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Security and Loss Prevention
An Introduction
Multidisciplinary approach to teaching foundations, concepts, and theories of security and loss prevention to help security professionals meet today’s critical challenges
Philip Purpura (Author)
9780123878465
Hardback, published 28 March 2013
728 pages
23.4 x 19 x 3.8 cm, 1.72 kg
"The sixth edition of this comprehensive resource for the security professional has been updated to be even more relevant…it now includes more topics related to the quickly moving field of information technology…a model overview of the security industry and a solid and reliable reference." --SecurityManagement.com and in ASIS Dynamics, May/June 2014 "The sixth edition of this best-selling book continues the tradition of providing introductory and advanced coverage of the security profession for both students and professionals…Globally recognized and on the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional reading list, the new edition contains updates on security and loss prevention research and methods as well as an all-new focus on recent technologies…how these apply to security and loss prevention." --SecurityPark online, December 16, 2013
The sixth edition 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 Philip 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 sixth edition of Security and Loss Prevention enhances its position in the market as a 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.
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
Subject Areas: Computer security [UR], Security services [KNSS], Management & management techniques [KJM]
