Security Management : An Introduction,9780130281654

Security Management : An Introduction

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Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780130281654
ISBN10: 0130281654
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-01-01
Publisher(s): Prentice Hall
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Summary

For courses in Introduction to Security, Business, Security Management, or Criminal Justice.This student-affordable, unique text provides a comprehensive overview of the multi-faceted, global, and interdisciplinary field of security management. It features numerous examples and case situations specific to security management, identifies over twenty specific security applications, and examines the issues encountered within those areas. Text may also be used as a reference for security and loss prevention management and other protection personnel.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Organization of the Book xi
About the Author xii
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction
1(23)
Learning Objectives
1(1)
The Context for Security
2(3)
Security: A Brief History
5(4)
Private Police and Public Law Enforcement
9(3)
Security Management: Essential Elements
12(1)
Security Organizations
13(3)
Roles of the Security Manager
16(1)
Regulation of the Security Industry
17(1)
Professional Certification and Education Programs
18(1)
Impact of Globalization
19(1)
The Future of Security Management
20(2)
Summary
22(1)
Key Terms
22(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
23(1)
Threats to Safety and Security
24(25)
Learning Objectives
24(1)
Introduction
25(1)
Accidents
25(1)
Human Error
26(1)
The Threat from Fire
26(1)
Natural Disasters
27(1)
Environmental Disasters
28(1)
Civil Liability
29(2)
Substance Abuse
31(1)
Civil Disorder
32(1)
Crime
33(14)
Summary
47(1)
Key Terms
47(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
48(1)
Legal Aspects of Security Management
49(27)
Learning Objectives
49(1)
Introduction
50(1)
Judicial Systems
50(2)
Burden and Degrees of Proof
52(1)
The Judicial Process
53(3)
Tort Law
56(2)
Contract Law
58(3)
Administrative Law
61(1)
Property Law
61(2)
Employment Law
63(1)
Criminal Law
64(5)
Laws of Arrest
69(1)
Evidence Law
70(1)
Search and Seizure
71(2)
Legislative Trends in Security Management
73(1)
Summary
73(1)
Key Terms
74(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
75(1)
Risk Assessment, Planning, and Program Administration
76(23)
Learning Objectives
76(1)
Introduction
77(1)
The Concept of Risk
77(3)
Assessment and the Security Survey
80(1)
Planning
81(4)
Contingency Planning
85(1)
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
85(2)
Program Implementation and Administration
87(7)
Evaluation
94(3)
Summary
97(1)
Key Terms
97(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
98(1)
Physical Security
99(30)
Learning Objectives
99(1)
Introduction
100(1)
Basics of Defense
100(1)
Perimeter Controls
100(1)
Building Exteriors and Interiors
101(1)
Lighting
102(1)
Fences
103(1)
Locks
104(2)
Visual Assessment and Surveillance Systems
106(2)
Alarm Systems
108(3)
Alarm System Management
111(2)
Fire prevention and Protection
113(4)
Human Protection Systems
117(10)
Summary
127(1)
Key Terms
127(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
128(1)
Personnel Security
129(21)
Learning Objectives
129(1)
Introduction
129(1)
Personnel Recruitment and Selection
130(6)
Personnel Management
136(9)
Personnel Integrity
145(3)
Summary
148(1)
Key Terms
149(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
149(1)
Information Security
150(17)
Learning Objectives
150(1)
Introduction
150(2)
INFOSEC Risk Assessment and Analysis
152(1)
Information Protection Strategies
153(4)
Communications Security
157(2)
Computer Security
159(6)
Summary
165(1)
Key Terms
166(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
166(1)
Investigation, Intelligence Operations, and Reporting
167(23)
Learning Objectives
167(1)
Introduction
168(1)
Investigations
168(13)
Intelligence Operations
181(1)
Counterespionage
182(2)
Reporting
184(4)
Summary
188(1)
Key Terms
188(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
189(1)
Specific Security Applications: Part I
190(28)
Learning Objectives
190(1)
Introduction
191(1)
Airline and Airport Security
191(4)
Banking and Financial Institution Security
195(1)
Computer Security
196(1)
Contract Services
196(1)
Courthouse and Courtroom Security
197(1)
Disaster Recovery
198(1)
Educational Institution Security
198(6)
Entertainment Security
204(3)
Executive Protection
207(1)
Government Security
208(2)
Healthcare Security
210(4)
Hospitality Security
214(2)
Summary
216(1)
Key Terms
217(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
217(1)
Specific Security Applications: Part II
218(35)
Learning Objectives
218(1)
Introduction
219(1)
Industrial Security
219(1)
Library and Museum Security
220(1)
Once Building Security
220(2)
Privatization of Public Services
222(2)
Residential Security
224(1)
Retail Loss Prevention
225(3)
Transportation Security
228(3)
Utility Security
231(2)
Workplace Violence Prevention
233(4)
Zoo and Aquarium Security
237(3)
Summary
240(1)
Key Terms
240(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises
241(1)
appendices
A Correlation of ASIS Syllabus for Introduction to Security for Business Students with Security Management: An Introduction
242(1)
B Safety and Security Survey Instrument
243(10)
References 253(12)
Index 265

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