Private security in America : an introduction / Clifford E. Simonsen.

Author/creator Simonsen, Clifford E.
Format Book
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall, ©1998.
Descriptionxviii, 430 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Ch. 1. Security: A Concept in Search of a Definition and Direction Ch. 2. The Mission for Private Security: "Make My Day!" or "Have a Nice Day"? Ch. 3. The Scope, Organization, and Growth of the Private Security Industry: 1970 1990 Ch. 4. The Dimensions of Security and Loss Prevention: Who Does What to Whom? Ch. 5. The Wide Range of Specialized Security Fields and Career Opportunities Ch. 6. An Examination of Generalized Security Tasks Ch. 7. The Organizational Role for Security: A Search for Identity and Respect Ch. 8. Risk Analysis: The Heart and Soul of Security and Loss Prevention Ch. 9. Litigation: The Biggest Threat to Corporate Assets Ch. 10. Physical Security and Access Control: The Wonders of Technology Ch. 11. Crime Prevention: A Major Element of Security and Loss Prevention Roles and Practices Ch. 12. Security Products, Consultants, and Vendors: The Technological Services Sector of Private Security Ch. 13. Security and Loss Prevention by Environmental Design and Systems Integration Ch. 14. The Twenty First Century: Where Next?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 97052785
ISBN0024105341

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV8291.U6 S611P 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold