Introduction to security. 9th edition
Document Status
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Supplement
Core Supplement
Abstract
Provides an overview of the development of security and loss prevention, including currently existing roles and proprietary structures. Also discusses the basic tools used in security and loss prevention, ranging from a theoretical understanding of law, honesty, risk analysis, and surveys to applied technology in locks, alarms, barriers, and procedures. Other tools include an understanding of contingency planning insurance, fire protection, and safety. Considers specific security threats, including terrorism, retail theft, transportation and cargo security, workplace violence, and information security.
Author
Fischer, R. J., Halibozek, E. P. and Walters, D. C.
History
Superseded by 10th edition. Supersedes 8th edition, 2013. Butterworth-Heinemann is an imprint of Elsevier.
ISBN
9780123850577
Subjects
- Security
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
An imprint of Elsevier, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd are a large organisation who publish books for the science, technology and health science industries.
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