Journal article
Security managers' perceptions of industry regulation: An Australian study
Security Journal, Vol.6(4), pp.227-234
1995
Abstract
In Australia, as in many other countries, regulation of the security industry is highly fragmented and subject to frequent criticisms of both inadequacy and over-regulation. For many, the industry is seen as providing an essential service but one that is vulnerable to exploitation and abuse by unscrupulous operators. Improved regulation has been promoted as a crucial component in upgrading the industry, but at present this lacks clear direction, leadership and support. Cynicism over government regulation has led to alternative proposals including de-regulation and self-regulation. In a survey of managers of Australian security companies, industry leaders rejected the latter models, instead showing a high level of consensus in favor of government regulation, especially in the area of mandated training. © 1995 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Details
- Title
- Security managers' perceptions of industry regulation: An Australian study
- Authors
- Timothy Prenzler (Author)
- Publication details
- Security Journal, Vol.6(4), pp.227-234
- Publisher
- Palgrave MacMillan Ltd.
- Date published
- 1995
- DOI
- 10.1016/0955-1662(94)00132-4
- ISSN
- 0955-1662; 0955-1662
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; School of Law and Criminology - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449378202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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