attempts to prevent the misappropriation or concealment of goods, wares or merchandise, money, bonds, stocks, choses in action, notes, or other documents, papers, and articles of value or procurement of the return thereof. The term also includes armored car personnel and those personnel engaged in the transportation of prisoners.” Security agency is defined as: “Any person who, for consideration, advertises as providing or is engaged in the business of furnishing security services, armored car services, or transporting prisoners. This includes any person who utilizes dogs and individuals to provide security services.”
F.S. 493 (Private Investigative, Private Security and Repossession Services) provides detailed requirements for licensure of security officers. F.A.C. 5N-1 provides administrative rules for security officer companies and security officers. Security officers and security companies are regulated by the FDACS. Security companies and officers must have their licenses renewed every two years, except for Class A, Class B, Class AB, Class R, and branch agency licenses that are renewed every three years. F.S. 493 defines security officer as: “Any individual who, for consideration, advertises as providing, or performs bodyguard services or otherwise guards persons or property; attempts to prevent theft or unlawful taking of goods, wares, and merchandise; or Class D license Any individual who performs the services of a security officer must have a Class D license. The Security D Course is a the required security officer training for the Florida Class D License and will teach security officers the basic principles of protection Class G license The Florida Class G license is the required gun license to work armed security. Class G security officers are licensed to carry firearms. A Class G security officer must also have a Class D Emblems and patches A security officer who is hired through a security agency must have a Class D license. A Class D security officer must wear a uniform that displays at least one emblem or patch that displays
including access control, patrol, terrorism awareness, emergency procedures and more. To work security services in Florida, an individual must possess a security Class D license or be a licensed private investigator.
license. To maintain a Class G license, an officer must complete training in both the classroom and at a gun range before their license can be renewed.
the security agency name. The emblem or patch must always be clearly visible. Additionally, the security officer must have an identification card in their possession while on duty.
EMERGENCY PLANNING
Florida, like other states, has experienced several disasters. An event, such as a hurricane is unforgiving when it consumes real and personal property and lives in the wake of its devastation. One of the primary responsibilities of a community association is Definitions ● Disaster : A disaster is a natural or man-made hazard that has come to fruition, resulting in an event of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life, or drastic change to the natural environment. A disaster is classified as either natural or man-made. Sources define disaster as: “A serious disruption of a community or society involving widespread human, economic, material, or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.” Emergencies affecting community associations The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines emergencies, specifically those most likely to affect an association to include but are not limited to those listed: Community Association Emergencies • Arson and fire related • Accidents • Boiler explosions
to protect the property. Integral to that responsibility is having an emergency plan that establishes what needs to be accomplished before, during, and after an emergency.
● Emergency : An emergency is a sudden, unexpected, or impending event that may cause injury, loss of life, damage to the property, and/or interference with the normal activities of a person or an association and requires immediate attention and remedial action. An emergency must be addressed immediately to safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of the residents and/or property of the association.
• Medical crises • Power outages • Severe thunderstorms • Storm surges • Structural failures • Terrorism attacks • Tornadoes
• Elevator failures • Environmental accidents • Fires • Floods • Hostage situations • Hurricanes • HVAC failures • Interruption of utilities
• Bomb threats • Broken pipes • Chemical or blood spills • Deaths • Droughts
FEMA resources FEMA has a detailed guide online that an association can use to develop its own plan (https://www.fema.gov/media-library/ assets/ documents/3412).
Florida also has planning tools available online at http:// www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp. This site provides tools for development of plans, and information pertinent to specific emergencies and disasters.
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