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... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > social history of crime > police and law enforcement > private police

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private police  

Definition

  • Private police are members of private-sector organizations providing personnel who offer various police-related activities, usually on a contractual basis. The range and nature of the services offered has varied considerably, depending on the location and nature of the venue concerned and the changing legislative structure in force. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Private Police]

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