Security Officers have no “special” authority to make an arrest

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Legal Powers and Limitations of a Security Officer

A Security Officer in New York State for example has the same authority, no more and no less, as that of a private person.

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Security Officer's Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities

THE SECURITY OFFICER’S LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES Actions based on poor judgment can lead to legal problems for both you

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Security Officers Observation and Report Writing

STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! In a sense, security guard/proprietary private security officers are paid observers.

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Major Statute New York State Criminal Procedure Law 140.30(1)

Subject to the provisions of subdivision two, any person may arrest another person (a) for a felony when the latter has in fact committed

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