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Book SynopsisPrivate Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice, Second Edition explains foundational security principlesdefining terms and outlining the increasing scope of security in daily lifewhile reflecting current practices of private security as an industry and profession.
The book looks at the development and history of the industry, outlines fundamental security principles, and the growing dynamic and overlap that exists between the private sector security and public safety and law enforcementespecially since the events of 9/11. Chapters focus on current practice, reflecting the technology-driven, fast-paced, global security environment. Such topics covered include security law and legal issues, risk management, physical security, human resources and personnel considerations, investigations, institutional and industry-specific security, crisis and emergency planning, computer, and information security. A running theme of this edition is highli
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"This is an excellent, practitioner-based and comprehensive textbook on the practice of private security as an industry." —Dr. Joshua Sinai, IASCP Homeland Security Bookshelf
"This is an excellent, practitioner-based and comprehensive textbook on the practice of private security as an industry." —Dr. Joshua Sinai, IASCP Homeland Security Bookshelf
Table of Contents1: Security Origins and Development 2: Concept, Context, and Definiition: Security 3: Private Security, Public Policing, and Occupational 4: Private Security Industry, Organizational Structure, and Definition 5: Private Security and the Law 6: Risk Management 7: Physical Security 8: Security: Human Resources and Personnel 9: Investigations and Investigative Reporting for the Security Professional 10: Crisis Planning and Prevention of Accidents, Emergencies, and Disasters 11: Critical Infrastructure Security 12: Private Security and Art and Cultural, Educational, Religious, and Medical Institutions 13: Private Security: Hospitality, Gaming, Event, and Mall Property 14: Information, IT, and Computer Security 15: The Future of the Private Security Industry: A Philosophical Outlook
