PURPOSE: The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners may prescribe, by regulation, the uniforms to be worn by licensed security officers.

1. (1) The board of police commissioners ruled that by January 1, 1990 no private security uniforms will resemble those of the St. Louis police officers. The light blue shirt with dark blue jacket and trousers will not be duplicated. In addition a company shoulder patch will be mandatory on all shirts, coats and jackets of private security personnel.

2. (2) All private security officers should be aware of the following guidelines:

   1. (A) All private security officers are required to wear a uniform which, at a minimum, shall consist of trousers or skirt, shirt or blouse, and uniform cap;
   2. (B) All couriers wearing blue uniform trousers, skirts, shirts and jackets similar to those worn by the St. Louis Police Department must have their company shoulder patch affixed to either the left or right sleeve, approximately one inch (1”) below the shoulder seam, clearly distinguishing them from a St. Louis police officer;
   3. (C) The badge/identification (ID) card issued by the private security section of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will be worn on the breast of the outermost garment while on duty and performing a bona fide security function for an employer;
   4. (D) Security personnel may wear a company badge or emblem as devised by their employer. These badges and emblems bear the name of the employer and identify the individual as a private security officer. The name police will not be used on the badge or emblem;
   5. (E) A company shoulder patch may be worn on either the right or left sleeve approximately one inch (1”) below the shoulder seam;
   6. (F) No buttons, insignia or decoration which are marked in any way with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department imprint may be worn by a licensed private security officer; and
   7. (G) The use of company vehicles for security purposes must conform with the established rules governed under city ordinance. The name police will not be displayed on the vehicles.

3. (3) Exemption From Wearing Uniform. In rare instances, the board of police commissioners may exempt a licensed private security officer, upon written application by his/her employer, from the wearing of a uniform, the insignia, or both, provided by the board. This exemption may be granted upon a showing in writing by the employer that the wearing of the uniform or insignia hinders the efficient performance of security duties by the employee.

   1. (A) All letters requesting exemption from the wearing of a uniform or insignia, including proof of need, shall be addressed to the commander, private security section by his/her employer.
   2. (B) A uniform exemption identification will expire on the same date as the holder’s license expires. To renew the exemption, a new letter of request shall be submitted to the commander of the private security section by his/her employer.
   3. (C) No exemption will be granted for a licensed courier or watchman.
4. (4) Uniform Exemption Conduct. Each licensed private security officer receiving exemption from the requirement of wearing a uniform, during the period of the exemption, may perform his/her duties, armed or unarmed, as specified in the ID card. If armed, s/he possesses the privilege granted uniformed private security officers of carrying an authorized loaded firearm on his/her person while traveling in either direction between place of residence and place of assignment by the most direct route. The same time limitation of one (1) hour is to be observed. The ID card granting the exemption must be carried by security personnel while on duty. Violation of any of these provisions renders the offender subject to penalties which can include license revocation.

AUTHORITY: section 84.340, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed April 8, 1988, effective July 11, 1988. *Original authority: 84.340, RSMo 1939.