Introduction to Security

by Robert Fischer Ph.D., Edward Halibozek MBA, David Walters

Overview

Introduction to Security, Tenth Edition, provides an overview of the security industry with an emphasis on the theories of security and loss prevention that have shaped the profession. Security is covered in totality, providing readers with a glimpse of the various and diverse components that make up the security function. This updated book is the latest edition in what has historically been the go-to textbook on the subject for more than 30 years.While this fully updated edition continues to utilize the basic concepts that have made this text the premier primer in the security field, it also focuses heavily on current and future security issues. - Uses a three-part structure (Introduction, Basics of Defense, and Specific Threat and Solutions) that allows for easy progression of learning - Covers the basics of security operations, as well as in-depth information on hot topics like transportation security, workplace violence, retail security, cybersecurity and piracy - Includes information on the latest applied security technologies - Thoroughly examines evolving trends, with a focus on the future of security - Includes recommendations for further reading and other security resources - Serves the needs of multiple audiences as both a textbook and professional desk reference

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128053331
Publisher:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date:	10/17/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	586
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Robert Fischer is President of Assets Protection Associates, Inc., a security consulting firm established in 1986. He earned his Ph.D. in education administration from Southern Illinois University in 1981. Dr. Fischer has served as a consultant to many organizations, including publishers, private security firms, retailers, and school districts. Dr. Fischer is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, the American Society for industrial Security, The Academy if Security Educators and Trainers, and the International Police Association. He recently retired from his positions as the Director of Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute, a project of the Illinois Law Enforcement and Standards Board, and as a professor of law enforcement and justice administration at Western Illinois University.Edward Halibozek is currently a security consultant and part-time instructor for California State University, Fullerton. He retired from Northrop Grumman Corporation in August, 2011 after more than 26 years with the company. His most recent position was the Vice President of Security. Mr. Halibozek chaired the Northrop Grumman Security Council, which is the company's key deliberative body for security, contingency planning, investigations and fire services. He was also responsible for Executive Protection services. Mr. Halibozek served as a member of the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Council (NISPAC). Mr. Halibozek holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Edward Halibozek is currently a security consultant and part-time instructor for California State University, Fullerton. He retired from Northrop Grumman Corporation in August, 2011 after more than 26 years with the company. His most recent position was the Vice President of Security. Mr. Halibozek chaired the Northrop Grumman Security Council, which is the company’s key deliberative body for security, contingency planning, investigations and fire services. He was also responsible for Executive Protection services. Mr. Halibozek served as a member of the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Council (NISPAC). Mr. Halibozek holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Table of Contents

