Private Security and the Law

Summarize the powers of arrest for private citizens and for police officers in your state.
Compare and contrast the powers of arrest for these two occupations.
Explain why differences exist in the powers of arrest between these two occupations.
Describe the circumstances under which a private citizen can make an arrest in your state.
Explain the potential liabilities a private citizen might face when making an arrest.
Determine the key criteria necessary to make an arrest in your state for a given situation.
Integrate at least two quality resources using in-text citations and a source list page in your assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details.
Your paper should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
Include a cover page containing the assignment title, your name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
Include a source list page. Citations and references must follow SWS format. The source list page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Analyze the impact of laws and the legal environment on private security.