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Private Patrol Operators

Registration Process

Concord Municipal Code Sections 54-181 through 54-190 mandate that all Private Patrol Operators contracting services within the City of Concord register their company with the Chief of Police. There are no fees for this registration. However, registration and a City of Concord Business Tax License are required before conducting business within the City. This notice is intended to inform and assist you in this process.

Note: A Business Tax License may be obtained through the web site or City of Concord Finance Department, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA 94519; phone (925) 671 3307.

Registration of your company can be accomplished by contacting The Concord Police Department, 1350 Galindo Street, Concord, CA 94520; phone (925) 671-3226. The following listed information will be required at the time of registration:

• Copy of your City of Concord Business Tax License
• Copy of your State of California Private Patrol Operator’s License
• Proof of required Insurance/Liability Bond
• A 24-hour emergency contact for the owner, corporate officer and/or manager of the company
• Valid vehicle registration on all proposed security vehicles
• Photos of uniform, patch, badge and vehicles for conformity (these items cannot conflict with local law enforcement)
• A list of all contract locations in Concord
• A list of all guards, including photocopies of their:
  • State Guard Card
  • California Driver’s License
  • Identification Cards
  • Emergency Contact Information

Please note: this list is required at registration and changes shall be updated on a quarterly basis.

Failure to comply with the registration process can result in a criminal complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Investigation and Security Services. Question regarding this registration process should be directed to the Concord Police Department, Field Operations Division at (925) 671-3226.