NCJ Number
139637
Journal
Security Management Volume: 36 Issue: 11 Dated: (November 1992) Pages: 67-68,70-71
Date Published
1992
Length
4 pages
Annotation
In today's legal environment, contracts between security service vendors and consumers must protect and aid all parties involved.
Abstract
Negotiating a security agreement requires that both vendor and consumer define the purpose of the service. Examples of terms and conditions to be included in a security agreement are scope of work, premises to be patrolled, guard staffing, field supervisors, guard replacement, uniforms and equipment, and hours. A security agreement must also contain provisions relevant to payment, power to execute contract, responsible parties, special skills, termination, personnel policies, insurance, indemnification, labor relations, breach of contract, guard training, licensing, independent contractor status, and performance. Laws on negligence, negligent security, and premise liability change constantly, and security practitioners need to be aware of these changes. Premise liability constitutes a body of law that focuses on the liability of property owners for what happens on their premises. For example, hotel owners are liable for assaults on guests, employers are responsible for employee safety, and plant owners are liable for the safety of vendors and delivery people while on site. Whether security officers can carry and actually use weapons should be handled by an attorney.