Private Security and the Investigative Process, Fourth Edition

Charles P. Nemeth, Chair and Professor in the Department of Protection Management at John Jay College since 2011, has spent the vast majority of his professional life in the study and practice of law and justice. A recognized expert on ethics and the legal system, appellate legal practice and private-sector justice, he also is a prolific writer, having published numerous texts and articles on law and justice throughout his impressive career. His most recent work includes three titles: Criminal Law (Prentice Hall, 2003), Law & Evidence: A Primer for Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, and Legal Studies (Prentice Hall, 2001) and Aquinas in the Courtroom (Greenwood and Praeger Publishing, 2001). Dr. Nemeth is a recognized scholar in the world of private security. His Private Security and the Law, third edition (Butterworth/Elsevier 2005) is regarded as a treatise on the subject. In addition, his Private Security and Investigative Process (Butterworth/Elsevier 1999) is deemed required reading for security practitioners. An educator for more than 30 years, Nemeth's distinctive career in criminal justice is founded on an exemplary education, including a Master of Laws from George Washington University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore, and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. from Duquesne University. In addition, he was awarded a M.S. from Niagara University and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware. He holds memberships in the New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania Bars. At John Jay University, Dr. Nemeth is Chair and Professor in the Department of Protection Management as well as Director, Center for Private Security and Safety. His previous academic appointments include Niagara University (1977-1980), the University of Baltimore (1980-1981), Glassboro State College (1981-1986), Waynesburg College (1988-1998), and the State University of New York at Brockport (1998-2003), California University – Pittsburgh (2003-2011).

Chapter 1 Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative Process Chapter 2 General Characteristics of a Competent Investigator Chapter 3 Interview and Case Evaluation Chapter 4 Witness Testimony and Evidence in the Private Security Industry Chapter 5 Collection of Information Chapter 6 Collection of Evidence and Preservation of the Scene Chapter 7 Surveillance Techniques Chapter 8 Report Writing Chapter 9 Investigative Method and Technique: Theft/Property Offenses Chapter 10 Investigative Method and Technique: Insurance Cases Chapter 11 Investigative Method and Technique: Background Investigations Chapter 12 The Security Office: Administrative Issues