Private Security and the Law

by Ph.D. Nemeth JD

Overview

Private Security and the Law, Fourth Edition, is a unique resource that provides a comprehensive analysis of practices in the security industry as they relate to law, regulation, licensure, and constitutional questions of case and statutory authority. It is an authoritative, scholarly treatise that serves as a solid introduction for students regarding the legal and ethical standards that shape the industry.

The book takes you step-by-step through the analysis of case law as it applies to situations commonly faced by security practitioners. It describes the legal requirements faced by security firms and emphasizes the liability problems common to security operations, including negligence and tortious liability, civil actions frequently litigated, and strategies to avoid legal actions that affect business efficiency. It also examines the constitutional and due-process dimensions of private security both domestically and internationally, including recent cases and trends that are likely to intensify in the future. New features of this edition include: a chapter on the legal implications of private contractors operating in war zones like Afghanistan; updated coverage of statutory authority, as well as state and federal processes of oversight and licensure; and special analysis of public-private cooperative relationships in law enforcement. A historical background helps readers understand the present by seeing the full context of recent developments.

This book will appeal to: students in physical security, security management, and criminal justice programs in traditional and for-profit schools; security professionals; and those working in law enforcement.

• Authoritative, scholarly treatise sheds light on this increasingly important area of the law
• Historical background helps readers understand the present by seeing the full context of recent developments
• National scope provides crucial parameters to security practitioners throughout the US
• NEW TO THIS EDITION! A chapter on the legal implications of private contractors operating in war zones like Afghanistan, updated coverage of statutory authority, updated coverage of state and federal processes of oversight and licensure, special analysis of public-private cooperative relationships in law enforcement

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780123869234
Publisher:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date:	10/13/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	640
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Charles Nemeth, JD, Ph.D., LL.M. is currently a professor and the Chair of the Security, Fire and Emergency Management Department at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY. He is a widely published author with over 30 titles to his credit and is a regular consultant to security companies. He holds a JD from the University of Baltimore and a post doctoral degree in Law, Psychiatry and Criminology, the LL.M., from the National Law Center of George Washington University. Dr. Nemeth is a recognized expert in private sector justice, ethical issues in law and legal analysis and appellate practice, and also holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Duquesne University. For more than two decades, he has practiced law in both the civil and criminal arena, specializing in personal injury and criminal litigation, and has been active in the North Carolina, New York and Pennsylvania Bars. He regularly consults with collegiate institutions and private sector justice entities.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Historical Foundations of Private Security Chapter 2: Regulation, Licensing, Education, and Training: The Path to Professionalism in the Security Industry Chapter 3: The Law of Arrest, Search, and Seizure: Applications in the Private Sector Chapter 4: Civil Liability of Security Personnel Chapter 5: Criminal Liability of Security Personnel Chapter 6: The Enforcement of Laws and the Collection, Preservation and Interpretation of Evidence Chapter 7: Public and Private Law Enforcement: A Blueprint for Cooperation Chapter 8: Selected Case Readings Appendix 1 - Florida Statutes Appendix 2 - List of Associations and Groups Appendix 3 - Sample Forms Appendix 4 – The Law Enforcement-Private Security Consortium, Operation Partnership: Trends and Practices in Law Enforcement and Private Security Collaborations 119-122 (2005)

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

A comprehensive analysis of private security case law, regulatory oversight, administrative procedures and statutes, with a fresh look at recent developments!

Editorial Reviews

The text delivers up to date information on the legal requirements witnessed by most security firms. From another angle, the work intensely examines the constitutional and due process dimensions of private security and affords the reader a look at how case law applies certain remedies to wronged parties. Finally, the text is filled with checklists, data and other useful information that aids the security practitioner in applying theory to practice." —Masontown Sentinel

“Charles Nemeth has release the third edition of his highly acclaimed Private Security and the Law. For years, it has proved to be an indispensable guide to civil and criminal liability stemming from acts or omissions committed by the security function. This newest edition updates the principles with new case law. But the highlight of this book is the chapter devoted to judicial decisions old and new.Other notable chapters cover regulations, licensing, education and training; search and seizure; the interpretation of evidence; and co-operation among public and private law enforcement.Toward the end of the book, Nemeth explores the “caster system" between security and law enforcement. This section, which explains how to overcome this mentality, is a must-read for security management professionals. Designed for college students – with discussion questions following every chapter – this book would likewise make an excellent learning aid for training programs and refresher classes. While it reads like the legal text it is, the book is nevertheless well worth investing time in." —The Intelligence Group International

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