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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... Statute of Winchester of 1285 a system of “watch and ward” was established to aid constables.11 This system was comprised of a justice of the peace, constable, constable's assistants, and night watchmen whose primary function was the ...
... statute in 1889, which stated: No armed police force, or detective agency, or armed body, or unarmed body of men, shall ever be brought into this state, for the suppression of domestic violence, except upon the application of the ...
... statutory designs exists? What types of statutory authority promote professionalism in the security industry? As the security industry takes on higher levels of responsibility in the elimination of crime, the enforcement of law, and the ...
... statutory and procedural initiatives.33 Already noted, the Private Security Officer Employment Standards Act of 200234 represents formidable federal involvement. The impetus for federal legislation is real and forceful. So much of what ...
... statutory provision is a case in point: §29-154a. Qualifications for License. (2) Watchman, guard or patrol service: The applicant for a license as a watchman, guard, or patrol service shall not be less than twenty-five years of age, of ...
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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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