{"id":684,"date":"2015-10-03T12:27:30","date_gmt":"2015-10-03T16:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capecodsecurity.com\/?p=684"},"modified":"2019-12-03T09:34:29","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T14:34:29","slug":"private-security-vs-law-enforcement-to-protect-private-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capecodsecurity.com\/private-security-vs-law-enforcement-to-protect-private-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Security vs. Law Enforcement to Protect Private Property"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many differences between private security and local police when it comes to securing private property.<\/p>\n

\"image\"Police Detail vs. Private Security Patrol<\/h3>\n

Police details can be contracted for patrol duties on private property, however Cape Cod police departments are very busy these days<\/strong> responding to calls of every conceivable nature. Police details are also available only during certain hours due to shift schedules and staffing issues<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the flip side, private patrol services are available 24\/7<\/a> and can be much more flexible than police details when it comes to scheduling patrol times.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The private security contractor, while acting as an agent on behalf of the property owner, can access any part of the property inside or out.<\/strong> For the police to enter a building, let’s say in response to an alarm call, there would have to be probable cause for them to enter the building. In other words, the door would need to be open, kicked in, or there would need to be a broken window or some other evidence that a crime is\/was being committed.<\/p>\n

The private security patrol agent can perform a full search of the property on behalf of the owner and question any individuals on the property at any time, for any reason without violating that person’s rights.<\/strong> Police officers are government agents, therefore they need to abide by the 4th and 14th amendments.<\/p>\n

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What is the 4th Amendment?<\/b><\/div>\n
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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.<\/div>\n
via http:\/\/constitution.laws.com\/4th-amendment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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What is the 14th Amendment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNo State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.<\/p>\n

via http:\/\/constitution.laws.com\/14th-amendment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Check out the following article for some good points of view from a former police officer:<\/p>\n

The decision to have off duty law enforcement or a private security firm is always difficult. Choosing State, County or Municipal police will always have some unforeseen drawbacks. As a former police officer, I can state unequivocally the following:<\/p>\n