Findings Of Fact Reginald Von Britt applied to the Department of State for a Class "F" unarmed guard license. Von Britt reported only his arrest for disorderly conduct in 1977 in response to Question 13 on the application. The Department denied Von Britt's application on the grounds that he was convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, that he failed to meet character qualifications, that he misrepresented himself and falsified his application, and that his conduct was against the interest of the public. Von Britt admitted that he had been arrested on the occasions indicated in the letter of denial (Exhibit 2) and had been convicted of the offenses charged. Von Britt stated, and his testimony is accepted, that he was told not to report his entire criminal record by the representative of his employer who helped him fill out his application because it would result in denial of his license. Of the crimes for which Von Britt was arrested, assault and battery, procuring for prostitution, and felony passing of worthless bank checks are crimes involving moral turpitude and reflect adversely on Von Britt's character.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Hearing Officer recommends that the Department of State deny the application of Reginald Von Britt for licensure as a Class "F" unarmed security guard. DONE and ORDERED this 21st day of February, 1980, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 101, Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 COPIES FURNISHED: W. J. Gladwin, Jr., Esquire Assistant General Counsel Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Mr. Reginald Von Britt 2306 North Harold Street Tampa, Florida 33607
Findings Of Fact As Needed Temps, Inc., Respondent, provides temporary employees to various businesses. Respondent is not licensed under Chapter 493. Respondent Mary E. Carter is president of Respondent. She is also the director of operations for SOS Security, Inc., whose principal place of business is at the same location as that of Respondent. SOS Security, Inc. holds a Class "B" license. In August, 1987, David Christy, who was a drywall laborer, was working temporary jobs that Respondent had found for him. On August 8 or 9, 1988, Respondent assigned him to SOS Security, Inc., which placed Mr. Christy as a security guard at a local bicycle racetrack. While working as a security guard, Mr. Christy wore the guard uniform of SOS Security, Inc. Mr. Christy was not a licensed security guard. SOS Security, Inc., which billed its customer for the security service, paid Respondent for Mr. Christy's services, and Respondent paid Mr. Christy. At least one other individual entered into a similar arrangement with Respondent and SOS Security, Inc. Willy Dorsey, whose security guard license had expired in 1986, was paid by Respondent and SOS Security, Inc. at different times for security work that he performed during an unspecified year. These incidents were not isolated. Respondent invoiced SOS Security, Inc. a total of over $13,000 in three invoices from March 20, 1987, through May 8, 1987, for "providing guard service."
Recommendation In view of the foregoing, it is hereby RECOMMENDED that a Final Order be entered dismissing the Administrative Complaint. ENTERED this 30th day of September, 1988, in Tallahassee, Florida. ROBERT E. MEALE Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 30th day of September, 1988. APPENDIX TO RECOMMENDED ORDER, CASE NO. 88-1402 1-2. Rejected as not finding of fact. 3-10. Rejected as recitation of evidence and not findings of fact. COPIES FURNISHED: R. Timothy Jansen, Esquire Assistant General Counsel Department of State The Capitol, Mail Station #4 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Mary E. Carter President As Needed Temps, Inc. 6239 Edgewater Drive Suite N-5 Orlando, Florida 32810 Jim Smith Secretary of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 Ken Rouse General Counsel Department of State 1801 The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 =================================================================
Findings Of Fact In her application for issuance of an unarmed guard license, the Petitioner indicated that she had not been arrested. At the hearing it was established that the Petitioner was arrested in 1963 for disorderly conduct and fighting with a knife, convicted in 1967 of shoplifting, and convicted in 1975 of welfare fraud. The Petitioner is still making restitution on the welfare fraud charges. At the time of the hearing the Petitioner was not working as a security guard. She stated that her reason for not placing her arrest record on the application was that in the past it had prevented her from obtaining employment.
The Issue The issue presented in this case was whether the application of Albert Harris for a class F license as an unarmed watchman, guard or patrolman employee should be granted or denied.
