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Kadian Brooks Private Security CJ week 1 Keiser University Professor Flowers Discuss the pros and cons of receiving public safety from private security. Be sure to provide specific examples and cite your research. Private security plays a significant role in public order policing and crime prevention, often collaborating with public police. The relationship between private security and public policing has evolved, with both entities sharing the common goal of deterring crime. Private security personnel are often deployed in privately controlled, publicly accessible spaces, and their surveillance practices form a crucial part of broader management strategies, including collaboration with the police. 1 . However, the scope of their authority is typically limited to the private properties they guard 2 . Private security firms are perceived as effective in crime detection and prevention, contributing to public safety. The organization's primary function is to provide security services to other businesses. Depending on the jurisdiction they are assigned to, they are restricted to guarding private property, like apartment buildings or hospitals. Private protection is available wherever their clients travel and wherever

they own property. When working for businesses or individuals that employ them for private security services, private police officers and security guards have a little more flexibility on the premises. They are permitted to act as security by the property owner. Now let’s look at some of the disadvantages of having security guards. The most obvious one is that security guards cost money. Hiring a security guard company can be expensive, and you must budget for this expense. Additionally, security guards require training and supervision, which also costs money. Another potential drawback of having security guards is that they can occasionally cause more trouble than they’re worth. Security guards can sometimes be too aggressive in enforcing rules or trying to stop crime, leading to conflict and even lawsuits. They can also disrupt your business operations if not properly trained and managed. Private security Officers typically receive training over a shorter period as they face several challenges, including the need to obtain more current training and retain their jobs. Since their employment is contingent on contracts and performance, they are more vulnerable to termination. With law enforcement Officers always in high demand, private security companies like Allied Universal and G4S make it easier for law enforcement to focus on high-crime areas. These two leading security companies service

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