A unique, all-in-one resource, this book presents the basics of security as well as security management of public and private security services in a single text. More than 20 security environments, applications, and services are identified and explored, along with the issues encountered in these areas. NEW! The comprehensive approach incorporates information from the social sciences to provide a diverse look at security through an understanding of sociology, economics, psychology, and criminal justice. UPDATED! A complete reorganization enhances continuity and flow of the material and provides common cores for each chapter from which instructors can teach. Each chapter is written and designed to be covered during a one-week period, making the book ideal for a traditional semester-long college course. UPDATED! Information on career opportunities, formerly provided in Chapter 13, is now integrated throughout the book and specifically linked to topical issues found in each chapter. NEW! A national/international perspective looks at security both in the United States and around the world. A new Chapter 13 explores security in an international context.
UPDATED! Current issues and information include: An in-depth and current review of sensor technologies; Updated figures and charts throughout; Updated links to Internet sites; and An updated Glossary. Students are motivated and involved in learning through engaging content and extensive learning tools, including: A concise, clear, easy-to-read format; Case studies and real-life examples; Boxed features; NEW! A minimum of 10 discussion questions and exercises for each chapter; and Chapter summaries, key term lists, and review exercises to ensure mastery of chapter content. A focus on practical aspects of the field makes the book appropriate for both students and experienced security professionals. Written by an expert in the field of security Functions as an excellent prep tool for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam Additional chapter-by-chapter changes include: An in-depth, comprehensive review of security and fire terminology (Chapter 2) Updated case law related to the private security industry (Chapter 3) An in-depth review of sensor technologies and information related to the core elements of physical protection systems (Chapter 4) New information related to security background checks, continued reliability, workplace violence, and executive protection (Chapter 5) Complete re-write of the information security chapter concentrating on cyber security, key components of an information security program, and SCADA security (Chapter 6) Updates throughout Chapter 7 to include security to banking/finance, courthouse, educational, health care, entertainment and religious institutions A new emphasis in Chapter 8 dedicated to industrial security , exploring issues related to manufacturing and cargo security. This chapter also explores the utility, hospitality, retail, office and residential security practices. New and updated information on the Department of Homeland Security, NIPP, and transportation security, including a review of the aviation, trucking, railroad and maritime industries (Chapter 9) Core information related to management, leadership, and ethics is now in Chapter 10, instead of being scattered throughout the text. This chapter also includes an updated section on ethics. A reorganized Chapter 11 that explores issues related to human resource management , and includes a review of core entry-level managerial tasks that include writing policies and procedures, scheduling, planning, and budgeting.
A refocused Chapter 12 now concentrates on risk management New information related to human security, and updated legislative changes and trends (Chapter 14).