Tennessee § 62-35-127 - Prohibited law enforcement representations on badges, insignias, vehicles or equipment.

§ 62-35-127. Prohibited law enforcement representations on badges, insignias, vehicles or equipment.

While performing any function of a security guard and patrol service, no person shall: Wear or display any badge, insignia, shield, patch or pattern that: Indicates or tends to indicate that the person is a sworn peace officer; Contains or includes the word “police” or the equivalent of the word “police;” or Is similar in wording to any law enforcement agency in this state; or Have or utilize any vehicle or equipment that: Displays the words “police,” “law enforcement officer,” or the equivalent of those words; or Has any sign, shield, accessory or insignia that may indicate that the vehicle or equipment belongs to a public law enforcement agency. Acts 1987, ch. 436, § 27. Attorney General Opinions. A law enforcement officer working for a security company outside of the officer's jurisdiction may not self-identify as a law enforcement officer in a non-departmental issued uniform, OAG 00-166, 2000 Tenn. AG LEXIS 169 (10/24/00). Part-time officers as licensed security guards. OAG 12-77, 2012 Tenn. AG LEXIS 73 (7/25/12).