Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-02-.03 - SWORN PEACE OFFICERS

(1) The provisions of the Act do not apply to a full-time sworn peace officer who receives compensation for services as a security guard, patrol guard, or watchperson under a contract with a private business that is properly licensed as a contract security company or registered as a proprietary security organization pursuant to the requirements of the Act. However, this paragraph shall not be construed to exempt such companies, corporations, partnerships, persons, or other organizations from the requirements of the Act, which may include to register as a proprietary security organization or obtain a license as a contract security company.

(2) At any reasonable time upon request, a private business which employs a full-time sworn peace officer or any other individual exempt from the requirements of the Act as a security guard, patrol guard, or watchperson shall make available to the Commissioner:

(a) A copy of the employment contract (if written);

(b) Any policy of insurance which covers or is purported to cover the acts or omissions of the individuals providing security services within the scope of their employment;

(c) Any credentials showing the individual is a full-time or retired law enforcement officer; and

(d) Any other documents to show the individual is exempt from the Act's registration requirements.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-05-02-.03

Original rule filed November 17, 1987; effective January 1, 1988. Amendments filed March 21, 2025; effective 6/19/2025.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-35-103 and 62-35-129.