Hired officer arrests security guard...

Georgia. Here's the situation... A nightclub security guard breaks up a fight among three people inside the establishment. He physically (by pushing) removes them outside of the club to where an off duty officer working part time for the establishment is. The officer restrains one of the individuals while verbally commanding another to sit in front of the patrol car. The third aggressor supposedly swings at the security guard he was able to defend and counter then the individual sitting at the patrol car joins in he is also subdued by security guard. The outcome: security guard is arrested for simple battery on the first aggressor not the second. When interviewed security guard states that while breaking up the fight inside the club he was punched (have pictures) and his finger was jammed by someone grabbing it when he directed them to leave (finger pointing). My question is can the security guard pursue battery charges based on the fight inside? And why would he be arrested since it was established these people were fighting and non compliant? Also during the fight inside some items were broken.. can the establishment file some complaint for damage to property (said items equal about $50 but its the point)? By the way I am none of the parties involved.. I'm the owner. Any points of view would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Battery is essentially the unwanted laying of one's hands on another. The guard may have been arrested because the force used by the guard was not consistent with self-defense - in the opinion of the arresting officer, or, the arrest was made pursuant to a citizen's arrest (provided GA has such a law).

The management can certainly make a civil claim against the involved parties for damages. You might also want to check to see if your insurance covers damage or injuries to others in these cases. YOU might possibly be liable for some or all the medical bills of the involved parties.

- Carl