Taylor & Francis Inc Principles of Security and Crime Prevention 4th edition

A tutorial and reference for practitioners and students of private security who are charged with protecting businesses and assets. Following a brief history of the security industry, it looks at its current practice, the threat environment with a special emphasis on terrorism, fundamentals of physical security and access control, common security problems, and safety issues. Chapters also considers aspects of running a security business, such as selection and training, cooperative programs, and career orientation. The fourth edition expands the discussion of crime prevention; earlier ones appeared between 1981 and 1994. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) This introductory text provides a thorough overview of the private security system. This edition includes crime prevention and its zones of protection - the theoretical framework that provides the bridge between private and public sector law enforcement. From the historical development and the professional nature of security and crime prevention to the legal aspects of private security, this well-rounded text covers basic elements of security and crime prevention. Includes photos, figures, tables and illustrations. Appendices include security job descriptions, crime awareness and campus security act of 1990, school lsafey resources, counterterrorism security checklist, terrorism risk assessment, risk identification procedures, selections from the private security task force report, checklist for security surveys. Autorid: Pamela Collins, Truett Ricks, Clifford Van Meter