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The 'scope' of a Guard Card holder's authorized duties under BPC §7582.1 is best described as:
a.Identical to a sworn peace officer's authority
b.Investigative work, surveillance, and forensic interviewing
c.Issuance of citations and warrants on behalf of property owners
d.Protection of persons and/or property — observe, deter, report, and act within the lawful authority of any private person to detain or arrest, subject to BSIS rules and additional permits for arms, baton, or OC
Explanation
BPC §7582.1 defines 'private patrol operator' and related security activities; §7583.6 imposes the registration and training requirements. The scope of duty is protection of persons and property — observe, deter, report, and detain or arrest only within the private-person framework (PC §§835-847, §490.5). Peace-officer powers (a) are statutorily separate. Investigative-licensing (b) belongs to PIs (PC §7521). Citations and warrants (c) are peace-officer functions. Armed duty requires additional permits (BPC §§7583.12, 7585.10).
Law Reference: Cal. Business & Professions Code §7582.1; §7583.6Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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