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SECURITY AND LOSS PREVENTION
Security and Loss Prevention
An Introduction
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Fifth Edition

By
Philip Purpura, CPP, Florence Darlington Technical College, Florence Darlington Technical College, Florence, SC, U.S.

Description
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 general loss prevention concepts and security programs within an organization. The book provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to legal issues, theft and other crimes, fire, accidental or intentional harm from employees, as well as the many ramifications of corporate mismanagement. The new edition contains a brand new terrorism chapter, along with coverage on background investigations, protection of sensitive information, internal threats, and considerations at select facilities (nuclear, DoD, government and federal). Author Philip Purpura once again demonstrates why students and professionals alike rely on this best-selling text as a timely, reliable resource.

Audience
Criminal justice and security academic programs, physical security professionals, retail security professionals, security managers, and security consultants. In addition, law enforcement professionals, investigations professionals, risk and contingency planning professionals.

Contents
Part I Introduction to Security and Loss Prevention 1 The History of Security and Loss Prevention: A Critical Perspective 2 The Business, Careers, and Challenges of Security and Loss Prevention Part II Reducing the Problem of Loss 3 Foundations of Security and Loss Prevention 4 Law 5 Internal and External Relations 6 Applicant Screening and Employee Socialization 7 Internal Threats and Countermeasures 8 External Threats and Countermeasures 9 Services and Systems: Methods Toward Wise Purchasing Decisions 10 Investigations 11 Accounting, Accountability, and Auditing 12 Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Emergency Management 13 Life Safety, Fire Protection, and Emergencies 14 Safety in the Workplace PART III Special Problems and Countermeasures 15 Terrorism and Homeland Security 16 Protecting Critical Infrastructures, Key Assets, and Borders 17 Loss Prevention at Businesses and Institutions 18 Topics of Concern 19 Your Future in Security and Loss Prevention

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 600 pages, publication date: OCT-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-372525-7
ISBN-10: 0-12-372525-9
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN

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