Synopses & Reviews
Continuing the tradition of the original editions, the Fourth Edition of Security and Loss Prevention is designed to provide security students and professionals with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. Functioning as a bridge between physical security and computer security, the Fourth Edition provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to crime, fire, accident, error, and mismanagement.
The Fourth Edition is completely updated with new coverage of Information Technology (IT) as it relates to Physical Security, the Business and Careers of Security and Loss Prevention, Risk Analysis, E-business Loss Prevention, and OSHA standards. The book includes new case studies, sidebar questions, international perspectives, Web exercises, and industry links throughout the text. Written in a reader-friendly, interactive style, it serves as an essential reference to applying loss prevention theory to create real-world security solutions.
A brand new Instructor's Manual is available for this edition.
* Recommended reading for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam
* Includes practical case studies and dozens of illustrations
* Covers cutting edge and extremely timely topics and threats including the Internet, terrorism, and e-commerce security issues
Review
"An example of true expertise...a well-regarded textbook that has been updated with a post-9-11 perspective."
-SECURITY MANAGEMENT
"...an outstanding introduction to loss prevention concepts and security management implementation."
CRIME & JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL
Synopsis
Continuing the tradition of the original editions, the Fourth Edition of Security and Loss Prevention is designed to provide security students and professionals with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. Functioning as a bridge between physical security and computer security, the Fourth Edition provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to crime, fire, accident, error, and mismanagement.
The Fourth Edition is completely updated with new coverage of Information Technology (IT) as it relates to Physical Security, the Business and Careers of Security and Loss Prevention, Risk Analysis, E-business Loss Prevention, and OSHA standards. The book includes new case studies, sidebar questions, international perspectives, Web exercises, and industry links throughout the text. Written in a reader-friendly, interactive style, it serves as an essential reference to applying loss prevention theory to create real-world security solutions.
A brand new Instructor's Manual is available for this edition.
* Recommended reading for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam
* Includes practical case studies and dozens of illustrations
* Covers cutting edge and extremely timely topics and threats including the Internet, terrorism, and e-commerce security issues
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Philip P. Purpura, CPP, has been a security educator for more than 20 years and has directed criminal justice, security, and paralegal programs. Mr. Purpura holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and Eastern Kentucky University, respectively and has served as a security consultant, expert witness, security manager, corporate investigator, and police officer. Mr. Purpura is the author of four other Butterworth-Heinemann titles and numerous articles published in newsletters, magazines, and journals.
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her Butterworth-Heinemann titles and numerous articles published in newsletters, magazines, and journals.
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master's degrees in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and Eastern Kentucky University, respectively and has served as a security consultant, expert witness, security manager, corporate investigator, and police officer. Mr. Purpura is the author of four other Butterworth-Heinemann titles and numerous articles published in newsletters, magazines, and journals.
About the Author
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.
Table of Contents
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgements
Ch. 1 The History of Security and Loss Prevention: A Critical Perspective
Ch. 2 The Business and Careers of Security and Loss Prevention
Ch. 3 Foundations of Security and Loss Prevention
Ch. 4 Law
Ch. 5 Internal and External Relations
Ch. 6 Applicant Screening and Employee Socialization
Ch. 7 Internal Threats and Countermeasures
Ch. 8 External Threats and Countermeasures
Ch. 9 Services and Systems: Methods Toward Wise Purchasing Decisions
Ch. 10 Investigations
Ch. 11 Accounting, Accountability, and Auditing: Keys to Survival
Ch. 12 Fires and Other Disasters
Ch. 13 Safety
Ch. 14 Risk Management and Insurance
Ch. 15 Retail Loss Prevention
Ch. 16 Loss Prevention at Select Facilities
Ch. 17 Loss Prevention at Select Institutions;
Ch. 18 Topics of Concern
Ch. 19 Your Future in Security and Loss Prevention
Index