Council narrows private security licensing requirements, leaves background checks discretionary

Park City amended section 5-1106 of the municipal code on Sept. 23 to simplify licensing requirements for private security agencies and to make background checks discretionary at the chief of police’s discretion. City staff explained the 2024 ordinance regulating private security officers had largely mirrored Wichita’s code but imposed practical burdens by requiring detailed personal data for partners, officers, directors and associates. The amendment removes the requirement to provide date of birth, Social Security number and residential address for those corporate principals and instead requires only full names. It also removes a provision that mandated background investigations for all listed individuals; the police department retains the right to conduct background checks when appropriate, but the amendment makes such checks discretionary rather than automatic. Councilmember Jim Schrader moved to approve the ordinance amending section 5-1106; Councilmember Charlie Davidson seconded. The motion passed by roll call with all members voting in the affirmative.