Surveys of Justice and SecurityTracy WebbOctober 12, 2009AbstractThere are many differences between the private and public security sector. Private securities have the ability to pick and choose the tasks and duties that are performed. This is one of the main advantages that private policing has over public policing.
Private security personnel differ from police officers in a number of ways. Private security personnel work for clients who pay them for services rendered, while police officers are responsible for serving and protecting the public. Minimum requirements and trainingare considerably less for private security than for police officer.
Public and private policing are major components in the criminal justice field. It would be impossible for our communities to feel secure without the combination of both forces. The focus has been on public and private policing to effectively interact and cooperate with each other. Understanding the importance of one another's responsibilities and roles could lead to a great partnership.
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Police and private security in Johannesburg during...Throughout recent years, some law enforcement agencies have come to realize how to benefit from private policing.
Compares and contrasts the roles and responsibilities of public and private policingThere are many similarities, as well as differences between public and private policing; however, despite differences public and private police tend to mirror each other to a certain extent. Private policing serves as many roles in the community. Some of the major components of private policing are the alarm systems, investigative services and security guards. "Public police act on behalf of the government and society to enforce laws, maintain the peace, detect crime, respond to emergencies, assist victims of crime, and provide assistance in prosecuting offenders" (statcan.gc). Private police are seen to be concerned with the protection of personal and corporate interest while public police represent the interests of the public and enforce regulations of the...