"ASIS International." [http://www.asisonline.org]. Abstract: ASIS International is the largest international organization for security professionals. Corporate executives and other management personnel, as well as consultants, architects, attorneys and federal, state and local law enforcement, are also becoming involved with ASIS International. Included in their website are some of their various publications, lists of upcoming security events, and professional development programs.

"International Security Management Association." [http://www.ismanet.com/index.asp]. Abstract: Founded in 1983, the International Security Management Association's (ISMA) mission is to provide and support a forum of security executives whose expertise can be utilized to enhance professional and business security standards. Their by-laws and contact information are included in their website.

"Private Sector Liaison Committee." [http://209.207.209.165/div_sec_com/committees/pslc.htm]. Abstract: An International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) committee composed of representative members from all facets of the private security sector and law enforcement community. The role of the committee is to improve the relationship between the private and public sectors through discussion and dissemination of information on a continuing basis. Guidelines for the use of closed circuit televisions, a police chief article regarding the committee, and a section of special reports are provided on this website.

This bibliography is a representative selection of materials either owned or on order by the FBI Academy Library. Inclusion of an item does not represent an endorsement by the FBI of the material or its author.

"The Role of Private Security in Law Enforcement." [http://www.lubrinco.com/lgpvtsec.html]. Abstract: The text of a speech presented at the 1998 conference of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers regarding the role of private security in law enforcement. Provides an overview of what private security does and how it relates to law enforcement, focusing on how both jobs could be made easier through improved cooperation.

American Society for Industrial Security. "Security Management Online." [http://www.securitymanagement.com]. Abstract: A very comprehensive website that contains a section of magazine highlights from "Security Management," as well as an index dating back to 1996, a library/links section, current news, discussion forums, and an excellent section titled "beyond print" that links to such things as legislation and events, and includes a link at the bottom to archived articles that is well worth checking out. .

Benson, Bruce L. To Serve and Protect: Privatization and Community in Criminal Justice. New York: New York University Press, 1998.Call Number: HV 9950 .B49 1998Abstract: Analyzes the trend toward privatization in the criminal justice system, noting that for centuries crime control was almost entirely private and community based. Benson argues that current government- based system neither protects the innocent nor dispenses justice. He weighs the benefits and liabilities of various levels of privatization and offers suggestions for improvements in the current system.

Cahners Business Information. "Security: For Buyers of Products, Systems, and Services." [http://www.securitymagazine.com]. Abstract: On this site, Cahners - a publisher of business information - maintains an events database, product database, a daily news section, and offers a free subscription to SECURITY magazine. Other useful features are security newsletters from various industries, a 2000 Industry Forecast, and a Security @ the Millennium White Paper presented at the 1999 ASIS International Seminar.

Eyres, William E. "Putting the Brakes on Information Age Crime." Police Chief 66, no. 6(June 1999): 23(6).Abstract: Advances in technology have bought many benefits, but have also created a new set of criminals. To counter these new crimes and criminals, law enforcement has been required to change in a number of significant ways. The information and experience needed to investigate and prosecute these new crimes was not typically available in police departments, but the private sector developers and manufacturers of high-tech products often had the skills needed by the police, prompting many departments to create "high-tech squads." A brief history of the cooperation between the police and private sector in combating information age crime is given, and different programs and initiatives are discussed.

Felson, Marcus and Ronald V. Clarke. Business and Crime Prevention. Monsey, NY: Criminal Justice Press, 1997.Call Number: HV 8290 .B88 1997Abstract: A compilation of papers presented at a conference held at Rutgers University on the subject of business and crime prevention.

Fischer, Robert J. and Gion Green. Introduction to Security, Sixth Edition. Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998.Call Number: HV 8290 .G74 1998Abstract: Provides a comprehensive coverage of security issues from security equipment and procedures, to management and loss theory. Among the 21 chapters, are "Defining Security's Role," "Security and the Law," "Security: Its Problems, Its Future," and new chapters on workplace violence and drugs in the workplace, not in the previous editions.

Foote, Michael B. "Interactive Security: Police and Private Security Join Forces." Police Chief 66, no. 6(June 1999): 57-61.Abstract: Interactive security is a sophisticated system that simultaneously records and relays live audio and video to a remote command center manned by security intervention specialists. Police officers that work with interactive security systems are able to prevent and resolve crimes more effectively than ever before. The author discusses the numerous benefits to both public police and private security.

Institute for Law and Justice and the Hallcrest Division of Science Applications International Corporation. "Operation Cooperation." [http://www.ilj.org/securitypartners/coop_paper_old.htm]. Abstract: A project, supported by a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, to study the nature of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and private security operations. The research for this paper examined numerous sources, many of which were cooperative programs already in existence, to offer a synopsis of the key concepts in law enforcement-private security cooperation.

