District of Columbia § 47-2853.207 Definitions.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 47-2853.207 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 47-2853.207

JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia

Title 47Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]

Ch. 28General License Law.

Subch. I-BNon-Health Related Occupations and Professions Licensure.

Part Q-iDetective and Security Services.

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D.C. Code § 47-2853.207 (2026).

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(a)For purposes of [this part] , the term:

(1)"Campus police officer" means an individual appointed under § 5-129.02 and subject to the requirements of Chapter 12 of Title 6A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

(2)"Detective" or "detective agency" means and includes any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or advertising, or representing himself, or itself, as being engaged in the business of detecting, discovering, or revealing crime or criminals, or securing information for evidence relating thereto, or discovering or revealing the identity, whereabouts, character, or actions of any person or persons, thing or things.

(3)"Security agency" means a person who conducts a business that provides security services.

(4)"Security officer" means

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(a) For purposes of [this part] , the term:

(1) "Campus police officer" means an individual appointed under § 5-129.02 and subject to the requirements of Chapter 12 of Title 6A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

(2) "Detective" or "detective agency" means and includes any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of, or advertising, or representing himself, or itself, as being engaged in the business of detecting, discovering, or revealing crime or criminals, or securing information for evidence relating thereto, or discovering or revealing the identity, whereabouts, character, or actions of any person or persons, thing or things.

(3) "Security agency" means a person who conducts a business that provides security services.

(4) "Security officer" means an individual appointed under § 5-129.02 and shall have the same meaning as provided in section 2100 of Title 17 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.

(5) "Security services" means any activity that is performed for compensation by a security officer or special police officer to protect an individual or property.

(6) "Special police officer" means an individual appointed under § 5-129.02 and subject to the requirements of Chapter 11 of Title 6A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.