Security Law and Methods

James Pastor (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

632 Seiten

2006
Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7506-7994-7 (ISBN)

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Examines suggested security methods designed to diminish or negate the consequence of crime and misconduct. This book explains crime prevention methods in light of legal and security principles. It is divided into 5 parts and discusses topics such as premises liability and negligence, intentional torts and claims, contract based claims and others.

Security Law and Methods examines suggested security methods designed to diminish or negate the consequence of crime and misconduct, and is an attempt to understand both the legal exposures related to crime and the security methods designed to prevent crime. The clear and concise writing of this groundbreaking work, as well as its insightful analysis of specific cases, explains crime prevention methods in light of legal and security principles. Divided into five parts, Security Law and Methods discusses the topics of premises liability and negligence, intentional torts and claims, agency and contract based claims, legal authority and liability, and the subject of terrorism. It also offers an evocative look at security issues that may arise in the future. The book serves as a comprehensive and insightful treatment of security, and is an invaluable addition to the current literature on security and the law.

James Pastor has a Ph.D. in Public Policy Analysis, a J.D. degree, an M.A. in Criminal Justice, and a B.S. in Law Enforcement Administration. He has practiced law for more than sixteen years, with an established public safety niche, representing security guard firms and police unions, as well as serving as legal counsel and operational auditor for SecurityLink. Dr. Pastor started his career with the Chicago Police Department, where he served as a tactical officer in the Gang Crime Enforcement Unit, and as an Assistant Department Advocate, representing the department in internal disciplinary matters. Dr. Pastor is currently an Assistant Professor in Public Safety Administration at Calumet College of St. Joseph and president of SecureLaw Ltd., a public safety and security consulting firm.

PART ONE: Premises Liability & Negligence
Chapter 1-INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2-NEGLIGENT EMPLOYMENT
Chapter 3-INVESTIGATIVE CASES & METHODS

PART TWO: Intentional Torts & Claims
Chapter 4-TORTS OF PHYSICAL NATURE
Chapter 5-TORTS OF PERSONAL NATURE
Chapter 6-WORKPLACE VIOLENCE CASES & METHODS
Chapter 7-SEXUAL HARASSMENT

PART THREE:Agency & Contracts
Chapter 8-AGENCY & RELATED THEORIES
Chapter 9-CONTRACTS

PART FOUR:Legal Authority & Liability
Chapter 10-OFF-DUTY POLICE
Chapter 11-SPECIAL POLICE & PRIVATE SECURITY

PART FIVE: TERRORISM & FUTURE ISSUES
Chapter 12-TERRORISM CASES
Chapter 13-TERRORISM STATUTES & INDICATORS
Chapter 14-CONCLUSIONS & FUTURE ISSUES

Erscheint lt. Verlag	4.12.2006
Verlagsort	Oxford
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	940 g
Themenwelt	Recht / Steuern ► Arbeits- / Sozialrecht ► Sozialrecht
Themenwelt	Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
ISBN-10	0-7506-7994-8 / 0750679948
ISBN-13	978-0-7506-7994-7 / 9780750679947
Zustand	Neuware