If a person hires a bodyguard, and something happens where the bodyguard intervenes on behalf of the client and it was excessive force etc., can the person that hired them be held responsible civilly or criminally since they acted as an agent or on their behalf?
2006-10-22 06:48:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. However it must be proved without doubt that the actions of the bodyguard was excessive and the security of the "principal" was not endangered. The "principal" must prove that they felt in danger of a threat (verbal or physical). The bodyguard must prove that his actions were the only actions available at that split second, or his client (the principal) would of been harmed. Now, the individual(s) who is claiming excessive force must prove that they were not a threat to the principal, or meant the principal any harm.
A Principal should have a insurance covering his/her security. A properly trained Personal Security person knows what force he or she can and can not use depending on the situation. In a threat to commit bodily harm on the principal.
Principal is the name of a person requiring personal security
The term "bodyguard" is not correct. The correct legal term is "Personal Security".
2006-10-22 07:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Fitforlife 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are hired and payed for there services. Any job calls for services? Does your job calls for services? They are there to protect them example secert service, FBI etc.
2006-10-22 13:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by Good Grief 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, that person is in your employee, so you are responsible.
2006-10-22 13:53:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