Private Security and the Law

"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

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.

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