Security Supervision: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection - Softcover

IFPO

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750671998 ISBN 13: 9780750671996

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999

Synopsis

Security Supervision: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection, Second Edition has been completely updated to include 24 new chapters and five chapters revised from the 1995 edition. Written by 46 of the industry's leading security supervisors, authors, educators, and consultants, this volume is a complete source of training information for the aspiring security supervisor. It will improve knowledge about the diverse critical issues affecting today's security professional including personnel selection, quality control, and outsourcing. Security Supervision will guide the security professional to a complete mastery of leadership skills.
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) was established as a non-profit organization in January 1988 for the purpose of facilitating the training and certification needs of protection officers and security supervisors from both the commercial and proprietary sectors. It has developed two comprehensive distance delivery styled courses; the Certified Protection Officer (CPO) program and the Certified Security Supervisor (CSS) program. Many corporations and institutions have adopted these programs and integrated them with their existing staff development process and training guidelines. The Foundation also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Protection News, with circulation to all IFPO members as well as candidates enrolled in either the CPO or CSS programs. This publication is designed to keep professionals current on trends within the security industry and is full of valuable information and commentary pertinent to the enhancement of life safety and property protection.
Completely updated with 24 new chapters
Enhances learning with various forms and quizzes at the end of chapters
Completion of the Security Supervisor Program is the initial step towards designation as a Certified Security Supervisor (CSS).

About this title

About the Author

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO), headquartered in Naples, FL, was developed to facilitate the training and certification needs of first-time security officers and supervisors throughout the private and public security industry. It was registered as a nonprofit organization in January 1998, with offices in the United States and Canada. The Foundation works with corporations, colleges and protection professionals to develop professional growth opportunities for students and career security professionals.

IFPO publications include The Protection Officer Training Manual, now in its 7th edition, and Security Supervision and Management: The Theory and Practice of Asset Protection.

Sandi J Davies has served as the Executive Director of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) for more than 25 years. She is the former Chairperson of the Security Services Council for ASIS International, and is currently a member of the Security Services Council and the Women In Security Council of ASIS International. Sandi has edited eight editions of The Professional Protection Officer, as well as all four editions of Security Supervision: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection.

Review

'...this veritable security encyclopedia contains a wealth of useful information for virtually every security practitioner.' - Security Management

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0750671998
• ISBN 13: 9780750671996
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 408
• Editor: Davies Sandi J.