Findings Of Fact Albert Harris is an applicant for a class F license as an unarmed watchman, guard or patrolman employee. Harris was convicted of 1st degree murder in 1940 in the State of Florida, and sentenced to life in prison. Harris was paroled in 1960, 1965 and 1968. Since his release from imprisonment on parole in 1968, Harris has been arrested and fined for driving while intoxicated. No evidence was introduced that Harris' civil rights had been restored.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, the Hearing Officer would recommend that the application of Albert Harris for a class F license be denied. DONE AND ORDERED this 21st day of July, 1978, in Tallahassee, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings 530 Carlton Building Tallahassee, Florida 32304 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 21st day of July, 1978. COPIES FURNISHED: Albert Harris 6969 North West 17th Avenue Miami, Florida 33147 Marvin Sirotowitz, Bureau Chief Division of Licensing The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32304 Gerald Curington, Esquire Assistant General Counsel Department of State Plaza Level, New Capitol Bldg. Tallahassee, Florida 32304
Recommendation Based on the foregoing stipulation, it is RECOMMENDED that the stipulation of the parties be accepted. DONE and ENTERED this 11th day of December, 1980, in Tallahassee, Florida. H. E. SMITHERS Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 101 Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 11th day of December, 1980. COPIES FURNISHED: Audis Ferrell 781 West Oakland Park Blvd. Box 124 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33311 James Antista, Esquire Assistant General Counsel Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Mr. Don Hazelton, Director Division of Licensing Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 The Honorable George Firestone Secretary of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Findings Of Fact The proceeding came on for hearing on the Petitioner's application for an armed security guard license. The Respondent, Department of State/Division of Licensing, is an agency of the State of Florida having jurisdiction over the licensing and regulation of security guards. The Respondent, on February 15, 1982, served notice on the Petitioner that it intended to deny his application for license, the Petitioner requested a hearing and the cause was set for hearing as delineated in the notice. Upon timely convening the hearing at 2:00 p.m. on April 28, 1982, the Petitioner failed to appear. The undersigned and the Respondent and the Respondent's witness remained in the hearing room for approximately one hour in hopes that the Petitioner might appear. The Petitioner failed to appear. The undersigned entered on the record the fact of the Petitioner's default and the fact that all concerned remained in the hearing room awaiting the Petitioner's arrival for approximately one hour. Thereupon the hearing was adjourned.
Recommendation Having considered the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is therefore RECOMMENDED: That the petition of Karl Harry Wilson be DISMISSED. DONE and ENTERED this 22nd day of July, 1982 at Tallahassee, Florida. P. MICHAEL RUFF Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 FILED with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 22nd day of July, 1982. COPIES FURNISHED: Mr. Karl Harry Wilson Aquarius Restaurant Aquarius Condominium Route A1A 2751 South Ocean Drive Hollywood, Florida 33019 Stephan Nall, Esquire General Counsel Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Donald Hazelton, Director Division of Licensing Department of State Winchester Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 The Honorable George Firestone Secretary of State Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Findings Of Fact Herbert L. Lambert is a 24-year-old whit male. He is a high school graduate and able to read and write. On August 18, 1982, Lambert applied for licensure as an unarmed guard. On November 18, 1982, the Department of State denied Lamberts application for licensure: (a) because of fraud and misrepresentation on his application by failing to report his arrests on March 26, 1981, for larceny, and on April 9, 1982, for burglary of a conveyance; and (b) because he was found guilty of petit larceny on April 17, 1981, an offense which relates to the business for which the license is sought. The Department's denial was on the 92nd day after Lambert applied for licensure. Lambert was arrested on March 26, 1981, for petit larceny, and on April 9, 1982, for burglary of a conveyance, in Dade County, Florida. On April 17, 1981, he was convicted in Dade County, Florida, of petit larceny in March of 1981 and placed on 12 months probation. The offense of which Lambert was found guilty directly relates to the license which he seeks. The charges relating to his second arrest were nolle prossed. Lambert did not report these arrests because he was afraid it would prejudice his application for licensure as an unarmed guard.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is found that Herbert L. Lambert was licensed as an unarmed guard by operation of law. The agency must issue the license and, if it feels it necessary, proceed to revoke it. DONE and RECOMMENDED this 15th day of April, 1983, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN, Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 15th day of April, 1983. COPIES FURNISHED: Mr. Herbert Lambert, Jr. 8600 East Dixie Highway Miami, Florida 33138 Stephen Nall, Esquire Office of General Counsel Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 The Honorable George Firestone Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301
The Issue The issue is whether respondent should be disciplined for allegedly operating various security services without a license as charged in the administrative complaint.
Findings Of Fact Based upon all of the evidence, the following findings of fact are determined: On April 25, 1989, petitioner, Department of State, Division of Licensing (Division), received by mail from an anonymous source a copy of a business card reflecting the name of respondent, Robert D. Wingard, and another individual, and indicating that respondent provided the following services: "Executive & V. I. P. Protection, Undercover Investigation, Alarm Technology, Bonding & Courier Work." The card further represented that Wingard held "Lic. No. 34882-809099." The card listed Wingard's address as 4419 Melbourne Street, Punta Gorda, Florida. After receiving the card, a Division investigator, Daniel J. Cabrera, interviewed respondent in Punta Gorda on May 11, 1989. During the course of the interview, respondent acknowledged to Cabrera that he operated a private investigative service, performed the services of a private investigator, operated a security guard agency and performed the services of a security guard, all under the name of Security Enforcement Specialists. However, Wingard maintained he had all necessary licenses from the state. According to Charlotte County records, Wingard applied for and was issued an occupational license by that county on June 18, 1988. The administrative complaint has used that date as the date on which Wingard commenced providing the above services. An examination of Division records indicated that Wingard did not hold those licenses needed to operate the services described in finding of fact 2. Therefore, all services being provided by Wingard were performed without the proper licensure from the state.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is RECOMMENDED that a final order be entered dismissing with prejudice the administrative complaint issued against respondent. DONE AND ENTERED this 27th day of December, 1989, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Donald R. Alexander Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 27th day of December, 1989.
