Introduction to Security, 3eaddresses public and private security operations and management all in a single text. The history, threats to, and legal aspects of security are included, as well as global considerations. This edition features unprecedented coverage of budgeting; planning; homeland security; career opportunities and future trends. New case studies have been added to each chapter and numerous examples tackle issues encountered in the field. With a focus on career preparation, this edition can be used as a prep tool for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam and introduces readers to 18 of the most popular security sectors.
Table of Contents
PART I INTRODUCTION: SECURITY'S ROLE IN SOCIETY
Chapter 1 HISTORY AND OVERVIEW
Chapter 2 THREATS TO SAFETY AND SECURITY
Chapter 3 LEGAL ASPECTS OF SECURITY
PART II SECURITY OPERATIONS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Chapter 4 PHYSICAL SECURITY: STRUCTURAL, ELECTRONIC, AND HUMAN PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Chapter 5 PERSONNEL SECURITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS
Chapter 6 INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SECURITY
PART III SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Chapter 7 RISK ASSESSMENT, SECURITY SURVEYS, AND PLANNING
Chapter 8 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 9 INVESTIGATIONS, INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS, AND REPORTING
PART IV SECURITY APPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS
Chapter 10 INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY, DISASTER RECOVERY, AND EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
Chapter 11 INDUSTRIAL SECURITY, RETAIL LOSS PREVENTION, AND WORKPLACE VIOLENCE
Chapter 12 HOMELAND SECURITY: CONFRONTING TERRORISM AND DOMESTIC THREATS
