Security and Loss Prevention, Fifth Edition: An Introduction Review

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(More customer reviews)This fifth edition (2007) of Philip Purpura's "Security and Loss Prevention" has been undated to take an all-hazards look at the modern business of protecting business from loss, broadly defined.
Purpura sees loss prevention as any method by which individuals or organizations can prevent and control loss of assets, whether people, money, productivity or materials, under a variety of circumstances, including crime, fire, natural disaster, error or poor management. This broad-brush approach allow the author to address traditional physical security concerns, and also newer or less-traditional threats such as terrorism, natural disaster, workplace violence, information theft, substance abuse, and adverse legal action, to mention just a few topics.
The approach to each topic includes definitions, discussions, checklists, and questions designed to stimulate critical thinking. The text includes a nice selection of illustrations and graphics.
"Security and Loss Prevention" is an extremely useful introduction to the security business, suitable for the classroom and the workplace, and highly recommended to the teacher and the security professional.

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Since the first edition of Security and Loss Prevention was published in 1983, much has changed in security and loss prevention considerations.In the past five years alone, security awareness and the need for added business continuity and preparedness considerations has been uniquely highlighted given events such as Katrina, 9/11, the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the increase in world terrorist events.This edition of Security and Loss Prevention is fully updated and encompasses the breadth and depth of considerations involved in implementing general loss prevention concepts and security programs within an organization.The book provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to legal issues, theft and other crimes, fire, accidental or intentional harm from employees, as well as the many ramifications of corporate mismanagement. The new edition contains a brand new terrorism chapter, along with coverage on background investigations, protection of sensitive information, internal threats, and considerations at select facilities (nuclear, DoD, government and federal).Author Philip Purpura once again demonstrates why students and professionals alike rely on this best-selling text as a timely, reliable resource.-Covers the latest professional security issues surrounding Homeland Security and risks presented by threats of terrorism-Recommended reading for ASIS International's prestigious CPP Certification-Cases provide real-world applications

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Security and Loss Prevention, Fourth Edition: An Introduction Review

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(More customer reviews)Here is a book that is a must for all security supervisors in the contract and private sector in security. We all have to start with the basics when training new security supervisors and officers. Here is a book that can aid greatly to the end result that we in the industry are striving for well trained and knowledgable Security Supervisors and officers. All chapters of this book can be set to lesson plan for classroom study or chapters can be assigned to all and have them answer the questions at the end of each chapters. Teaching how and when a security survey should be conducted and explaining to the client the findings and the recommendations that were found during the survey. If you have the book keep it if you do not get a copy ASAP it will only make that much prepared for the changes in the industry that will taking place today into the next century and beyond. Good Luck. Dennis Medick

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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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The Security Handbook, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)The Security Handbook, Second EditionMy Partner and I used this as a text to train otherwise unemployable individuals to be licensed as security officers. The text helped 100% of the students to attain a score of 85% or better on their examination. It was essential helping students gain the skills necessary to obtain employment in the security industry.

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The Security Handbook, Second Edition is a user-friendly guide for security officers and guards, covering everything from introductory information to advanced topics.Whether looking for entry into the profession or development within the security industry, this book offers the practical information, training, and need-to-know techniques for the realization of professional goals.The Second Edition emphasizes the proper skills required to improve job performance -- customer service, security methods, patrolling, communicating, and report writing. Chapters cover such important topics as arrest law and procedure (including legal liability), self-defense and weapons, a new section on career planning, violence in the workplace, internal theft, burglary, robbery, terrorism, cybercrime, and first response during emergencies. Countermeasures to a variety of threats are explained throughout the book.Experienced security officers, supervisors, and managers will also find the book useful in outlining the changing roles and responsibilities of the protection officer and for helping train their front line staff.* Covers every important aspect of the security officer's job, with several new updates and access to online sources* Defines key terms and outlines basic information before moving on to more advanced topics* Each chapter includes an outline, chapter objectives, and follows with review questions to aid in the learning process* Features numerous examples, illustrations, Web sites, case studies, and new "What if?" scenarios to relate theory to practice* Serves as a comprehensive study guide for state mandated training and certification exams such as the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program sponsored by the IFPO

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