Security Law and Methods

by JD Pastor PhD

Overview

Security Law and Methods examines suggested security methods designed to diminish or negate the consequence of crime and misconduct, and is an attempt to understand both the legal exposures related to crime and the security methods designed to prevent crime. The clear and concise writing of this groundbreaking work, as well as its insightful analysis of specific cases, explains crime prevention methods in light of legal and security principles. Divided into five parts, Security Law and Methods discusses the topics of premises liability and negligence, intentional torts and claims, agency and contract based claims, legal authority and liability, and the subject of terrorism. It also offers an evocative look at security issues that may arise in the future. The book serves as a comprehensive and insightful treatment of security, and is an invaluable addition to the current literature on security and the law. - Contains clear explanations of complicated legal concepts - Includes case excerpts, summaries, and discussion questions - Suggests additional research and relevant cases for further study

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080465937
Publisher:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date:	10/17/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	632
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

James Pastor has a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis, a J.D. degree, an M.A. in Criminal Justice, and a B.S. in Law Enforcement Administration. He has practiced law for more than sixteen years, with an established public safety niche, representing security guard firms and police unions, as well as serving as legal counsel and operational auditor for SecurityLink. Dr. Pastor started his career with the Chicago Police Department, where he served as a tactical officer in the Gang Crime Enforcement Unit, and as an Assistant Department Advocate, representing the department in internal disciplinary matters. Dr. Pastor is currently an Assistant Professor in Public Safety Administration at Calumet College of St. Joseph and president of SecureLaw Ltd., a public safety and security consulting firm.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: Premises Liability & NegligenceChapter 1-INTRODUCTIONChapter 2-NEGLIGENT EMPLOYMENTChapter 3-INVESTIGATIVE CASES & METHODSPART TWO: Intentional Torts & ClaimsChapter 4-TORTS OF PHYSICAL NATUREChapter 5-TORTS OF PERSONAL NATUREChapter 6-WORKPLACE VIOLENCE CASES & METHODSChapter 7-SEXUAL HARASSMENTPART THREE:Agency & ContractsChapter 8-AGENCY & RELATED THEORIESChapter 9-CONTRACTSPART FOUR:Legal Authority & LiabilityChapter 10-OFF-DUTY POLICEChapter 11-SPECIAL POLICE & PRIVATE SECURITYPART FIVE: TERRORISM & FUTURE ISSUESChapter 12-TERRORISM CASESChapter 13-TERRORISM STATUTES & INDICATORSChapter 14-CONCLUSIONS & FUTURE ISSUES

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Long-awaited fresh treatment of security law!