Upon completion of this chapter, the student will be able to: 

1.    Identify the security officer‘s arrest/custody procedures in the work environment as authorized and limited by the:

• State of Georgia Citizen‘s Arrest

• Policies of the security officer employer

2.    List the elements of specific crimes when deadly physical force is authorized by a security officer/private citizen.

3.    Identify the types of crimes that may be encountered as defined in the State of Georgia criminal Law.

5.    Identify factors which may expose a security officer's employer and a security officer to civil liability, including but not limited to:

• Negligence

• Incompetence

• Recklessness

• Failure to train or improper training

• Failure to properly supervise

• Civil rights violations (age, sex, religion, etc.)

• Invasion of privacy

• Failure to address health and safety concerns

6. Explain the importance of court testimony.

• Reviewing case documents (e.g.; reports, notes, etc.)

• Appearance and demeanor