The first edition of the work has been called:  "An example of true expertise...a well-regarded textbook that has been updated with a post-9-11 perspective." - SECURITY MANAGEMENT

"...an outstanding introduction to loss prevention concepts and security management implementation."-CRIME & JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL --Crime & Justice International

Book Description - Security breaches, theft, and lack of resources due to natural or man-made disaster are all forms of corporate loss. The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, Fourth Edition, shows how to avoid or minimize these losses with a wealth of practical information.
This revised volume brings together the expertise of more than 40 security and crime prevention experts who provide practical information and advice. The Handbook continues to be the most comprehensive reference of its kind, with the Fourth Edition covering the latest on topics ranging from community-oriented policing to physical security, workplace violence, information security, homeland security, and a host of special topics. It is a must-have reference for managers and security professionals.

* Covers every important topic in the field, including the latest on high-tech security systems, homeland security, and many specialty areas
* Brings together the expertise of more than 40 security and crime prevention experts
* Each chapter provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to use immediately
 

Book Description - The annual survey of American Corporations conducted by Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations Inc. revealed the top 20 security threats to businesses. Those threats are compiled into this comprehensive loss prevention manual. You will learn the ways people can destroy your profits and what you can do to eliminate the threats. It details shoplifting, credit card fraud, identity theft, employee theft, vendor theft, workplace violence, and many topics you won't find in any other loss prevention book. Most importantly, it gives you strategies to reduce or stop these losses. Learn how to: guard against robbery, theft and burglary in your business: fight fraud; protect your information from espionage, hacking, and disasters; increase safety procedures to decrease accidents; stop violence and harassment; conduct background checks including criminal, credit, driving, and drug tests; avoid litigation.

Book Description - The most thorough, easy-to-understand counter-crime guide for retail managers ever created! Packed with succinct explanations of today's most popular crimes and proven identification and eradication strategies for eliminating them.
 

Book Description - For courses in Introduction to Security, Private Security, and Security Management. All aspects of safety and security within the retail premise are covered here in detail--making this text an invaluable part of the retail security officer training curriculum. It exposes students to the extent of functions, tasks, and prerequisites required to efficiently protect and preserve the assets of a corporation in the retail environment. The book also provides extensive information on the criminal/civil hazards and vulnerability security officers may face, and are at risk for, in their profession.