Tool 20 – Respond to Private Security Provider Misconduct
On occasions, even the most well managed private security deployment can be challenged by misconduct.
- Issues can range from sleeping on the job, to inappropriate use of force and violations of international humanitarian law
- All situations are different
- While all allegations must be formally recorded, not all require a formal investigation
- When an investigation is required, the company should dedicate the necessary resources so it is handled effectively and communicated to the appropriate parties
- Upon findings, the company may need to take disciplinary or remedial actions to prevent similar incidents in the future
There is also a useful reference and guidance tool, which describes typical challenges that companies may encounter as they work with private security providers on the implementation of the VPs.
Step Guide
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Download the Action Planning worksheet 4.4 (p56)
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Review the suggested tasks in the first column
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Evaluate the suggested action items in the second column, in light of the desired outcomes in column three
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Use these suggestions to help create an action plan for responding to private security provider misconduct
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Download and consider the Challenges in Dealing with Private Security Providers worksheet 4.5 (p57), it has been designed to be a useful reference and guidance tool but by no means, is the list exhaustive