Security and Loss Prevention An Introduction

Name: Security and Loss Prevention An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780750674379

ISBN-10: 0750674377

ISBN-13: 9780750674379

Edition: 4th 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Philip P. Purpura

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This fourth edition of Security and Loss Prevention has been updated with newer laws, technology, security strategies and statistics, to meet the needs of the ever-changing security profession.

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List price: $68.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date: 3/25/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 519
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English

About the Author	p. xvii
Preface	p. xix
Acknowledgments	p. xxiii
Introduction to Security and Loss Prevention	p. 1
The History of Security and Loss Prevention: A Critical Perspective	p. 3
Objectives	p. 3
Why Critical Thinking?	p. 3
How Can We Think Critically?	p. 4
Why Think Critically About the History of Security and Loss Prevention?	p. 5
Security and Loss Prevention Defined	p. 6
History	p. 7
Early Civilizations	p. 8
More Contemporary Times	p. 11
Case Problems	p. 21
Notes	p. 21
The Business and Careers of Security and Loss Prevention	p. 23
Objectives	p. 23
What is the Extent of Losses?	p. 23
The Security Industry	p. 25
Careers: Loss Prevention Services and Specialists	p. 28
The Limitations of the Criminal Justice System: Implications for Loss Prevention Practitioners	p. 32
Challenges of the Security Industry	p. 32
Case Problems	p. 39
Notes	p. 41
Reducing the Problem of Loss	p. 43
Foundations of Security and Loss Prevention	p. 45
Objectives	p. 45
The Security and Loss Prevention Profession	p. 45
Methods for Protection Programs	p. 48
Evaluation of Loss Prevention Programs	p. 57
Standards	p. 60
Proprietary Security	p. 62
Case Problems	p. 66
Notes	p. 66
Law	p. 69
Objectives	p. 69
Origins of Law	p. 69
Tort Law	p. 72
Premises Protection and Negligence	p. 73
Contract Law	p. 77
Administrative Law	p. 78
Criminal Justice Procedure	p. 80
Arrest Law	p. 83
Case Problems	p. 87
The Decision for "You Be the Judge"	p. 88
Notes	p. 88
Internal and External Relations	p. 91
Objectives	p. 91
Internal and External Relations	p. 91
Internal Relations	p. 96
External Relations	p. 100
Special Problems	p. 103
Case Problems	p. 109
Notes	p. 110
Applicant Screening and Employee Socialization	p. 113
Objectives	p. 113
Employment Law	p. 114
Screening Methods	p. 120
Employee Socialization	p. 128
Case Problems	p. 135
The Decision for "You Be the Judge"	p. 138
Notes	p. 139
Internal Threats and Countermeasures	p. 141
Objectives	p. 141
Internal Theft	p. 143
Management Countermeasures	p. 149
Physical Security Countermeasures	p. 153
Case Problems	p. 184
Notes	p. 184
External Threats and Countermeasures	p. 187
Objectives	p. 187
Methods of Unauthorized Entry	p. 188
Countermeasures	p. 189
Case Problems	p. 222
Notes	p. 223
Services and Systems: Methods Toward Wise Purchasing Decisions	p. 225
Objectives	p. 225
The Dangers of Purchasing	p. 226
Purchasing Security Services	p. 227
Purchasing Security Systems	p. 232
Outsourcing	p. 234
Case Problem	p. 236
The Decision for "You Be the Judge"	p. 236
Notes	p. 236
Investigations	p. 239
Objectives	p. 239
Types of Investigations	p. 240
Law	p. 246
Interviewing and Interrogation	p. 248
Information Sources	p. 252
Identity Theft	p. 255
Investigative Leads	p. 256
Surveillance	p. 258
Information Accuracy	p. 259
Report Writing	p. 260
Testimony	p. 261
Case Problems	p. 264
Notes	p. 264
Accounting, Accountability, and Auditing: Keys to Survival	p. 267
Objectives	p. 267
Accounting	p. 268
Accountability	p. 270
Auditing	p. 276
Case Problems	p. 281
Notes	p. 281
Fires and Other Disasters	p. 283
Objectives	p. 283
The Problem Posed by Fire	p. 283
Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression Strategies	p. 288
Other Disasters	p. 302
Case Problems	p. 310
Notes	p. 311
Safety	p. 313
Objectives	p. 313
Accident Statistics and Costs	p. 313
History of Safety Legislation	p. 315
Safety Strategies	p. 325
Case Problems	p. 330
Notes	p. 330
Risk Management and Insurance	p. 333
Objectives	p. 333
Risk Management	p. 333
Insurance	p. 337
Case Problem	p. 349
The Decision for "You be the Judge	p. 349
The Decision for "You be the Judge #2"	p. 349
Notes	p. 350
Specialized Problems in Loss Prevention	p. 351
Retail Loss Prevention	p. 353
Objectives	p. 353
Shrinkage	p. 353
Internal Loss Prevention Strategies	p. 355
Shoplifting	p. 366
Robbery and Burglary	p. 382
Shopping Mall Strategies	p. 386
Case Problems	p. 387
Notes	p. 387
Loss Prevention at Select Facilities	p. 389
Objectives	p. 389
Computer Facilities	p. 389
Nuclear Facilities	p. 399
Department of Defense Required Security	p. 401
Case Problems	p. 404
Notes	p. 404
Loss Prevention at Select Institutions	p. 407
Objectives	p. 407
Educational Institutions	p. 407
Healthcare Institutions	p. 416
Banks and Financial Institutions	p. 425
Government Institutions	p. 430
Case Problems	p. 432
Notes	p. 433
Topics of Concern	p. 435
Objectives	p. 435
Protection of Sensitive Information	p. 435
Communications Security	p. 442
Terrorism	p. 448
Executive Protection	p. 457
Substance Abuse	p. 464
Workplace Violence	p. 470
Case Problems	p. 473
Notes	p. 474
Your Future in Security and Loss Prevention	p. 477
Objectives	p. 477
Security and Loss Prevention in the Future	p. 477
Trends Affecting Security and Loss Prevention	p. 479
Education	p. 483
Employment	p. 485
Case Problems	p. 489
Notes	p. 490
Index	p. 491
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