In order for law enforcement agencies and the private security industry to operate most effectively in the same jurisdiction, policies and procedures should be developed that cover: van Steden, R. and Sarre, R. (2007). The growth of private security: trends in the European Union. Security Journal, 20, 222-235. If the crime was actually committed and the individual has reasonable grounds to believe that the arrested person committed the crime In most cases, the absence of explicit language in constitutional documents addressing only matters of “state action” or government action will exclude the private agent from the mix. This is the naked reality of reading and interpreting constitutional texts. In order to effectively thwart and repel civil challenges to the lawfulness of the arrest of citizens, the arresting security officer must complete the documentation justifying the decision. First, an occurrence report must be completed detailing the events that constitute the criminal behaviour (Figure 3.1).23 Second, the officer`s actions are recorded in an arrest report (Figure 3.2).24 An arrest warrant is shown in Figure 3.3. This has led to an increase in demand from private security companies, which has also led to an increase in the hiring of these companies. Security spending increased by 176% compared to 2019, a staggering 233% increase compared to the first quarter of last year. In New York alone, 2,600 police officers retired in 2020, according to police statistics, after 1,509 retirements the year before.
Once the essential unity of a mission is perceived and accepted, the particular challenges of accountability and action can be examined in depth. For too long, the other side – our common anti-social enemy – has seen things in terms of “them versus us.” Isn`t it time for us, the public and private security providers, to really put an end to this and start thinking about “us versus them” in a practical and professional way?48 Legal status and types of services provided by private service companies; Persons regulated by the SIA are required to provide documents or information on all matters governed by the SIA. Individuals regulated by the SIA include security contractors and their employees, officers and supervisors of contracted security providers, directors of corporations and partners, even if they do not perform security functions themselves, as well as immobilizers and their employers or managers. It should be noted that under the Private Security Act of 2001, employee owners, even if they supervise contract employees, are generally not subject to a licence (SIA, License Requirements, 2009). It can hardly be denied that the privatization of public services or the outsourcing of state responsibility to private employers is an important trend. Not surprisingly, much of this activity has been viewed with suspicion and concern, particularly by authorities who intend to ensure that the police defend their own interests. The Hallcrest I report states that this kind of quarrel and inability to communicate borders on nonsense. The public interest is best served by “constructive dialogue and creative planning by law enforcement agencies and private security forces to facilitate the assignment of certain activities away from crime.” 41 The report also notes that energy, time and resources are wasted in this debate and “could be better used to identify procurement areas and develop strictly prescribed contractual specifications for performance.” 42 The dynamics of privatization make the public`s reluctance to private sector justice even more unjustified. “But the trick of privatization is not only to reduce costs, but also to maintain the quality of service, especially when it comes to security.” 43 The transfer of public bonds to the private interest appears to be continuing. See Table 7.6.44 Governments have not hesitated to assume the oversight role of the private security industry, and this trend has intensified since 9/11. A bipartisan bill, the Private Security Employment Standards Act, 2002, approved by Senators Levin, Thompson, Leiberman and McConnell, attempted to examine the criminal histories of private security personnel. Parliament`s intent with respect to the law is clear: while many private security guards perform functions similar to those of public law enforcement officers, they generally have no more formal powers than the average citizen.
