Why does california require that security officers be trained in the power of arrest when it is not the security guard’s job to assume police power? it is a new power recently granted. security guards are used as an extension of the state police. they make a citizen’s arrest. they are given special authority in california.

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Most frequently, the private security employee, under the law, has the equivalent power of a private citizen to arrest, to defend himself and others, to investigate, and to carry firearms. Usually hedoes not have special police powers, ,nor is he subject to the constitutional and statutory limitations of public law. Hoped I helped you:)