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

• Autore: Purpura Philip
• Pubblicazione: Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2007; [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, , 2002
• Edizione: 5th ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (593 p.)
• Disciplina: 658.4/73; 658.4056; 658.473
• Soggetto topico: 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
• Soggetto genere / forma: Statistics.
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Security and Loss Prevention
• ISBN: 1-283-52542-9; 9786613837875; 0-08-055400-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910703128403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II