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FL S2412

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Victor Crist

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes licensed security officers with a Class "G" license to temporarily detain individuals on client premises when the officer has 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 transfer custody of the detainee to the responding law enforcement officer immediately upon arrival.

  • Limits temporary detention to the location where it was first effected or immediate vicinity, and only for as long as reasonably necessary to determine identity and circumstances.

  • Permits security officers to conduct limited searches of a detainee's person and belongings if there is probable cause to believe the person is armed with a firearm, concealed weapon, or destructive device, and requires seized weapons be provided to law enforcement.

  • Defines "probable cause" for detention purposes as limited to the officer's observation or the detainee's admission of possessing a weapon.

Legislative Description

Detention by Licensed Security Officers [SPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Criminal Justice

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/4/2010

Full Bill Text

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