Jones, Radford and Patricia P. Millers. "Public-Private Partnerships Enhance Critical Incident Planning." Police Chief 66, no. 6(June 1999): 52(3).Abstract: A partnership between public, private and academic sectors in the state of Michigan, funded by a grant by the Department of Justice, is aimed at developing procedures and best practices for emergency and critical-incident planning, response and recovery. Five regional meetings are planned to develop protocols which will be distributed statewide to police, fire, emergency services officials and government officials, and also to business, civic, and professional associations in the private sector.

Mangan, Terrence J. and Michael G. Shanahan. "Public Law Enforcement/Private Security: A New Partnership." [http://www.phreak.com/archives/The_Hacker_Chronicles_II/lawnt/pubprivs.txt]. Abstract: An article contained in the September 28, 1998 archives of the Hacker Chronicles that discusses the scope of private security duties, cooperative efforts between public law enforcement and private security, and the outlook for an improved partnership in the future.

Micucci, Anthony. "A Typology of Private Policing Operational Styles." Journal of Criminal Justice 26, no. 1(January 1998-February 1998): 41(11).Abstract: Findings of a study of 36 security officers whose objective was to present a typology of different types of security work to include crime fighters, guards, and bureaucratic cops in the private security sector, then outline the effects on service delivery produced by the existence of different types of operational styles identified in the typology. Identifies problem areas on the individual and personal levels and offers suggestions for improvement, concluding with suggestions for future research for identifying additional security officer types.

Peck, David H. "When Police Walk the Security Beat: Hiring Off-Duty Police to Serve As Private Security Officers Creates Specific Legal Exposures for Organizations." Security Management 43, no. 10(October 1999): 39-45.Abstract: When hiring off-duty police as private security officers, organizations may benefit from their training, experience and police powers, but they also expose themselves to increased liability. The implications of off-duty police hiring are discussed in relation to the areas of constitutional rights, assault and battery claims, negligent hiring, the issuance of miranda warnings, and searches.

Radcliff, Deborah. "The Cyber-Mod Squad Sets Out After Crackers." Computerworld 34, no. 25(June 2000): 44-45.Abstract: The New York office of the Secret Service heads the Electronic Crimes Task Force (ECTF), a five-year old task force aimed at fighting information technology criminals. It is a cyber-crime clearing base to coordinate efforts, exchange information, review cases, and learn from other incidents. Concentrating mainly on the New York area, ECTF is expanding its scope to include the Washington area. Included in its membership are about 180 top federal and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, as well as approximately 60 companies from the private sector.

Reader, Lockheed and Stan Martin. "Public/Private Commitment = Significantly Fewer False Alarms." Police Chief 66, no. 6(June 1999): 28(3).Abstract: IACP's Private Sector Liaison Committee embarked on a project to address the high number of dispatches for false alarms, forming a Model States' False Dispatch Reduction Program. Preliminary results from the project are presented in this article.

Seamon, Thomas. "IACP's Private Sector Liaison Committee: Partners in Public Safety." Police Chief 66, no. 6(June 1999): 17(3).Abstract: Founded in 1986, IACP's Private Sector Liaison Committee (PSLC) is a group of professionals from the public and private sectors who research, debate, and develop guidelines to enhance public law enforcement and private sector relationships. Discussed in this article are some of the guidelines already developed, their works in progress, and the committee's future.

Southerland, Randy. "Dispatch to Nowhere: Police and Industry Tackle Lingering Problem of Silencing False Alarms." Access Control & Security Systems Integration 43, no. 2(February 2000): 1+.Notes: Available through Wilson Web.Abstract: Presents viable ways that law enforcement and the security industry can and are working together to curb incidences of false alarms.

Stark, Andrew. "Arresting Developments: When Police Power Goes Private." American Prospect 42(February 1999): 41-48.Notes: Available through Wilson Web.Abstract: The writer identifies three ways in which policing practices are transgressing the line between the public and the private, siting the increasing use of police officers to enforce privately established rules; the enforcement of certain public ordinances in private spaces; and the possibility that public funds could be used to pay for police forces that are under private control. He discusses the basic problem of how to strike the proper balance between private and public policing.

Stees, John D. Outsourcing Security: A Guide for Contracting Services. Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1998.Call Number: HV 8291 .U6 S74 1998Abstract: A management guide for contracting support services, particularly those associated with protective organizations. Provides security and facility managers with guidelines in conceptual planning, proposal evaluation and contract negotiation, and helps them to realize cost savings, improve productivity, and elevate the quality level of the contracted service.

Vellani, Karim H. "Security + Service = Satisfaction." Journal of Property Management 65, no. 3(May 2000-June 2000): 66-70.Notes: Available through Wilson Web.Abstract: Presents arguments for and against the use of private security in property management and considerations to be made.

Weinblatt, Richard B. "Solving High Tech Crimes: Private and Public Sector Partnerships." Law and Order 48, no. 4(April 2000): 109-12.Abstract: Discusses how the public-private partnership can assist in preventing overly intrusive investigations and in training both public and private security officers in the prevention and investigation of computer-related crimes.

Compiled by Veronica Sacra. 11/00