Hess, Kären M., 1939-2010

Introduction to private security / Private security Kären M. Hess, with contributions by Christine Hess Orthmann. - 5th edition - Belmont, CA : Cengage Learning, 2009. - xxiv, 547 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

SECTION I: PRIVATE SECURITY: AN OVERVIEW 1
1 The Evolution of Private Security 1
2 The Private Security Professional 32
3 The Public/Private Interface 63
4 Legal and Ethical Considerations 92
SECTION II: BASIC SECURITY GOALS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES 119
5 Risk Management: The Foundation of Private Security 119
6 Enhancing Security through Physical Controls 151
7 Enhancing Security through Procedural. Controls 181
8 Preventing Losses from Accidents, Emergencies
and Natural Disasters 211
9 Preventing Losses from Criminal Actions 245
10 When Prevention Fails: Investigating, Reporting
and Testifying 273
SECTION III: CHALLENGES FACING SECURITY 303
11 Information Technology (IT) Security 303
12 Drugs and Violence in the Workplace 337
13 Terrorism and Homeland Security Responsibilities 370
SECTION IV: SECURITY SYSTEMS AT WORK 402
14 Securing the Infrastructure 402
15 Institutional Security 435
16 Commercial Security 465

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Private security services--United States.
Servicios de seguridad privada --Estados Unidos
Industries--Security measures.
Industrias --Medidas de seguridad

HV 8291 / H586i 2009

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