	Preface	xiii
	Acknowledgments	xv
Part I	Introduction and Security's Function	1
1	Homeland Security--Changing the Emphasis on Security in the United States	3
	Introduction	3
	Private Enterprise Response	4
	Federal Response in the United States	11
	State/Local Response	15
	Public/Private Joint Initiatives	17
	Concerns	17
2	Origins and Development of Security	21
	Introduction	21
	Security in England	21
	Security in the United States	25
3	Defining Security's Role	37
	Introduction	37
	What Is Private Security?	37
	Security Services	39
	Contract versus Proprietary Services	40
	Hybrid Systems	45
	Private Security and Public Law Enforcement	48
	Relationships after September 11, 2001	51
4	The Proprietary Security Organization	55
	Introduction	55
	Determining the Need	55
	Security's Place in the Organization	56
	Organizing the Security Function	63
5	Career Opportunities in Loss Prevention	75
	Introduction	75
	Factors Increasing Security Opportunities	75
	The Security/Loss-Prevention Occupation	76
6	Security Education, Training, Certification, and Regulation	89
	Introduction	89
	Adequacy of Private Security Training	90
	Proposed Federal Regulation	90
	The Role of Higher Education	91
	Training	93
	Certification and Regulation	94
	Magazines and Periodicals	97
Part II	Basics of Defense	101
7	Security and the Law	103
	Introduction	103
	Security, Public Police, and the U.S. Constitution	104
	Sources of Law	104
	Classes of Crimes	106
	Private Security Powers	108
	Civil Law: The Controller for Private Security	114
	Security and Liability	118
	Duty to Protect from Third-Party Crime	119
	Recent Trends in Liability	123
	Recent Trends in Privacy	124
	New Laws	124
	The Courts	124
	Development of Case Law	125
8	Risk Analysis and the Security Survey	129
	Introduction	129
	Risk Management	130
	The Security Survey	131
	Alternatives for Optimizing Risk Management	141
9	The Outer Defenses: Building and Perimeter Protection	147
	Introduction	147
	Barriers, Fences, and Walls	148
	Gates and Other Barrier Breaches	152
	Barrier Protection	153
	Inside the Perimeter	156
	Lighting	157
	Planning Security	164
10	Interior and Exterior Security Concerns	167
	Introduction	167
	Buildings on or as the Perimeter	167
	Windows and Doors	167
	Locks and Keys	170
	Roofs and Common Walls	184
	Surveillance Devices	184
	Old Construction	188
	New Construction	189
	Security at the Building Design Stage	189
	Security Principles in Design	190
11	The Inner Defenses: Intrusion and Access Control	193
	Introduction	193
	Doors to Sensitive Areas	194
	Office Area Doors	194
	Traffic Patterns	194
	Traffic Control	195
	Employee Identification	196
	Package Control	198
	Files, Safes, and Vaults	198
	Inspections	203
	Alarms	203
12	Fire Protection, Safety, and Emergency Planning	215
	Introduction	215
	Fire Prevention and Protection	216
	Safety and Loss Control	228
	Emergency Planning	236
13	Insurance	241
	Introduction	241
	The Value of Insurance in a Total Loss-Prevention Program	241
	Types of Insurance	242
	Insuring against Crime	247
	Insuring Property	248
14	Internal Theft Controls	253
	Introduction	253
	What Is Honesty?	253
	The Dishonest Employee	254
	Management Responsibility in Loss Prevention	257
	Program for Internal Security	259
	Procedural Controls	261
	When Controls Fail	269
15	Personnel Policies for Internal Security	273
	Introduction	273
	Human Resources Screening	273
	Employment History and Reference Checking	274
	Backgrounding	281
	Integrity and Lie Detection Tests	282
	Americans with Disabilities Act	285
	Drug Screening	288
	Other Screening Options	288
	Hiring Ex-convicts and Parolees	289
	Morale	289
Part III	Specific Threats and Solutions	295
16	Transportation/Cargo Security	297
	Introduction	297
	The Role of Private Security	298
	Accountability Procedures	298
	Theft and Pilferage	300
	Planning for Security	304
	Cargo in Transit	307
	Suggested Sealing Systems and Procedures	309
	Special Issues in Airline Security	314
	Other Transportation Industry Responses to Terrorism	316
17	Workplace Violence: Prevention and Intervention	319
	Introduction	319
	Threat	320
	Harassment	320
	Attack	320
	Sabotage	320
	The Phenomenon of Workplace Violence	320
	The Work Environment and Violence	322
	Profiling Violent Behavior	323
	Basic Levels of Violence	325
	Preventing Workplace Violence	326
	The Violence Intervention and Contingency Team	327
	Perpetrators' Rights	328
	Intervention Strategy	329
18	Drugs in the Workplace	333
	Introduction	333
	Impact of Drug Use	334
	Drug Testing	336
	Spotting Drug Use	338
	The Components of a Comprehensive Substance Abuse Program	339
19	Retail Security	345
	Introduction	345
	Shoplifting	346
	Checks and Credit/Debit Cards	356
	Internal Theft	362
20	Terrorism and Other Tools of Destruction	369
	Introduction	369
	Current Issues	371
	Historical Background	372
	Implications of a Changing World	375
	In Search of a Definition for International Terrorism	376
	Terrorism as a Tactic, Instrument, or Method	378
	Characterizing Modern Terrorism	380
	Specific Threats and Responses	389
	Other Specific Response Issues in the United States	392
	The Future/Summary	395
21	Computer and Information Security	399
	Introduction	399
	Types of Computer Systems	402
	Networks	404
	The Database Problems	406
	The Need for Computer Security	406
	Computer Systems Protection	411
	Content Monitoring and Filtering	418
	Dealing with Identity Theft	420
	Other Data Resources Vulnerabilities	422
22	Specific Security Threats	427
	Introduction	427
	Economic/White-Collar Crime	427
	Burglary and Robbery	429
	Labor Disputes	436
	Espionage	438
	Piracy	439
23	Security: Its Problems, Its Future	443
	Introduction	443
	The Aftermath of September 11, 2001	443
	Private Security Resources	444
	Interaction and Cooperation	444
	Limitations of Security	445
	Trends	446
	The Future	447
Appendix A	Security Journals, Magazines, and Newsletters	453
Appendix B	World Wide Web Sites	455
Appendix C	Security Surveys	457
	Index	465

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