of the following:

(1) Issue a shield or badge not in conformance with this chapter. Except for sworn peace officers, no person or entity shall wear or display any badge, insignia, device, shield, patch, or pattern containing words which would indicate that he or she is a sworn peace officer or that includes the Great Seal of the State of Alabama. The words "security officer," or a similar term, shall be displayed on any badge, insignia, device, shield, patch, or pattern worn by a security officer or armed security officer. Except for the vehicle of a sworn peace officer, no vehicle used by a security officer or an armed security officer shall have any equipment or markings denoting a law enforcement vehicle.

(2) Publish, advertise, use printed letterhead or circulars, or give statements, or use words or phrases which in any way suggest or imply that the security officer, armed security officer, or contract security company is a law enforcement organization or sworn peace officer, or an official of the state or federal government.

(3) Designate an individual meeting the definition of a security officer or armed security officer as anything other than a security officer or armed security officer.