When is a PPO allowed to use a PO Box as an address?

A private patrol operator (PPO) is allowed to use a P.O. Box as an address when it is located at the licensee's residence. This is because using a residential P.O. Box can provide a degree of privacy and security for the PPO, particularly if their business operations are being conducted from their home. It allows the operator to receive business correspondence without disclosing their personal residential address to the public or clients.

While it is important for businesses to have a legitimate physical address for legal and regulatory purposes, using a P.O. Box can be acceptable under specific conditions, such as when the business is directly associated with the operator’s residence. This practice can help ensure that the operator complies with privacy considerations while still maintaining a professional appearance for their operations.

In other contexts, such as a business that is run from a commercial building or involves partnerships, additional criteria may be relevant for determining the acceptable use of a P.O. Box. However, these scenarios do not inherently justify using a P.O. Box address without meeting the requirements that pertain to the licensee's residence.