ABSTRACT
The interplay between public and private law enforcement and the modern delivery of public safety from privatized interest continues unabated. Everywhere, public police entities engage the private sector, governments employ private sector companies for security of facilities and asset protection, communities turn to both arms of the justice model, and the military industrial complex appreciates the value of private sector involvement in military operations. This chapter examines the current cooperative programs between public and private law enforcement. It deals with the distinct, yet complementary functional approaches to crime prevention, deterrence, and policy interests of the public and private sectors, requirements in training and other qualifications, and a critical review of stereotypic and prejudicial perceptions of both law enforcement interests. The chapter provides recommendations from the National Committee on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals as well as the findings of The Hallcrest Reports I and II as well as the Private Sector Office of the Department of Homeland Security.
