Introduction to Security and Risk Management

Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3628-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

Buch, Englisch, 720 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

Written by a highly respected expert in general and aviation security, this book addresses major shifts in the security industry occurring over the past decade. It details the rise and history of private security, covering traditional and emerging considerations. It explores physical security controls, procedural and security management functions, and controls on the security of the enterprise. Other topics include business continuity, risk, crisis management, and emergency operations. The book contains key terms and end-of-chapter exercises. Further ancillary material is available for qualifying instructors.

Zielgruppe

Students taking Introduction to Security and Risk Management, Homeland Security, and criminal justice courses, as well as risk management professionals, law enforcement and loss prevention experts, security consultants, and homeland security professionals.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sweet, Kathleen M.

Sweet, Kathleen

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensführung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Dienstleistungssektor & Branchen Sicherheitsgewerbe

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PRIVATE SECURITY: THE LINK BETWEEN PRIVATE SECURITY, POLICING AUD RISK MANAGEMENT: An Historical Overview. Definitions, Key Terms and Process Overview. The Inter Connectivity of Security Forces. Legal Concepts. Reducing Liability and Risk Assessments. BASIC SECURITY PROTOCOLS: Physical Controls. Procedural Controls. Accidents and Emergencies. Criminal Threats. Computer Security. Testifying in Court. Specific Industries. Additional Challenges.

Über Autor(innen)

Kathleen M. Sweet is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland. She formerly taught courses in Aviation Security, Terrorism and Strategic Intelligence in the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University. She is President of Risk Management Security Group and is certified by the UK and Irish Department of Transport to teach air cargo security.