Report Prepared by: Brian Rinder, Sergeant, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Hastings Patrol Services to Engage in Private Patrol Services
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Hastings Patrol Services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2026-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Hastings Patrol Services.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny the recommendation; or,
3. Modify the staff recommendation.
AUTHORITY
Section 5.40.020 of the Merced Municipal Code requires that before any person can engage in the business of operating a private patrol service or to engage in employment as a patrolman of such private patrol service a certificate of public convenience and necessity must be issued by the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City has received a business license application from Hastings Patrol Services, a private security firm requesting to do business within the City of Merced. Hastings Patrol Services is a licensed security contractor based out of Alameda, California. Hastings Patrol Services provides security services in Santa Clara County and is seeking to conduct business in Merced County.
The company is requesting a City license to provide security services in the City of Merced.
Hastings Patrol Services holds a Private Patrol Operator License (PPO119771) issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. This license is valid until May 31, 2026. The company is in good standing with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Currently, Hastings Patrol Services employs two security guards, including a qualifi...
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