Private Security and the Investigative Process

Practical yet authoritative, Private Security and the Investigative Process, Second Edition, is an important reference tool for private investigators and security professionals. Both students and seasoned security practitioners alike will benefit from the resources, ideas, and suggestions for tactics and security strategy contained within this book. Charles P. Nemeth expertly blends practice with theory to show students how to be professional when confronted with the rigors of the real world, in both the public and private sectors. Private Security and the Investigative Process, is ideally suited for private security organizations, criminal justice libraries, corporate security personnel, and law enforcement personnel.

The concepts are effectively presented with numerous forms, checklists and valuable guides that will help illustrate the investigative process both in the public and private sector.

A comprehensive, authoritative resource for the industry, its practitioners, and those seeking a career in the private-security industryProvides insight into the fundamental competency skills necessary to function as an investigatorContains numerous forms, checklists, for useful and practical reference

Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative Process General Characteristics of a Competent Investigator Initial Interview and Case Evaluation Witnesses Collection of Information Collection of Evidence and Preservation of the Scene Surveillance Techniques Report Writing; Investigative Method and Technique Theft/Property Offenses Investigative Method and Technique Insurance Cases Investigative Method and Technique Background Investigations The Security Office Administrative Issues