Private Security and the Law

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The text delivers up to date information on the legal requirements witnessed by most security firms. - Masontown Sentinel

intensely examines the constitutional and due process dimensions of private security.. - Masontown Sentinel

text is filled with checklists, data and other useful information that aids the security practitioner in applying theory to practice. - Masontown Sentinel


Book Description
PRIVATE SECURITY AND THE LAW 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 text delivers up to date information on the legal requirements witnessed by most security firms. In addition, it dwells heavily on 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 intensely 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 project. Finally, the text is filled with checklists, data and other useful information that aids the security practitioner in applying theory to practice.

* 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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Private Security and the Law, Third Edition, is uniquely designed for the needs of private security practitioners and students of private security. This book fills a major void in publishing in the area of private security law. Other available books in this area are outdated and do not cover the latest updates to the evolving standards in this industry. First published in 1989, this book has achieved excellence in previous editions and is well respected by both educators and professionals. It provides analysis of significant practices in the security industry that relate to law, regulation, licensure and constitutional dilemmas according to case and statutory authority. The text delivers current information on the legal requirements faced by most security firms. In addition, it dwells heavily on 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 affect business efficiency.


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