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Record Nr.

UNINA9910703128403321

Autore

Purpura Philip

Titolo

Security and Loss Prevention [[electronic resource] ] : An Introduction

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2007

[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, , 2002

ISBN

1-283-52542-9

9786613837875

0-08-055400-8

Edizione

[5th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (593 p.)

Collana

OSHA factsheet

Disciplina

658.4/73

658.4056

658.473

Soggetti

Burglary protection

Employee theft - Prevention

Employee theft -- Prevention

Fire prevention

Private security services

Security systems

Shoplifting - Prevention

Shoplifting -- Prevention

Private security services - Prevention

Burglary protection - Prevention

Employee theft

Shoplifting

Social Welfare & Social Work

Social Sciences

Criminology, Penology & Juvenile Delinquency

Statistics.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.



Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Security and Loss Prevention: An Introduction; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgments; PART I: Introduction to Security and Loss Prevention; Chapter 1. The History of Security and Loss Prevention: A Critical Perspective; Objectives; Why Critical Thinking?; How Can We Think Critically?; Why Think Critically about the History of Security and Loss Prevention?; Security and Loss Prevention Defined; History; Early Civilizations; More Contemporary Times; Case Problems; References

Chapter 2. The Business, Careers, and Challenges of Security and Loss PreventionObjectives; Introduction; Metrics; The Security Industry; Careers: Loss Prevention Services and Specialists; The Limitations of the Criminal Justice System: Implications for Loss Prevention Practitioners; Challenges of the Security Industry; Case Problems; References; PART II: Reducing the Problem of Loss; Chapter 3. Foundations of Security and Loss Prevention; Objectives; The Security and Loss Prevention Profession; Methods for Protection Programs; Standards and Regulations; Evaluation of Loss Prevention Programs

Proprietary SecurityCase Problems; References; Chapter 4. Law; Objectives; Introduction; Judicial Systems; Origins of Law; Tort Law and Controls Over Private Security; Legal Theory of Premises Security Claims; Contract Law; Civil Justice Procedures; Administrative Law; Criminal Justice Procedures; Case Problems; The Decision for "You Be the Judge"; References; Chapter 5. Internal and External Relations; Objectives; Internal and External Relations; Internal Relations; External Relations; Special Problems; Case Problems; References; Chapter 6. Applicant Screening and Employee Socialization

ObjectivesIntroduction; Employment Law; Screening Methods; Employee Socialization; Case Problems; The Decision for "You Be the Judge"; References; Chapter 7. Internal Threats and Countermeasures; Objectives; Introduction; Internal Theft; Management Countermeasures; Physical Security Countermeasures; Case Problems; References; Chapter 8. External Threats and Countermeasures; Objectives; Introduction; Methods of Unauthorized Entry; Countermeasures; Case Problems; References; Chapter 9. Services and Systems: Methods Toward Wise Purchasing Decisions; Objectives; Introduction

Pitfalls when Purchasing Security Services and SystemsPurchasing Security Services; Purchasing Security Systems; Outsourcing; Case Problem; The Decision for "You Be the Judge"; References; Chapter 10. Investigations; Objectives; Introduction; Types of Investigations; Law; Evidence; Interviewing and Interrogation; Information Sources; Identity Theft; Investigative Leads; Surveillance; Information Accuracy; Report Writing; Testimony; Case Problems; References; Chapter 11. Accounting, Accountability, and Auditing; Objectives; Introduction; Accounting; Accountability; Auditing; Fraud

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance

Sommario/riassunto

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 g