Security and Loss Prevention : An Introduction

Purpura, Philip P.

ISBN 10: 0750674377 / ISBN 13: 9780750674379

Published by Butterworth-Heinemann Limited, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Security and Loss Prevention : An Introduction
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Limited
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750674377
• ISBN 13: 9780750674379
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Continuing the tradition of the original editions, the Fourth Edition of "Security and Loss Prevention" is designed to provide security students and professionals with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. Functioning as a bridge between physical security and computer security, the Fourth Edition provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to crime, fire, accident, error, and mismanagement. The Fourth Edition is completely updated with new coverage of Information Technology (IT) as it relates to Physical Security, the Business and Careers of Security and Loss Prevention, Risk Analysis, E-business Loss Prevention, and OSHA standards. The book includes new case studies, sidebar questions, international perspectives, Web exercises, and industry links throughout the text. Written in a reader-friendly, interactive style, it serves as an essential reference to applying loss prevention theory to create real-world security solutions. A brand new Instructor's Manual is available for this edition. It is a recommended reading for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam. It includes practical case studies and dozens of illustrations. It covers cutting edge and extremely timely topics and threats including the Internet, terrorism, and e-commerce security issues.

About the Author

Philip P. Purpura has been a criminal justice educator for more than 20 years. He has directed criminal justice, security, and paralegal programs, and has practical experience as a security consultant, expert witness, security manager, corporate investigator, and police officer. Mr. Purpura is the author of several other textbooks and numerous articles published in newsletters, magazines, and journals.