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Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Profession," by adding a new chapter entitled "Minimum Training For Security Officers."
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS
Section 1. Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to add the following Chapter 9-6700 as follows:
TITLE 9. REGULATION OF BUSINESSES, TRADES AND PROFESSIONS
CHAPTER 9-6700. MINIMUM TRAINING FOR SECURITY OFFICERS
? 9-6701. Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to enhance the safety requirements and standards currently operating in Philadelphia's private security industry for the benefit of the public by ensuring that buildings are staffed with workers who receive the training necessary to protect its occupants and property.
A prohibition on an untrained security workforce and a rigorous training program will ensure that security officers are trained in a range of essential skills including crime prevention, fire and other building safety, first aid, community health and wellness, and coordination with police, fire, and emergency personnel during an emergency.
? 9-6702. Definitions.
(1) "Agency" means such City departments or office as the Mayor shall designate.
(2) "Certification of Training" means written evidence of completion of a full period of training through a Certified Security Training Program.
(3) "Certified Security Training Program" means a training program certified under this Chapter to furnish training for security employees.
(4) "Covered Property" means any property, parcel of land or other real estate where any Security Employee is employed.
(5) "Employ" is as defined in 43 P.S. ? 333.103(f).
(6) "Security Employer" means any individual, corporation, association, partnership, or business trust or other business entity, or any group of persons, or a successor thereof, that employs sixteen (16) or more Security Employees within the City of Philadelphia.
(7) "Security Employ...
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