Frequently Asked Questions

A "Privateer" is a highly trained and specialized security professional who operates under the same legal frameworks as private security but with a focus on proactive and preventative measures. Unlike regular security guards who primarily observe and report, Privateers are equipped with advanced training in areas such as conflict de-escalation, emergency response, and defensive tactics. They often work in high-risk environments where they are expected to take a more active role in ensuring safety and security.
Yes, a Privateer can arrest someone under specific circumstances as permitted by ARS 13-3884. According to the law:
  • Presence at the scene of a misdemeanor involving a breach of the peace: A Privateer may make an arrest when the person to be arrested has, in their presence, committed a misdemeanor amounting to a breach of the peace, or a felony. A misdemeanor involving a breach of the peace typically refers to disorderly conduct, as defined in ARS 13-2904. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Engaging in fighting, violent, or seriously disruptive behavior.
    • Making unreasonable noise with the intent to disturb the peace or quiet of a neighborhood, family, or person.
    • Using abusive or offensive language or gestures likely to provoke immediate physical retaliation.
    • Creating a prolonged commotion or disturbance to disrupt a lawful meeting, gathering, or procession.
    • Refusing to obey a lawful order to disperse when public safety is at risk, such as near a fire or other emergency.
    • Recklessly handling, displaying, or discharging a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument (note: this is considered a class 6 felony).
  • Reasonable grounds for a felony arrest: A Privateer may also make an arrest when a felony has in fact been committed, and they have reasonable ground to believe that the person to be arrested has committed it.
After making an arrest, the Privateer must hand over the arrested individual to law enforcement as soon as possible. The arrest must be made in a reasonable manner, using only the necessary force to detain the individual until law enforcement arrives.