Raising the Bar: Can Private Security Increase Professionalism by Following Law Enforcement's Example?

Date of Award

5-26-2009

Document Type

Undergraduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Applied Science

Organizational Unit

University College, Security Management

Disciplines

Security Management

First Advisor

James Henderson

Keywords

Accreditation, CALEA, Ethics, Law enforcement, Minimum training standards, POST standards, Professionalism, Security guard, Training standards

Abstract

For decades, the private security industry has been plagued by problems stemming from inconsistent hiring standards, a lack of training standards, and low wages all of which have culminated in an industry displaying little in the way of professionalism. Approximately 40 years ago American law enforcement found itself in a similar position and became the subject of a presidential commission, which recommended fundamental changes in law enforcement education standards, hiring standards, training standards, and ethical conduct. Additionally, many law enforcement agencies have pursued state and or national accreditation to further raise their levels or performance and professionalism. This project found the law enforcement experience applicable to the private security industry and an effective means to increasing the level of professionalism.

Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.

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