Private Security Laws Paper

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Private Security Laws Ever since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 the need for private security has been increasing. New private security companies have been entering the field try to meet those growing needs. Whether it is an established company or a new company breaking into the security field, both must abide by the laws and regulations of the state they conduct business in. Not all states have laws and regulations that regulate the security industry, but many do. In these states, private security companies abide by the laws and regulations to ensure professionalism and increased standards by security personnel. Since 1992, New York is one state that regulates private security companies and security guards. Private Security…show more content…
They are employed to deter, observe, detect, and report unlawful and unauthorized activity. Article 7A of the General Business Law of New York State regulates the standards of security guards. In order for an individual to become employed as a security guard in New York, one must complete an eight-hour training course before applying for a license. Then within 90 days of initial employment an individual must complete a 16 hour on-the-job training course. The eight-hour training course must be completed annually to retain the license. When an individual submits an application for a license, the security guard applicant must submit two sets of fingerprints to the Department of Licensing. The NYS Department of Licensing will conduct an extensive background check on the applicant. If the applicant were ever convicted of a crime, the request for a license is…show more content…
68). In the state of New York security guards have the same legal rights as a civilian. Police Officers limits of authority are clearly written in the NYS Criminal Procedure Law and within their departments guide. A Police Officer can affect an arrest without a warrant for any offense if they have reasonable cause to believe that the offense was committed in their presence or if they have reasonable cause to believe that a crime was committed in his presence or not. A security guard can

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