Philip Purpura

Security and Loss Prevention

An Introduction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The 6e of Security and Loss Prevention continues the tradition of providing introductory and advanced coverage of the body of knowledge of the security profession. To bridge theory to practice is the book¿s backbone, and Phil Purpura continues this strong effort with new sidebars and text boxes presenting actual security challenges from real-life situations. Globally recognized and on the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional reading list, the 6e enhances its position in the market as comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date treatment of the area, connecting the public and private sector and the worlds of physical security and technological security. Purpura once again demonstrates why students and professionals alike rely on this best-selling text as a timely, reliable resource encompassing the breadth and depth of considerations involved when implementing general loss prevention concepts and security programs within an organization. NEW TO THIS EDITION: This is a major revision that contains updates on security and loss prevention research and methods as well as an all-new focus on recent technologies like social networks, digital evidence warrants, and advances in CCTV and how those apply to security and loss prevention. This edition also includes a complete update to the issues, statistics, and career options in the security world, adding more than 100 pages of new material.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science
• 6th edition
• Seitenzahl: 728
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Februar 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 192mm x 43mm
• Gewicht: 1624g
• ISBN-13: 9780123878465
• ISBN-10: 0123878462
• Artikelnr.: 36722803

Autorenporträt

Philip P. Purpura has been a criminal justice educator for more than 20 years. He has directed criminal justice, security, and paralegal programs, and has practical experience as a security consultant, expert witness, security manager, corporate investigator, and police officer. Mr. Purpura is the author of several other textbooks and numerous articles published in newsletters, magazines, and journals.

Inhaltsangabe

Part I Introduction to Security and Loss Prevention
Chapter 1 The History of Security and Loss Prevention: A Critical
Perspective
Chapter 2 The Business, Careers, and Challenges of Security and Loss
Prevention
Part II Reducing the Problem of Loss
Chapter 3 Foundations of Security and Loss Prevention
Chapter 4 Law
Chapter 5 Internal and External Relations
Chapter 6 Applicant Screening and Employee Socialization
Chapter 7 Internal Threats and Countermeasures
Chapter 8 External Threats and Countermeasures
Chapter 9 Services and Systems: Methods Toward Wise Purchasing Decisions
Chapter 10 Investigations
Chapter 11 Accounting, Accountability, and Auditing
Chapter 12 Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Emergency Management
Chapter 13 Life Safety, Fire Protection, and Emergencies
Chapter 14 Safety in the Workplace
Part III Special Problems and Countermeasures
Chapter 15 Terrorism and Homeland Security
Chapter 16 Protecting Critical Infrastructures, Key Assets, and Borders
Chapter 17 Loss Prevention at Businesses and Institutions
Chapter 18 Topics of Concern
Chapter 19 Your Future in Security and Loss Prevention