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SECURITY AND THE LAW, 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.
FEATURES:
• 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 sescurity or security professional
• Over 200 tables and illustrations allow the reader speedy access to precise
data
Contents
Historical Foundations of Private Security; Regulation, Licensing,
Education, and Training: The Path to Professionalism in the Security
Industry; The Law of Arrest, Search and Seizure: Applications
in the Private Sector; Civil Liability of Security Personnel;
Criminal Liability of Security Personnel; Enforcement of Laws
and the Interpretation of Evidence; Public and Private Law Enforcement:
A Blueprint for Cooperation; Selected Case Decisions
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 explain 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. – Security
Managemen
Hardcover
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488 pages
6"x9"
retail $64.95
Our Price $51.95
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