Private Security and the Law

Private Security and the Law, 5th Edition provides analysis of practices in the security industry as they relate to law, regulation, licensure, and constitutional questions of case and statutory authority. This book describes the legal requirements faced in the area of private security. The author takes you step by step through the analysis of case law as it applies to situation commonly faced in the private security practice, providing a solid introduction to the legal and ethical standards that shape the industry.

Charles P. Nemeth, Department Chair and Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 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 more than 40 textbooks and numerous articles on law, security, and justice throughout his impressive career. Dr. Nemeth was previously a Chair at the State University of New York at Brockport and California University of PA, one of Pennsylvania's 14 State Universities. He is a much-sought-after legal consultant for security companies and a recognized scholar on issues involving law and morality. 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.