Private Security
/ˈpraɪvɪt sɪˈkjʊərɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The provision of security services such as guarding, surveillance, and protection by non-governmental entities.
Private security firms often contract with businesses to protect their premises.
- (n.) A regulatory framework and legal standards governing non-state actors who provide security services.
Laws regulating private security require licensing and adherence to specific operational standards.
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Commentary
The term encompasses both the practical service and the legal regulation of those services, important in distinguishing private actors from governmental law enforcement.
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