Introduction to Security

Introduction to Security has been the leading text on private security for over 30 years. Celebrated for its balanced and professional approach, this new edition gives future security professionals a broad, solid base that prepares them to serve in a variety positions in a growing field that is immu [...]
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Introduction to Security has been the leading text on private security for over 30 years. Celebrated for its balanced and professional approach, this new edition gives future security professionals a broad, solid base that prepares them to serve in a variety positions in a growing field that is immune to outsourcing. Former and current members of the military as well as workers displaced by disappearing jobs are signing up for courses in traditional institutions of higher education as well as the burgeoning for-profit schools. The author team as well as an outstanding group of subject-matter experts combines knowledge and experience with a full package of materials geared to experiential learning. As a recommended title for security certifications, it is a crucial resource for the 30,000+ ASIS International members and is also used as a core security textbook in universities throughout the country. This is Butterworth-Heinemann's bestselling security text of all time, an essential reference for all security professionals.The 9e expands on key topics and adds new material on the important issues in the 21st century environment, such as the importance of communication skills, the value of education, internet-related security risks, changing business paradigms, and brand protection. * Newest edition of Butterworth-Heinemann's best-selling security book * A recommended text for the 30,000+ members of ASIS-International * Contains essential updated information on internal theft, personnel policies, and drugs and violence in the workplace