FL H1359

Authorizes Class "D" and Class "MB" licensees who also hold a valid Class "G" license to temporarily detain individuals on client premises when they have probable cause to believe a crime has been committed against the client or patrons.

Requires security officers to notify law enforcement as soon as reasonably possible and immediately transfer custody of any detained person to the responding law enforcement officer upon arrival.

Limits temporary detention to reasonable duration and restricts it to the location where initially affected or immediate vicinity; detention ends upon law enforcement arrival unless the officer authorizes continued detention.

Permits security officers with probable cause to believe a detained person is armed with a firearm, concealed weapon, or destructive device to conduct a limited search for weapons; any weapons seized must be provided to responding law enforcement.

Defines "probable cause" for weapon searches as limited to the officer's direct observation or the detainee's admission of possessing a weapon; amends disciplinary provisions to allow use of force during lawful detention of suspects pending law enforcement arrival; effective July 1, 2010.