The Issue Has Mr. Aylwin demonstrated that he possesses the requirements of Section 493.306, Florida Statutes (1981) to be licensed as a security guard by the Department?
Findings Of Fact On March , 1981, Mr. Aylwin applied for a Class "D" and "G" Security Guard License from the Department. Question 13 of the application form submitted by Petitioner asked if he had ever been arrested. Mr. Aylwin checked the box marked "No." On May 5, 1981, the Department sent a letter to Mr. Aylwin which stated in part: Your application for the above referenced license has been denied pursuant to the Florida Statutes as cited, and facts stated, in the attachment (applicable portions of the statutes are indicated with an "X"). The items checked included: X Chapter 493.306(2)(b)(1) "There is a substantial connection between the lack of good moral character of the applicant and the business for which the license is sought." X Chapter 493.306(6)(b) "Demonstrate fitness to carry a firearm based upon a complete background investigation by the department of the individual's police record and general character. X Chapter 493.309(1)(c) "Such other investigation of individual as the department may deem necessary." Chapter 493.319: X (1)(a) "Fraud or w11lful misrepresentation in application for or in obtaining a license;" X (1)(c) "Having been found gu11ty of the commission of a crime which directly relates to the business for which the license is held, regardless of adjudication;" X (1)(j) "Commission of assault, battery, or kidnapping or use of force or violence on any person except in self-defense or in the defense of a client;" x (1)(p) "Violating any provision of this chapter." On September 4, 1971, Petitioner was convicted of assault and battery on a police officer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was sentenced to a fine of $202 or thirty-three days in ja11. In 1976 Petitioner was arrested for driving while intoxicated. The charged was later reduced to reckless driving and he was convicted. Petitioner admits to a drinking problem and stated at the final hearing that his use of alcohol was part of the cause for his conviction for assault and battery and for the current loss of his driver's license for traffic violations. No credible evidence other than the lapse of time was presented to establish the rehab11itation of Petitioner from the effects of his assault and battery conviction. Petitioner's explanation of why he did not truthfully answer question #13 on his application is not accepted as credible. It is found that he w11lfully gave a false answer to question #13.
Recommendation Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, it is RECOMMENDED: That the Department of State, Division of Licensing enter a Final Order denying the application of Rudolph T. Aylwin for both a Class "G" and a Class "D" Security Guard License. DONE and RECOMMENDED this 24th day of August, 1982, in Tallahassee, Florida. MICHAEL P. DODSON Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Bu11ding 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 F11ed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 24th day of August,1982. COPIES FURNISHED: Rudolph T. Aylwin 321 C SE 11 Street Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 James V. Antista, Esquire Department of State Division of Licensing The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 George Firestone Secretary of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Don Hazelton, Director Division of Licensing Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Findings Of Fact The parties stipulated ,that Max Bower had submitted an application for licensure as an unarmed guard to the Division of Licensing, and that Bower was qualified for licensure except for the grounds stated in the letter of denial dated March 9, 1979. Max Bower has been convicted and sentenced on three occasions for commission of a felony under the laws of the State of Florida. Bower admitted his arrest, conviction, and having served time in the New Jersey Penitentiary and in the Dade County Jail. His last conviction was in New Jersey, where he was sentenced to five to seven years and was released in October, 1971. Since that time, Bower has not been arrested for any offenses. Max Bower has pending at this time an application for restoration of his civil rights. Due to administrative delay, it will be several months before his application will be considered. Bower is currently employed with International Patrol and works as an unarmed guard from 12:00 midnight until 8:00 a.m. in the Justice Building (County Court Building) in Miami, Dade County, Florida.
Recommendation Based upon the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law the Hearing Officer recommends that the Division of Licensing grant Max Bower a license as an unarmed guard (Class "F") at such time that his civil rights are restored. DONE and ORDERED this 11th day of June, 1979, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings Room 101, Collins Building Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 11th day of June, 1979. COPIES FURNISHED: W. J. Gladwin, Jr., Esquire Assistant General Counsel Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Mr. Max Bower 10 South West 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33130
