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I would assume anyone or entity could have a private police force. I would think so long as the officers are sworn in peace officers the only thing about it bei
by jrs235 10y ago
I would assume anyone or entity could have a private police force. I would think so long as the officers are sworn in peace officers the only thing about it being a private police force is that they are paid and compensated by a "private" person (individual or corporation). These private police forces and officers are still bound to obey and follow the law and can be held liable for any unlawful infractions and offenses they commit.
- kiriakasis 10y ago> they are paid and compensated by a "private" person (individual or corporation). that in itself is quite a big deal in many other coltures. I think that an important distinction should be made between security guards and private "police". Every private "person" might need security guard, but they should not be a police force.
- jrs235 10y agoThe difference between a security guard and a police [officer or force] is the ability to arrest and detain for legal infractions. A sworn (and deputized) peace officer may enforce the laws they are and have sworn to uphold regardless of if they are "on the clock" or being paid. Many security guards are often police officers working a second job.