Public Policing Versus Private Security
Trina Burkett
AJS/502
March 19, 2012
Dr. Pamela Knothe

Public Policing Versus Private Security When comparing public policing to private security there are several similarities and differences between the two roles. Private security is paid by a private company or agency, whereas public policing is paid by government salaries and by tax payers. Public police officers have the authority to enforce laws and protect and serve society. Private security officers are paid to protect private property and personnel. Most of the duties that public policing and private security officers perform are similar. The services that both officers perform are to achieve similar goals, to prevent, and deter crimes. Public policing and private security officers serve as leaders while performing their duties. Public policing and private security officers have a positive impact on the criminal justice system. The impact that both of these companies have on the criminal justice system could be enhanced if both would team up, work together, and look toward the future. Other topics that will be discussed are the importance of a comprehensive security plan and its key components. There are several differences between public policing and private security. Even though both public policing and private security perform the same type of work, private security protects organizations and personnel. Public policing has the authority to enforce the laws and maintain order in society (Cook, 2009). Private security officers perform duties, where they protect, and deter crimes on private property. There are several distinct differences between public policing and private security. Public policing performs the following duties: maintains order, protects and serves the community, controls traffic, prevents crimes, and arrests offenders. Private