Mahesh Nalla, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption America's $7 billion-a-year private security industry is plagued with poor training and lax standards in some states, finds research led by Mahesh Nalla, professor of criminal justice at Michigan State University. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.