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PC 264

Para enmendar el inciso (j) del Artículo 4(A) de la Ley Núm. 108 de 29 de junio de 1965, según enmendada, conocida como la “Ley para Regular las Profesiones de Detectives Privados y Guardias de Seguridad en Puerto Rico”, a los fines de eximir a los empleados municipales de la prohibición de obtener o renovar una licencia como detective privado, y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico exempts municipal employees from license restrictions to work as private detectives, enabling public workers to pursue supplemental security sector employment.

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Bill Summary · PC 264

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 264 amends Puerto Rico's Private Detective and Security Guard Licensing Law (Law 108 of 1965) to exempt municipal employees from the prohibition against obtaining or renewing a private detective license. Previously, municipal employees were categorically barred from holding such licenses; this bill removes that blanket restriction.

Why is this important

This change directly affects municipal workers' employment flexibility and income opportunities in Puerto Rico. It allows public employees to pursue supplemental income or career transitions in the private security sector, potentially addressing economic constraints while raising questions about conflict-of-interest management and public employee conduct standards.

Potential points of contention

  • Conflict of interest concerns: Municipal employees with access to government resources, databases, or confidential information could potentially leverage these advantages in private detective work, creating ethical and security vulnerabilities
  • Dual employment oversight: The bill lacks explicit provisions addressing how municipalities will monitor or restrict private detective activities that could interfere with public duties or create liability for municipalities
  • Competitive fairness: Non-municipal residents may argue the exemption creates an unlevel playing field, as public employees have advantages private citizens lack in obtaining licensure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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