Handbook Of Loss Prevention And Crime Prevention

The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, Fourth Edition, is the most comprehensive reference of its kind, covering the latest information on every topic from community-oriented policing to physical security, workplace violence, CCTV, information security, homeland security, and a host of specialty areas. The handbook shows how to prevent or minimize corporate losses, including security breaches, theft, and lack of resources due to natural or man-made disaster. This revised volume brings together the expertise of more than forty security and crime prevention experts who provide practical information and advice. Each chapter provides a wealth of information that can be put to use immediately. This is a must-have reference for security managers, security students, and all levels of security professionals. * Covers every important topic in the field, including the latest on high-tech security systems, homeland security, and many specialty areas * Brings together the expertise of more than 40 security and crime prevention experts * Each chapter provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to use immediately

The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, 5e, is a trusted resource for physical security professionals, students, and candidates for the coveted Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification administered by ASIS International. The U.S. government recently announced that employees will have to obtain CPP certification to advance in their careers. Edited by the security practitioner and author Lawrence Fennelly, this handbook gathers in a single volume the key information on each topic from eminent subject-matter experts. Taken together, this material offers a range of approaches for defining security problems and tools for designing solutions in a world increasingly characterized by complexity and chaos. The 5e adds cutting-edge content and up-to-the-minute practical examples of its application to problems from retail crime to disaster readiness. Covers every important topic in the field, including the latest on wireless security applications, data analysis and visualization, situational crime prevention, and global security standards and compliance issues Required reading for the certification DHS selected for its infrastructure security professionals Each chapter is contributed by a top security professional with subject-matter expertise

This volume brings together the expertise of more than 40 security and crime prevention experts. It provides comprehensive coverage of the latest information on every topic from community-oriented policing to physical security, workplace violence, CCTV and information security.

Effective Physical Security, Fifth Edition is a best-practices compendium that details the essential elements and latest developments in physical security protection. This new edition is completely updated, with new chapters carefully selected from the author’s work that set the standard. This book contains important coverage of environmental design, security surveys, locks, lighting, and CCTV, the latest ISO standards for risk assessment and risk management, physical security planning, network systems infrastructure, and environmental design. Provides detailed coverage of physical security in an easily accessible format Presents information that should be required reading for ASIS International’s Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification Incorporates expert contributors in the field of physical security, while maintaining a consistent flow and style Serves the needs of multiple audiences, as both a textbook and professional desk reference Blends theory and practice, with a specific focus on today’s global business and societal environment, and the associated security, safety, and asset protection challenges Includes useful information on the various and many aids appearing in the book Features terminology, references, websites, appendices to chapters, and checklists

Physical Security: 150 Things You Should Know, Second Edition is a useful reference for those at any stage of their security career. This practical guide covers the latest technological trends for managing the physical security needs of buildings and campuses of all sizes. Through anecdotes, case studies, and documented procedures, the authors have amassed the most complete collection of information on physical security available. Security practitioners of all levels will find this book easy to use as they look for practical tips to understand and manage the latest physical security technologies, such as biometrics, IP video, video analytics, and mass notification, as well as the latest principles in access control, command and control, perimeter protection, and visitor management. Offers a comprehensive overview of the latest trends in physical security, surveillance, and access control technologies Provides practical tips on a wide variety of physical security topics Features new technologies, such as biometrics, high definition cameras, and IP video Blends theory and practice with a specific focus on today’s global business environment and the various security, safety, and asset protection challenges associated with it

"Timely topics such as school security, Internet and e-commerce security, as well as trends in the criminal justice system are presented in a well-written, thoughtful manner. A brand new Instructor's Manual accompanies this revision."--Publisher

The fourth edition of Effective Physical Security contains contributions from expert security specialists in the field providing you with a wealth of practical information on physical security and the process of securing a facility from electronic surveillance and wiretapping to fundamental perimeter security principles. The chapters in this book were carefully selected with you, the practitioner, in mind. This new edition of Effective Physical Security includes brand new chapters on ISO Standards for Risk Assessment & Risk Management; Information Security for Practitioners; Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED); Bomb Threat and Physical Security Planning; as well as new content conforming to the most recent ASIS Standards. Also, new to this edition are new, smaller chapters, broken down into specific topics, e. g. Biometrics, Access Control, Access Control Cards, Alarms, lighting, CCTV, etc. New and updated CPP & PSP study review material has also been added to bring this book in compliance as required reading for ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)T professional certification. Required reading for the ASIS Physical Security Professional Certification (PSP) and recommended reading for the ASIS CRISP certification. Provides detailed coverage of Physical Security in an easily accessible reference format. Each chapter is written by a specialist in the area. Designed for easy reference, the text is divided into three major parts: Design, Equipment, and Operations. Includes lecture slides for each chapter and Respondus test bank.

Security Applications in Industry and Institutions focuses on prevention, the key concept in controlling loss and crime. Written by security professional, this book provides practitioners and students with a useful reference on institutional security and loss prevention planning and controls for crime and loss prevention. This material, selected from an earlier Butterworth-Heinemann publication, Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, includes separate chapters on history and principles of crime prevention and security; retail, bank, and computer security; and public relations and the media. Lawrence J. Fennelly is a Crime Prevention Specialist at the Harvard University Police Department. His responsibilities range from identifying vulnerabilities and conducting security surveys to working with architects to design and implement security systems and developing guard training programs. A graduate of the National Crime Prevention Institute, Mr. Fennelly is past chairman of the Crime Prevention Committee for ASIS and a member of both the International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners and the American Society for Industrial Security. Mr. Fennelly has also served on the President's Task Force on Violent Crime.