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Inside the Badge by Louis PerryMay 31, 2012

How Private Security Can Help Law Enforcement

I've worked in private security for many years, and in my experience there are certain steps people in this profession can take to better help law enforcement investigate incidents. Here is what police officers prefer to encounter when they arrive at the scene of a crime and need to speak with security personnel.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 3, 2012

Ga. Open Carrier Sues Cops Who Arrested Him

An open-carry activist has sued two Forsyth County (Ga.) Police officers who arrested him at a park, after a confrontation with a private security guard.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 18, 2012

Barricaded Suspect Who Shot Calif. Deputy Planned Ambush

The former security guard suspected of gunning down the Stanislaus County (Calif.) Sheriff's deputy and locksmith who tried to evict him had planned an extended ambush of officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 5, 2012

Former Ind. Deputy Charged With Ghost Employment

The investigation determined Donald Prout was working private security while he was supposed to be serving warrants for the sheriff or attending training classes.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 5, 2012

Association Launched for Active and Retired Law Enforcement

Corbett believes that Blue 'n' Beyond provides a critical service for officers who are approaching retirement. "The big questions for a lot of officers at the end of their careers is: How am I going to get a job? Where am I going to get a job? What am I going to do?"

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2011

Minn. City Hires Private Security for Patrol

Private security guards will begin patrolling the streets of Foley, Minn., starting Jan. 1, after city leaders decided the cost of using Benton County Sheriff's deputies would be too high.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2011

NOPD Capt. Convicted In Security Kickback Case

A federal jury has convicted New Orleans Police Capt. Michael Rousell of conspiracy and wire fraud relating to a scheme to defraud an energy company by inflating rates for security services.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 4, 2011

Ex-Mall Cop Arrested After Six-Hour Standoff

After spending six hours trying to talk to Marcos Gonzales, he confronted SWAT officers at his door, and they used a TASER stun gun to apprehend him around 5 a.m. Wednesday.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2009

Former LEO Seeks Opinions on Professional Security Personnel

A former sheriff's deputy now working in private security welcomes opinions on techniques employed by professional security personnel. What policies and procedures do you disagree with?

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleJuly 11, 2008

Rent-a-Cops, Wannabes, and Scabs—Oh, My!

You'd think that as people engaged in a profession that is no less broadstroked by the public, cops would have more empathy for security guards.

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