ReviewsDrawing from the experiences of their peers and colleagues in the industry, Boss, a gaming protection operator and consultant, and Zajic, an independent security consultant who teaches in the gaming departments at the University of Nevada in Reno and Las Vegas, explain the skills, knowledge, and techniques for detecting and mitigating threats to casino security and protecting casino assets, guests, and employees, for supervisors and investigators/agents. They discuss the most common threats and how to address them, from physical security and security management to table and gaming surveillance, as well as internal theft and fraud. Topics include IOU patrol, tri-shot coverage, conducting close watches, set-up and conduction of surveillance audits, threat analysis, statistical review, basic strategy, card counting, game protection techniques, loss prevention, players' club theft and fraud, surveillance standard operating procedures, training and investigation, and security surveillance. e"In Research Book News, booknews.com, February 2011 Ite(tm)s professionals like Al and Derk who personify the professionalism that is crucial when establishing and operating modern casino security and surveillance departments. This book will quickly become the Bible for any security and surveillance officer. e"Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business Magazine, Drawing from the experiences of their peers and colleagues in the industry, Boss, a gaming protection operator and consultant, and Zajic, an independent security consultant who teaches in the gaming departments at the University of Nevada in Reno and Las Vegas, explain the skills, knowledge, and techniques for detecting and mitigating threats to casino security and protecting casino assets, guests, and employees, for supervisors and investigators/agents. They discuss the most common threats and how to address them, from physical security and security management to table and gaming surveillance, as well as internal theft and fraud. Topics include IOU patrol, tri-shot coverage, conducting close watches, set-up and conduction of surveillance audits, threat analysis, statistical review, basic strategy, card counting, game protection techniques, loss prevention, players' club theft and fraud, surveillance standard operating procedures, training and investigation, and security surveillance. -In Research Book News, booknews.com, February 2011 It's professionals like Al and Derk who personify the professionalism that is crucial when establishing and operating modern casino security and surveillance departments. This book will quickly become the Bible for any security and surveillance officer. -Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business Magazine, Drawing from the experiences of their peers and colleagues in the industry, Boss, a gaming protection operator and consultant, and Zajic, an independent security consultant who teaches in the gaming departments at the University of Nevada in Reno and Las Vegas, explain the skills, knowledge, and techniques for detecting and mitigating threats to casino security and protecting casino assets, guests, and employees, for supervisors and investigators/agents. They discuss the most common threats and how to address them, from physical security and security management to table and gaming surveillance, as well as internal theft and fraud. Topics include IOU patrol, tri-shot coverage, conducting close watches, set-up and conduction of surveillance audits, threat analysis, statistical review, basic strategy, card counting, game protection techniques, loss prevention, players' club theft and fraud, surveillance standard operating procedures, training and investigation, and security surveillance. --In Research Book News, booknews.com, February 2011 It's professionals like Al and Derk who personify the professionalism that is crucial when establishing and operating modern casino security and surveillance departments. This book will quickly become the Bible for any security and surveillance officer. --Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business Magazine, Drawing from the experiences of their peers and colleagues in the industry, Boss, a gaming protection operator and consultant, and Zajic, an independent security consultant who teaches in the gaming departments at the University of Nevada in Reno and Las Vegas, explain the skills, knowledge, and techniques for detecting and mitigating threats to casino security and protecting casino assets, guests, and employees, for supervisors and investigators/agents. They discuss the most common threats and how to address them, from physical security and security management to table and gaming surveillance, as well as internal theft and fraud. Topics include IOU patrol, tri-shot coverage, conducting close watches, set-up and conduction of surveillance audits, threat analysis, statistical review, basic strategy, card counting, game protection techniques, loss prevention, players' club theft and fraud, surveillance standard operating procedures, training and investigation, and security surveillance. 'e"In Research Book News, booknews.com, February 2011 It'e(tm)s professionals like Al and Derk who personify the professionalism that is crucial when establishing and operating modern casino security and surveillance departments. This book will quickly become the Bible for any security and surveillance officer. 'e"Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business Magazine, It's professionals like Al and Derk who personify the professionalism that is crucial when establishing and operating modern casino security and surveillance departments. This book will quickly become the Bible for any security and surveillance officer. -Roger Gros, Publisher, Global Gaming Business Magazine
Dewey Edition22
SynopsisBased on the authors' dozens of years in the industry, this handbook provides gaming security professionals with the means to mitigate the myriad security threats facing the gaming world. Providing a complete resource for the professional, they detail the most common risks, threats, and scams - both internal and external- and supply the appropriate security response. They cover physical security techniques as well as statistical information and metrics used to monitor key operations and transactions. They also detail essential investigation tools, such as interview techniques and evidence gathering, and outline liability threats and laws and regulations specific to the industry., Almost all incidences of cheating, theft, fraud, or loss can be detected through the surveillance of critical transactions, audit observations, and reviews of key metrics. Providing proven-techniques for detecting and mitigating the ever-evolving threats to casino security, this book covers the core skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to protect casino assets, guests, and employees. Drawing on the authors' six decades of combined experience in the industry, Casino Security and Gaming Surveillance identifies the most common threats to casino security and provides specific solutions for addressing these threats. From physical security and security management to table and gaming surveillance, it details numerous best practice techniques, strategies, and tactics, in addition to the metrics required to effectively monitor operations. The authors highlight valuable investigation tools, including interview techniques and evidence gathering. They also cover IOU patrol, tri-shot coverage, surveillance audits, threat analysis, card counting, game protection techniques, players' club theft and fraud, surveillance standard operating procedures, nightclub and bar security, as well as surveillance training. Complete with a glossary of gaming terms and a resource-rich appendix that includes helpful forms, this book covers everything surveillance and security professionals need to know to avoid high-profile incidents, costly compliance violations and damage to property and revenue.
LC Classification NumberHV6711