CJS-1050 - Legal Issues in Security (3)

Students study the major legal issues in criminal and civil law impacting on the private security industry. Topics include self- incrimination, search and seizure, electronic eavesdropping, use of cameras, coerced confessions, right to counsel, illegal detention, use of deceptive devices, interrogation techniques, and professional ethical responsibilities.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify the major legal issues in criminal law impacting the private security industry.

CO2 - Identify the major legal issues in civil law impacting the private security industry.

CO3 - Describe the ramifications/liability of the use of force in the security field.

CO4 - Describe the professional ethical responsibilities in security.

CO5 - Describe the regulatory environment for private security in the US, including federal, state, local, and private sector bodies.

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