Introduction to Private Security: Theory Meets Practice

Roberson, Cliff

ISBN 10: 0205592406 / ISBN 13: 9780205592401

Published by Pearson, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Private Security: Theory Meets Practice
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205592406
• ISBN 13: 9780205592401
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

For courses in Introduction to Private Security.

 

This one-semester text discusses all aspects of private security–from recruiting, selecting and training security personnel to testifying in court. Designed to help address the need for more in-depth education and increased licensing demands, the book presents topics using independent chapters that deliver a complete picture of the field. Action boxes appear throughout the text and feature down to earth examples. Margin definitions, class exercises and review questions are included to improve student learning and encourage class participation.

From the Back Cover

Introduction to Private Security covers the current state of private security and security management while engaging students with practical real world examples from case law, regulations, and organizations ot bring the material home.

"This book is written in a voice that speaks to people in the criminal justice field. By putting concepts into a real world frame work students will be more likely to retain the information presented.... This book is truly an Introduction to Security."

-Joseph LeFever, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

"This book presents a good overview of the history of the profession with a look to the future of private security which is a pivotal part of the criminal justice professions. The practical applications that are presented are very useful to apply the knowledge gained from the text. "

-Marie Hansen, Husson College