[Code 1993, § 12.14(1)]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ARMED GUARD
A person whose principal duty is that of a uniformed security guard and who carries or has access to a firearm in the performance of such duties.
PERMIT
A watchman and guard permit issued by the Police Department in compliance with Wis. Stats. § 440.26(5m).
WATCHMAN and GUARD
Any person who is an employee of a private licensed agency that supplies uniformed security guards and whose duties are to exclusively patrol the private property of industrial plants, business establishments, schools, hospitals, sports stadiums, exhibits and similar activities, and who guards or patrols in uniform for the purpose of protecting persons or property, but does not include a person not required by Wis. Stats. § 440.26(5) to obtain a watchman or guard permit.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(2)]
No person shall be employed by a private licensed agency to act or perform as a guard or watchman without a permit from the Police Department. The permit shall be carried on the guard's or watchman's person while performing the duties of watchman or guard. Such permit shall be issued, maintained and annually renewed.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(3)]
The application form for a uniformed guard or watchman permit shall be furnished to the employing agency by the Police Department. The form shall contain an accurate description of the applicant, the employing agency's name and the applicant's present and past addresses. The application for a watchman or guard permit shall be made by the licensed agency that employs the watchman or guard.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(4)]
The employing agency shall pay a fee, as stated in § 46-431, to the Police Department when the employee's application for a watchman and guard permit is filed. The individual applicant shall pay a fee, as stated in § 46-431, to the Village for the issuance and annual renewal of a guard and watchman permit.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(8)]
(a) 
Proficiency in the care, handling and use of a weapon shall be certified as to any principal or employee of an agency before assignment with a weapon and annually thereafter.
(1) 
Certification may be made by any person competent to attest to the proficiency of the principal or employee in question. Such certification shall be notarized and include:
a. 
A full and complete description of each type of weapon with which the principal or employee is proficient in the care, handling and use.
b. 
Statements to the effect that the principal or employee understands safety rules, range rules and the procedures for the care and cleaning of each type of weapon with which he is proficient, and that he understands the legal limits on the use of such weapon.
c. 
Proof that the principal or employee has met the minimum marksmanship standards set forth in the most recent Wisconsin Law Enforcement Firearms Manual, published by the Training and Standards Bureau, Division of Law Enforcement Services, Wisconsin Department of Justice, State Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin, 53702, which is incorporated by reference in this section as if fully set forth in this section.
(2) 
A copy of the certification shall be presented to the Police Department upon original application for a permit under this article and annually thereafter.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(9)]
A licensed agency under this article shall immediately inform the issuing officer at the Police Department of all terminations of guards or watchmen who have been issued permits.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(10)]
In the event of termination of watchmen or guards possessing permits under this article, the employing agency shall obtain and return such permits to the Police Department within 72 hours of such termination.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(11)]
If any principal or employee of any agency is responsible for the accidental or intentional discharge of any firearm (other than in target practice, competition or licensed hunting), or the accidental or intentional use of deadly force by any means while on duty, he shall, within one hour, notify the appropriate law enforcement agencies and inform his supervisor of the incident. The supervisor or another person assigned by the agency shall investigate and make a signed, written report; identify all persons involved, the investigator and agency; and fully describe the circumstances of such incident. One copy of the report shall be filed with the state department of regulation and licensing, and another copy shall be filed with the Police Department within seven days. A negligent or reckless discharge of a weapon may be cause for revocation of a firearms permit.
[Code 1993, § 12.14(12)]
(a) 
A watchman and guard permit may be denied or revoked by the Police Department if the:
(1) 
Application contains false information.
(2) 
Applicant is subject to a pending criminal charge and the circumstances of the charge substantially relate to the activities of a watchman or guard.
(3) 
Applicant has been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor or other offense, the circumstances of which substantially relate to the activities of a watchman or guard.
(4) 
Applicant fails to comply with the requirements of § 46-288 and is employed as an armed guard or watchman.