D.C. Code § 5-121.04
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§ 5-121.04. Applicable police provisions.
Official statutory text
All laws which govern the police force in the matters of persons, property, or money shall be applicable to all private detectives (or to persons practicing as detectives, whatever other name they may assume) and such detectives or persons shall make like returns and dispositions of such matters as required by law and the rules of the Mayor governing the police force.
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