Private Security and the Investigative Process, Fourth Edition

Charles P. Nemeth, Chair and Professor in the Department of Protection Management at John Jay College since 2011, has spent the vast majority of his professional life in the study and practice of law and justice. A recognized expert on ethics and the legal system, appellate legal practice and private-sector justice, he also is a prolific writer, having published numerous texts and articles on law and justice throughout his impressive career. His most recent work includes three titles: Criminal Law (Prentice Hall, 2003), Law & Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, and Legal Studies (Prentice Hall, 2001) and Aquinas in the Courtroom (Greenwood and Praeger Publishing, 2001). Dr. Nemeth is a recognized scholar in the world of private security. His Private Security and the Law, third edition (Butterworth/Elsevier 2005) is regarded as a treatise on the subject. In addition, his Private Security and Investigative Process (Butterworth/Elsevier 1999) is deemed required reading for security practitioners. An educator for more than 30 years, Nemeth's distinctive career in criminal justice is founded on an exemplary education, including a Master of Laws from George Washington University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore, and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Duquesne University. In addition, he was awarded a M.S. from Niagara University and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware. He holds memberships in the New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania Bars. At John Jay University, Dr. Nemeth is Chair and Professor in the Department of Protection Management as well as Director, Center for Private Security and Safety. His previous academic appointments include Niagara University (1977-1980), the University of Baltimore (1980-1981), Glassboro State College (1981-1986), Waynesburg College (1988-1998), and the State University of New York at Brockport (1998-2003), California University - Pittsburgh (2003-2011).

Contents Preface............................................................................................................................................ xiii Acknowledgments.............................................................................................................................xv Author Bio.......................................................................................................................................xvii Chapter 1 Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative Process................1 1.1 The Private Security Industry: Overview and Context......................................1 1.1.1 The Contemporary State of Private Security........................................1 1.1.2 Classifications and Functions of the Private Security Industry............3 1.2 The Private Security Industry and Privatization................................................4 1.3 The Role of Private Security and the Investigative Process............................. 11 1.3.1 Investigative Activities Commonly Encountered by Private Security................................................................................... 14 1.4 Conclusion and Final Thoughts........................................................................ 17 Notes............................................................................................................................ 19 Chapter 2 General Characteristics of a Competent Investigator..................................................23 2.1 Introduction......................................................................................................23 2.2 A Private versus Public Mentality....................................................................23 2.2.1 Objectivity and Investigative Practice.................................................26 2.2.2 Logic and Investigative Practice.........................................................27 2.2.3 Perseverance, Diligence, and Investigative Practice...........................29 2.3 Human Relations Skills and Investigative Practice.......................................... 31 2.4 Ethics and the Investigative Process................................................................ 33 Notes............................................................................................................................ 43 Chapter 3 Interview and Case Evaluation.................................................................................... 47 3.1 Introduction: The Interview and the Investigator............................................. 47 3.2 Initial Interview................................................................................................48 3.2.1 Initial Interview: Administrative Requirements.................................49 3.2.1.1 Authorization and Release...................................................50 3.2.1.2 Interview Information or Fact Sheets.................................. 51 3.2.1.3 Follow-Up Letter................................................................. 71 3.2.2 Recording Interview Impressions....................................................... 74 3.3 Case Evaluation and Subsequent Interviews.................................................... 75 Notes............................................................................................................................ 79 Chapter 4 Witness Testimony and Evidence in the Private Security Industry............................ 81 4.1 The Purpose of Witnesses................................................................................ 81 4.2 Types of Witnesses...........................................................................................82 4.2.1 Missing or Unknown Witnesses..........................................................82 4.2.2 Lay Witnesses......................................................................................83 4.2.3 Expert