N.J. Admin. Code § 13:55A-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:55A-6.1 - Badges and uniforms

(a) A licensed security officer company or employee of a licensed security officer company shall not use a title, badge, uniform, or other insignia, which is likely to be confused with that of any law enforcement officer of the Federal government, a state, or any political subdivision thereof.

(b) A security officer who carries a firearm in the performance of his or her duties shall wear a standardized uniform as prescribed by the Superintendent. This section requires SORA Level 2 armed security officers to wear a badge on their uniform indicating this status and armed security officers who wear company-issued shirts to have the word "SECURITY" printed on the reverse side of the shirt.

(c) A security officer, when carrying a firearm in the performance of his or her duties, shall secure the weapon in a Level 3 or higher security holster.

(d) The use, exhibit, and display, of the great Seal of the State of New Jersey by a licensed security officer company or employee of a licensed security officer company is strictly prohibited by N.J.S.A. 52:2-3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:55A-6.1

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 938(a), effective 5/17/2021