Questions and Answers
What is private investigation?
The investigation by a person or persons for the purpose of obtaining information.
What services can a Class 'C' or 'CC' licensee perform?
Bodyguard services without obtaining a Class 'D'.
What is a Class 'C' license?
Any individual who performs investigative services, except an 'in-house' investigator must have.
A Class 'C' license may engage in investigative services without going through a licensed agency.
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What is a Class 'CC' license?
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What is required of any company that engages in business as an investigative agency?
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What is the validity period for a license?
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How long are Class 'A', 'AA', 'AB', and 'K' licenses valid?
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How long does the Division take to send a notice for renewal?
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How many days does a sponsor have to certify completion or termination of an internship to the department?
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An applicant for a Class 'G' license must have a minimum of 28 hours of training.
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What is classified as misconduct in investigative report practices?
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Match the Class licenses with their definitions:
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A Class 'C' licensee may not carry more than ____ firearms.
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Do accidental discharges need to be reported to the Division of Licensing?
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What is required to be maintained in Florida for a period of?
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Which entity is in charge of licensing in the private investigation industry?
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Study Notes
Private Investigation Licenses Overview
- Private investigation involves obtaining information for various purposes by individuals or teams.
- A Class "C" or "CC" license allows individuals to provide bodyguard services without needing a Class "D."
- Anyone performing investigative services must possess a Class "C" license, with some exceptions for in-house investigators.
- Class "C" licenses prohibit engaging in investigative services through unlicensed agencies or subcontracting.
Class "C", "CC", and "A" Licenses
- The Class "CC" license is designated for interns under a licensed Class "C," "M," or "MA" supervisor; interns can't subcontract and must work within an agency.
- A Class "A" license is required for companies operating as investigative agencies and is valid for one location only. This class can subcontract with other Class "A" agencies.
- Each Class "A" branch office must obtain an additional "AA" license.
Management and Duration of Licenses
- Class "M" licenses are needed for agency managers. Class "C" licensees can serve as managers without a Class "MA" if they are working for a Class "A" agency.
- Class "C", "CC", "M", and "MA" licenses are valid for two years; Class "A", "AA", "AB", and "K" licenses are valid for three years, requiring timely renewals.
- License renewal notices are sent 120 days prior to expiration.
Firearms Licenses and Regulations
- Class "G" is designated for statewide firearm licensing, permitting the carrying of specific firearms during authorized duties under Chapter 493.
- Licensees may not carry more than two firearms and cannot possess concealed weapons under a separate license.
- Class "G" licensees require 28 hours of training within 12 months for application, with an annual recertification requirement of four hours of range training.
Reporting and Compliance
- Investigative agencies must report any firearm discharge incidents within five working days to the Division of Licensing, including accidental discharges.
- Private investigators may use non-deadly force for self-defense or protection against unlawful force.
Internship and Identification Regulations
- Class "C", "M", and "MA" license holders can sponsor up to six interns simultaneously. Completion of internships must be certified to the department within 15 days.
- Agencies must provide identification cards to partners and licensed employees, which must be carried during regulated activities.
Licensing Changes and Violations
- Licensees must inform the Division of Licensing of address changes within ten days and can cancel licenses in writing within the same timeframe.
- Licenses can remain inactive for three years before cancellation. Agencies must display license numbers in advertisements, excluding employment ads.
Legal and Ethical Obligations
- Misconduct occurs when an investigative report is withheld from a paying client, while deceit arises from failing to provide an itemized bill upon request.
- Faculty and stakeholders within the investigative industry are governed by various legal stipulations, including penalties for operating without a license and for violating cease and desist orders.
Miscellaneous
- Records must be maintained for two years, and the licensing authority overseeing private investigations is the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division.
- Violations can attract serious consequences, including misdemeanors and fines, emphasizing compliance with regulatory requirements.
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