Can a security officer arrest a suspect for any misdemeanor that has been committed in his view or presence?

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2026-07-15 09:00

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Most security guards do not have powers of arrest - only those sworn as law enforcement officers do, which would make them privatized police, and not security guards. As for powers of detention, it varies greatly between agencies and properties they secure. Guards at a nuclear power plant can detain - mall security typically cannot.

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