NCJ Number
36112
Date Published
1976
Length
210 pages
Annotation
APPROVED FOR USE IN TRAINING COURSES FOR UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES OF SECURITY COMPANIES, THIS BOOK SETS DOWN CALIFORNIA LAW FOR GUARDS TO FOLLOW WHEN EXERCISING POWERS OF ARREST.
Abstract
THE AREAS COVERED INCLUDE WHEN AND HOW TO MAKE A LEGAL ARREST, HOW TO QUESTION A SUSPECT, WHEN TO LEGALLY SEARCH A SUSPECT, FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE DECIDING TO ARREST, AND WHAT TO DO AFTER THE ARREST. THIS BOOK ALSO POINTS OUT THOSE SITUATION WHICH SHOULD BE HANDLED BY THE POLICE OFFICER INSTEAD OF THE SECURITY GUARD AND DETAILS HOW A SECURITY GURAD CAN HELP POLICE RESPOND TO CALLS MORE ACCURATELY THROUGH GOOD COMMUNICATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE IMPORTANCE OF EVIDENCE AND HOW TO PRESERVE AND OBTAIN IT IS OUTLINED. THE LAWS OF ARREST ARE ILLUSTRATED WITH EASY-TO-FOLLOW HYPOTHETICAL FACT SITUATIONS TAKEN FROM ACTUAL POLICE CONTACTS IN THE FIELD WITH THE OFFENDER.