Protection of Assets: Physical Security

This comprehensive source covers all aspects of physical security systems, design, analysis, and implementation from the functions of deterrence, detection, delay, and response. Many accompanying illustrations include diagrams, schematics, charts, and tables to enhance the text. Written, edited, and peer-reviewed by veteran security subject matter experts. Anyone with an assets protection responsibility will find the information in this book invaluable.

Since 2006, Michael Knoke has been Director of Investigations for Express Scripts, Inc., a Fortune 100 Company and one of the largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers in the industry. His responsibilities include managing such issues as background screen escalations, government security clearances, drug testing, workplace violence, and corporate investigations. Prior to joining Express Scripts, he was a Sr. Manager of Corporate Security and Safety for Kelly Services, Inc. and he was the superintendent of corporate security for Union Electric Company in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1994, Mr. Knoke was an executive-on-loan to the U.S. Olympic Committee in St. Louis where he developed standards for volunteers, and implemented and directed security for the U.S. Olympic Festival. Prior to joining corporate America, Mr. Knoke enjoyed a successful career in public law enforcement, rising to the rank of Commander of the Crime Prevention Unit for Florissant, Missouri, the city continuously recognized as the safest city west of the Mississippi River with a population of fewer than 100,000. He completed his undergraduate work in Business Management at National-Louis University. He is board certified in Security Management, currently serves as Vice Chairman for the ASIS International Standards & Guidelines Commission and is a past president of the Professional Certification Board (PCB) for ASIS International.