The Security Handbook by Purpura CPP Florence Darlington Technical College

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Book Title
The Security Handbook
Topic
Guides
Narrative Type
Guides
Genre
N/A
Intended Audience
N/A
ISBN
9780750674386
Subject Area
Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
Publication Name
Security Handbook
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
Item Length
9.2 in
Subject
Industrial Health & Safety, Information Management, Law Enforcement, Electronics / General
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Author
Philip P. Purpura
Features
Revised
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-10
0750674385
ISBN-13
9780750674386
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1786915

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Security Handbook
Publication Year
2002
Subject
Industrial Health & Safety, Information Management, Law Enforcement, Electronics / General
Features
Revised
Type
Textbook
Author
Philip P. Purpura
Subject Area
Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2002-027946
Reviews
This book addresses the issue of providing professional training to security officers and supervisor who seek a career in security. A user-friendly text, it is fuller with checklists covering topics such as how to improve job performance and prepare for a job interview. The book is ideally suited to serve as a supplemental reference for in-house training programs. Security Management, ...filled with checklists covering topics such as how to improve job performance and prepare for a job interview. - Security Management The book is ideally suited to serve as a supplemental reference for in-house training programs. - Security Management, This book addresses the issue of providing professional training to security officers and supervisor who seek a career in security. A user-friendly text, it is fuller with checklists covering topics such as how to improve job performance and prepare for a job interview. The book is ideally suited to serve as a supplemental reference for in-house training programs. - Security Management
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
363.2/89/068
Edition Description
Revised edition
Table Of Content
Introduction Ch. 1 Historical Development of Security Ch. 2 The Business and Functions of Security Ch. 3 Public Relations Ch. 4 Crime Prevention Ch. 5 Post Assignments and Security Patrols Ch. 6 Report Writing Ch. 7 Criminal and Civil Law Ch. 8 Arrest Law and Procedures Ch. 9 Self-Defense and Weapons Ch. 10 Combatting Retail Crime Ch. 11 Safety and Fire Protection Ch. 12 Medical Emergencies Ch. 13 Special Problems Ch. 14 Career Planning
Synopsis
The Security Handbook, Second Edition is a user-friendly guide for security officers and guards, covering everything from introductory information to advanced topics. Whether looking for entry into the profession or development within the security industry, this book offers the practical information, training, and need-to-know techniques for the realization of professional goals. The Second Edition emphasizes the proper skills required to improve job performance -- customer service, security methods, patrolling, communicating, and report writing. Chapters cover such important topics as arrest law and procedure (including legal liability), self-defense and weapons, a new section on career planning, violence in the workplace, internal theft, burglary, robbery, terrorism, cybercrime, and first response during emergencies. Countermeasures to a variety of threats are explained throughout the book. Experienced security officers, supervisors, and managers will also find the book useful in outlining the changing roles and responsibilities of the protection officer and for helping train their front line staff., The Security Handbook, Second Edition is a user-friendly guide for security officers and guards, covering everything from introductory information to advanced topics. Whether looking for entry into the profession or development within the security industry, this book offers the practical information, training, and need-to-know techniques for the realization of professional goals. The Second Edition emphasizes the proper skills required to improve job performance -- customer service, security methods, patrolling, communicating, and report writing. Chapters cover such important topics as arrest law and procedure (including legal liability), self-defense and weapons, a new section on career planning, violence in the workplace, internal theft, burglary, robbery, terrorism, cybercrime, and first response during emergencies. Countermeasures to a variety of threats are explained throughout the book. Experienced security officers, supervisors, and managers will also find the book useful in outlining the changing roles and responsibilities of the protection officer and for helping train their front line staff. * Covers every important aspect of the security officer's job, with several new updates and access to online sources * Defines key terms and outlines basic information before moving on to more advanced topics * Each chapter includes an outline, chapter objectives, and follows with review questions to aid in the learning process * Features numerous examples, illustrations, Web sites, case studies, and new "What if?" scenarios to relate theory to practice * Serves as a comprehensive study guide for state mandated training and certification exams such as the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program sponsored by the IFPO
LC Classification Number
HV8290.P88 2003

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