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Can a private company that contracts with the federal government to guard federal buildings in DC license its guards as DC Special Police Officers, so they can lawfully carry firearms while moving between protected federal sites?
Yes. The DC Special Police Officer statute lets any 'corporation or individual' apply, and a private contractor responsible for guarding federal property qualifies. Earlier Corporation Counsel opinion…
Can a private security company in DC use one Special Police Officer commission to cover several separately owned buildings, and have that officer walk or drive between them on public sidewalks?
Yes. Both armed and unarmed Special Police Officers can patrol several separately owned residential and commercial buildings under one commission, and they can travel across public space between those…
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