A new article by LJB Security Training on EzineArticles.com discusses eyewitness testimony and its importance for security officers.

Security guards are the individuals who are most likely to be the first to intercept criminals or troublemakers at their site, but most guards aren’t equipped to use nearly as much force as a police officer. This often makes it problematic for guards to resist, detain or arrest criminals on their own, especially if there are more than one; in this situation, the crucial factor in suspect apprehension is an accurate and complete description that will allow police to focus on pursuit.

The article discusses the importance of security guards being able to offer such a description to law enforcement; at the same time, it cautions against mistaken eyewitness testimony, which can lead police off track and even, in severe cases, cause mistaken convictions.

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