Book Description
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.- Contains clear explanations of complicated legal concepts
- Includes case excerpts, summaries, and discussion questions
- Suggests additional research and relevant cases for further study
Table of Contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgement
- PART ONE: Premises Liability and Negligence
- Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
- Chapter 2: NEGLIGENT EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS
- Chapter 3: INVESTIGATIVE CASES AND METHODS
- PART TWO: Intentional Torts and Claims
- Chapter 4: TORTS OF PHYSICAL NATURE
- Chapter 5: TORTS OF PERSONAL NATURE
- Chapter 6: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE CASES AND METHODS
- Chapter 7: SEXUAL HARASSMENT
- PART THREE: Agency and Contracts
- Chapter 8: AGENCY AND RELATED THEORIES
- Chapter 9: CONTRACTS
- Chapter 10: OFF-DUTY POLICE
- PART FIVE: Terrorism and Future Issues
- Chapter 12: TERRORISM CASES
- Chapter 13: TERRORISM STATUTES AND INDICATORS
- Chapter 14: CONCLUSIONS AND FUTURE