| Description |
1 online resource (545 pages) |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Introduction to Security; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 1 Origins and Development of 21st Century Security; Introduction; Security in England; The 18th Century; The Impact of Industrial Expansion; Security in the United States; Development of Private Security; The Beginning of Modern Security; Early Security Information Sharing; The Costs; Crime Trends and Security; Growth of Private Security; Growing Pains and Government Involvement; Professionalism; New Thinking; Summary; Review Questions; References |
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2 Defining Security's RoleIntroduction; What Is Private Security?; Protection of Life and Property; Security Functions; Security Services; Contract versus Proprietary Services; Advantages of Contract Services; Cost; Administration; Staffing; Unions; Impartiality; Expertise; Advantages of Proprietary Officers; Quality of Personnel; Control; Loyalty; Prestige; Deciding on a Contract Security Firm; Hybrid Systems; Engaged Liaison; Support; Reviews; Measurement; Private Security and Public Law Enforcement; Complementary Roles; Relationships after September 11, 2001; Summary; Review Questions |
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Computer/Intellectual Property SecurityGovernment Service; Other Services; Summary; Review Questions; References; 4 Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation; Introduction; Adequacy of Private Security Training; Proposed Federal Regulation; The Role of Higher Education; Training; Certification and Regulation; Regulation; Certification; Magazines and Periodicals; Summary; Review Questions; References; 5 Homeland Security: Security Since September 11, 2001 and Beyond; Introduction; Global Security; Private Enterprise Response; Transit Security; Airport Security; Bus Security |
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Port/Shipping SecurityRail Security; Over-the-Road; Electrical Grid Issues; Nuclear Facilities; Oil and Gas Facilities; Water Utilities; Retail; City Centers; Public Events and Cultural Centers; Sports Arenas; Conference Sites and Hotels; Museums; Construction Industry; Agriculture; Hospitals; Federal Response in the United States; Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Cyber Security and Computer Protection; Comprehensive National Cyber Security Initiative; The US-VISIT Program; The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS); Federal Identification Cards |
| Summary |
Introduction to Security has been the leading text on private security for over thirty years. Celebrated for its balanced and professional approach, this new edition gives future security professionals a broad, solid base that prepares them to serve in a variety of positions in a growing field that is immune to outsourcing. Former and current members of the military, as well as works displaced by disappearing jobs, can all benefit from reading this book. The author team as well as an outstanding group of subject-matter experts combine knowledge and experience to create content geared |
| Bibliography |
References3 Career Opportunities in Loss Prevention; Introduction; Key Factors Increasing Security Opportunities; The Security/Loss-Prevention Occupation; Security Manager; Personal Security; Brand Protection; Private Investigators; Consultants; Opportunities in Sales; Opportunities in Industry; Opportunities in Retail; Opportunities in Health Care; Airport and Airline Security/Sky Marshals; Hotel Security; Campus Security; Banking Security; Security Services; Guard Services; Patrol Services; Armored Delivery Services; Locksmithing; Alarm Response Services/Technology Experts |
| Notes |
Homeland Security Presidential Directive/Hspd-12 (HSPD-12) |
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English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Private security services.
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Private security services -- Management
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Industries -- Security measures.
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Retail trade -- Security measures.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Law Enforcement.
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Industries -- Security measures
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Private security services
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Private security services -- Management
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Retail trade -- Security measures
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Halibozek, Edward
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Walters, David
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| ISBN |
9780123850584 |
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0123850584 |
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