The sixth edition of Security and Loss Prevention continues the tradition of providing introductory and advanced coverage of the body of knowledge of the security profession. To bridge theory to practice is the book’s backbone, and Philip Purpura continues this strong effort with new sidebars and text boxes presenting actual security challenges from real-life situations.
Globally recognized and on the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional reading list, the sixth edition of Security and Loss Prevention enhances its position in the market as a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and up-to-date treatment of the area, connecting the public and private sector and the worlds of physical security and technological security. Purpura once again demonstrates why students and professionals alike rely on this best-selling text as a timely, reliable resource encompassing the breadth and depth of considerations involved when implementing general loss prevention concepts and security programs within an organization.
Key Features
- New focus on recent technologies like social networks, digital evidence warrants, and advances in CCTV, and how those apply to security and loss prevention.
- Incorporates changes in laws, presents various strategies of asset protection, and covers the ever-evolving technology of security and loss prevention.
- Utilizes end-of-chapter case problems that take the chapters’ content and relate it to real security situations and issues, offering various perspectives on contemporary security challenges.
- Includes student study questions and an accompanying Instructor’s manual with lecture slides, lesson plans, and an instructor test bank for each chapter.
Dedication
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introduction to Security and Loss Prevention
1. The History of Security and Loss Prevention: A Critical Perspective
Objectives
Why Critical Thinking?
How can we Think Critically?
Why Think Critically about the History of Security and Loss Prevention?
Security and Loss Prevention Defined
History
Early Civilizations
More Contemporary Times
Case Problems
References
2. The Business, Careers, and Challenges of Security and Loss Prevention
Objectives
Introduction: Why is Security a Huge Industry?
Terms and Definitions of the Security Industry
Metrics
The Security Industry
Careers: Loss Prevention Services and Specialists
Occupational Outlook
Limitations of the Criminal Justice System: Implications for Loss Prevention Practitioners
Challenges of the Security Industry
Case Problems
References
Part II: Reducing the Problem of Loss
3. Foundations of Security and Loss Prevention
Objectives
The Security and Loss Prevention Profession
Methods for Protection Programs
Standards and Regulations
Evaluation of Loss Prevention Programs
Proprietary Security
Case Problems
References
4. Law
Objectives
Introduction
Judicial Systems
Origins of Law
Tort Law and Controls over Private Security
Legal Theory of Premises Security Claims
Contract Law
Civil Justice Procedures
Administrative Law
Criminal Justice Procedures
Case Problems
The Decision for “You Be the Judge”
References
5. Internal and External Relations
Objectives
Internal and External Relations
Internal Relations
External Relations
Special Problems
Case Problems
References
6. Applicant Screening and Employee Socialization
Objectives
Introduction
Employment Law
Social Media, Sexual Harassment, and Employee Venting
Screening Methods
Employee Socialization
Case Problems
The Decision for “You Be the Judge”
References
7. Internal Threats and Countermeasures
Objectives
Introduction
Internal Theft
Management Countermeasures
Physical Security Countermeasures
Case Problems
References
8. External Threats and Countermeasures
Objectives
Introduction
Methods of Unauthorized Entry
Countermeasures
Case Problems
References
9. Services and Systems: Methods for Making Wise Purchasing Decisions
Objectives
Introduction
Pitfalls when Purchasing Security Services and Systems
Purchasing Security Services
Purchasing Security Systems
Outsourcing
Case Problem
The Decision for “You Be the Judge”
References
10. Investigations
Objectives
Introduction
Types of Investigations
Law
Evidence
Interviewing and Interrogation
Information Sources
Surveillance
Information Accuracy
Report Writing
Testimony
Case Problems
References
11. Accounting, Accountability, and Auditing
Objectives
Introduction
Accounting
Accountability
Auditing
Fraud
Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance
Case Problems
References
12. Resilience, Risk Management, Business Continuity, and Emergency Management
Objectives
Introduction
Resilience: A Critical Thinking Perspective
Risk Management
Insurance
Claims
Business Continuity
Emergency Management
The Military
Case Problems
The Decision for “You Be the Judge #1”
The Decision for “You Be the Judge #2”
References
13. Life Safety, Fire Protection, and Emergencies
Objectives
Life Safety
Fire Protection
Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression Strategies
Public Safety Agencies
Emergencies
Case Problems
References
14. Safety in the Workplace
Objectives
Introduction
Accident Statistics and Costs
History of Safety Legislation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Safety Strategies
Case Problems
References
Part III: Special Problems and Countermeasures
15. Terrorism and Homeland Security
Objectives
Terrorism
Homeland Security
Private Sector
Case Problems
References
16. Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Objectives
Critical Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Transportation Systems
National Monuments and Icons
Border and Transportation Security
Case Problems
References
17. Protecting Commercial and Institutional Critical Infrastructure
Objectives
Introduction
Commercial Facilities
Robbery and Burglary
Banking and Finance
Educational Institutions
Healthcare and Public Health
Case Problems
References
18. Topics of Concern
Objectives
Workplace Violence
Human Resources Protection
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Information Security
Communications Security
Case Problems
References
19. Your Future in Security and Loss Prevention
Objectives
Introduction
Security and Loss Prevention in the Future
Education
Research
Training
The Concept of the Security Institute
Employment
Case Problems
References
Index
Introduction to Security, 9e, Fischer, 9780123850577, $69.95, 544 pp., 9/2012
Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, 5e, Fennelly, 9780123852465, $94.95, 632 pp., 1/2012
Effective Physical Security, 4e, Fennelly, 9780124158924, $64.95, 384 pp., 10/2012
Undergraduate and graduate students, students at for-profit schools, security practitioners, military personnel, those studying for the CPP exam (ASIS International) and anyone interested in security and loss prevention for a wide variety of operations---industrial, critical infrastructure sectors, retail, healthcare, schools, non-profits, homeland security agencies, military, criminal justice agencies, other government agencies, etc.
