Private Security and the LawElsevier, 2004 M10 22 - 488 páginas Private Security and the Law, Third Edition is a textbook analysis of significant practices in the security industry that relate to law, regulation, licensure and constitutional dilemmas according to case and statutory authority. It is a treatise on the state of the law that governs the security industry and its operatives. The book fills the void that an increasing number of institutions are seeking as they expand their security programs in response to the growing demand for security education. This book delivers up to date information on the legal requirements witnessed by most security firms. It also explores the liability problems common to security operations, including negligence and tortious liability, civil actions commonly litigated, and strategies to avoid troublesome causes of action that effect business efficiency. From another angle, the work examines the constitutional and due process dimensions of private security work and affords the reader a look at how case law applies certain remedies to wronged parties. Recent cases, and the trends sure to follow, are highlighted throughout the text. Finally, the text is filled with checklists, data and other useful information that aids the security practitioner in applying theory to practice. This book will appeal to students in security and criminal justice programs; private security consultants; corporate security managers; and lawyers. * Up to date case law analysis provides cutting edge legal treatment of evolving standards* Complicated material is presented in a down-to-earth, readable style, perfect for the student of security or security professional* Over 200 tables and illustrations allow the reader speedy access to precise data |
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... Duty Principal's Liability for Punitive Damages Contractual Limitations Remedies under the Civil Rights Act: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 69 70 71 72 76 79 83 85 88 89 95 100 103 104 105 105 105 106 113 113 116 118 119 119 121 122 128 129 130 132 ...
... duties were not initiated during the Middle Ages, an idea of the need and design for law enforcement and security did originate. It is important to understand the chaos and circumstances of Medieval England and Europe that led to the ...
... duty and the right to make arrests, the constables and sheriffs had additional specific peacekeeping duties and powers. Unfortunately, the officers were ill-equipped to handle the urban growth that created cities with huge populations ...
... duty of watching their contiguous property in the heart of these medieval towns, serving as watchmen themselves ... duties for these newly created private security forces.”20 These areas were solely under the discretion of the employer ...
... duties were many and varied, the pay was minimal, the hours long, and the prestige associated with the job was low.26 ... duty usually began at 9:00 or 10:00 P.M. and ended at sunrise.30 Like constables, finding men of high caliber to ...
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Applications in the Private Sector | 67 |
Chapter 4 Civil Liability of Security Personnel | 113 |
Chapter 5 Criminal Liability of Security Personnel | 185 |
Chapter 6 The Enforcement of Laws and the Interpretation of Evidence | 213 |
A Blueprint for Cooperation | 269 |
Chapter 8 Selected Case Readings | 299 |
Appendix 1 Florida Department of StateDivision of Licensing | 403 |
Appendix 2 Private Security Professional Associations and Groups | 423 |
Appendix 3 Select State Licensing Forms for Security Professionals | 429 |
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