Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF LICENSING
Respondent: DOTHAN SECURITY, INC., D/B/A DSI SECURITY SERVICES, AND ALAN B. CLARK
Judges: P. MICHAEL RUFF
Agency: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Locations: Tallahassee, Florida
Filed: Nov. 22, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, May 14, 2001.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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v. CASE NO.: C20-00269
BB97-00035
DOTHAN SECURITY, INC., CD2000-0787
ALAN B. CLARK, PRESIDENT,
Respondent.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW the Department of State, Division of Licensing, pursuant to Section
493.6121, Florida Statutes, and states that it is the licensing authority as defined
therein, that it has statutory jurisdiction over the Respondent, and alleges:
The name and last known address of the Respondent is:
Dothan Security, Inc.
Alan B. Clark, President
1109 West Tharpe Street, Suite C
Tallahassee,-Florida 32303
Respondent holds a Class "BB" Security Agency Branch Office License, number
BB97-00035, effective September 23, 1999. Also, Respondent holds a Class "A"
Private Investigative Agency License, number A86-00102, effective February 23, 2000,
a Class "B" Security Agency License, number B00-01502, effective August 3, 1999, a
Class “DS” Security Officer School/Or Training Facility, effective March 23, 1999 anda
Class "C" Private Investigator License, number C88-00706, effective October 9, 1998,
issued to Dothan Security, Inc., Alan B. Clark, President. All licenses were issued
pursuant to Chapter 493, Florida Statutes.
As set forth below, an investigation of Respondent by Petitioner has revealed
facts which justify action provided for in Section 493.61 18(2), Florida Statutes.
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During the period August 4, 1999 to March 7, 2000, in Leon County, Florida,
Respondent committed fraud, deceit, negligence or misconduct in the practice of
regulated activities under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes, in that Respondent billed
Greyhound Lines, Inc., the client, at an armed rate when unarmed security were
provided. Respondent is in violation of Section 493.6118(1)(f), Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner intends to take disciplinary action pursuant to Section
493.61 18(2), Florida Statutes, including, but not limited to a reprimand, probation,
administrative fines, suspension of licenses or revocation of licenses.
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
In accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, you the
Respondent may request a formal hearing or informal hearing, or may enter into a
stipulation and settlement.
In order to request a hearing, you must complete the enclosed Election of Rights
form and file it with the Division of Licensing within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of
this complaint. If you request a formal hearing, you must also send a statement of the
material facts alleged in this complaint which you dispute.
To enter into a stipulation and settlement, sign and return the attached Stipulation
and Settlement which is an agreement to accept the suggested penalty without
proceeding to a hearing.
Failure to file the Election of Rights form with the Division of Licensing
within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this administrative complaint shall be
considered a waiver of your right to a hearing and shall result in the issuance of a
final order without the benefit of a hearing. The final order will notify you of the
right to appeal the final order pursuant to Section 120.68, Florida Statutes.
Dated this 19" day of July, 2000.
John M. Russi, Director
Division of Licensing
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing has been furnished by certified
mail to Dothan Security, Inc., Alan B. Clark, President, 1109 West Tharpe Street, Suite
C, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 and Dothan Security, Inc., Alan B. Clark, President, 441
Van Pelt Lane, Pensacola, Florida 32505, this 19" day of July, 2000.
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H. Wayne Mitchell
Assistant General Counsel
Department of State
Division of Licensing
The Capitol, M.S. #4
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250
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- AKERMAN SENTERFITT
ATTORNEYS aT Law
301 SouTH Bronoucn Street, Surrs 200
Post Orrice Box (0555
“TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32302-2555
PHONE (850) 222-3471 © Fax (850) 222-9628
http://www.akerman.com
Phyllis Dunaway
E-mail: pdunaway@akerman.com
August 2, 2000
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Cynthia Borden, Agency Clerk
Department of State/Division of Licensing
2520 N. Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Re: Petitions for Formal Proceeding, Case No: C20-00269£8B97-00035; CD2000-
0787 and Case No: C20-00269, MB93-00125, CD2000-0788 i si
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Dear Ms. Borden:
Please find enclosed two Amended Petitions for Formal Proceeding to be filed in the above-
referenced cases. . :
If you have any questions or concerns with the following requests, please do not hesitate to
call. Ext. 8204 . :
Sincerely,
IRMAN, SENTERFITT & EIDSON, P.
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Bruce Culpepper
Enclosure(s)
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Docket for Case No: 00-004744
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 14, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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May 08, 2001 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 09, 2001 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance issued (parties to advise status by May 9, 2001).
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Mar. 16, 2001 |
Joint Request to Cancel Final Hearing and Abate Proceedings (filed via facsimile).
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Feb. 19, 2001 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for April 12, 2001).
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Feb. 09, 2001 |
Motion for Continuance of Final Hearing filed by Respondent.
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Feb. 01, 2001 |
Order issued (hearing set for March 15 and 16, 2001, 10:00 a.m., Tallahassee, Fl.).
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Jan. 25, 2001 |
Agency`s Motion for Leave to File Amended Administrative Complaints with Request for Continuance of Scheduled Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 24, 2001 |
Agency`s Motion to Quash Improper Production Request and or Motion for Protective Order (filed via facsimile).
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Jan. 22, 2001 |
Respondent`s Second Motion to Produce to Petitioner filed. |
Jan. 16, 2001 |
Amended Notice of Hearing issued. (hearing set for February 7, 2001; 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL, amended as to STYLE OF CASE).
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Jan. 11, 2001 |
Respondent`s Motion to Produce to Petitioner filed.
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Dec. 19, 2000 |
Order of Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 00-004744, 00-004745PL)
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Dec. 15, 2000 |
Petitioner`s Notice of Taking Deposition (filed via facsimile). |
Dec. 12, 2000 |
Joint Motion to Consolidate (00-4744 and 00-4745, filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 05, 2000 |
Amended Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 04, 2000 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
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Dec. 01, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for February 7, 2001; 10:00 a.m.; Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 27, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Nov. 22, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 22, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Nov. 22, 2000 |
Agency referral filed.
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Nov. 22, 2000 |
Amended Petition for Formal Proceeding filed.
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