Introduction to Security: Operations and Management, 5th edition

• A unique, all-in-one resource, this book presents the basics of security as well as security management of public and private security services in a single text.
  • More than 20 security environments, applications, and services are identified and explored, along with the issues encountered in these areas.
  • NEW! The comprehensive approach incorporates information from the social sciences to provide a diverse look at security through an understanding of sociology, economics, psychology, and criminal justice.
• UPDATED! A complete reorganization enhances continuity and flow of the material and provides common cores for each chapter from which instructors can teach.
  • Each chapter is written and designed to be covered during a one-week period, making the book ideal for a traditional semester-long college course.
  • UPDATED! Information on career opportunities, formerly provided in Chapter 13, is now integrated throughout the book and specifically linked to topical issues found in each chapter.
• NEW! A national/international perspective looks at security both in the United States and around the world. A new Chapter 13 explores security in an international context.
• UPDATED! Current issues and information include:
  • An in-depth and current review of sensor technologies;
  • Updated figures and charts throughout;
  • Updated links to Internet sites; and
  • An updated Glossary.
• Students are motivated and involved in learning through engaging content and extensive learning tools, including:
  • A concise, clear, easy-to-read format;
  • Case studies and real-life examples;
  • Boxed features;
  • NEW! A minimum of 10 discussion questions and exercises for each chapter; and
  • Chapter summaries, key term lists, and review exercises to ensure mastery of chapter content.
• A focus on practical aspects of the field makes the book appropriate for both students and experienced security professionals.
  • Written by an expert in the field of security
  • Functions as an excellent prep tool for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam

Additional chapter-by-chapter changes include:

• An in-depth, comprehensive review of security and fire terminology (Chapter 2)
• Updated case law related to the private security industry (Chapter 3)
• An in-depth review of sensor technologies and information related to the core elements of physical protection systems (Chapter 4)
• New information related to security background checks, continued reliability, workplace violence, and executive protection (Chapter 5)
• Complete re-write of the information security chapter concentrating on cyber security, key components of an information security program, and SCADA security (Chapter 6)
• Updates throughout Chapter 7 to include security to banking/finance, courthouse, educational, health care, entertainment and religious institutions
• A new emphasis in Chapter 8 dedicated to industrial security, exploring issues related to manufacturing and cargo security. This chapter also explores the utility, hospitality, retail, office and residential security practices.
• New and updated information on the Department of Homeland Security, NIPP, and transportation security, including a review of the aviation, trucking, railroad and maritime industries (Chapter 9)
• Core information related to management, leadership, and ethics is now in Chapter 10, instead of being scattered throughout the text. This chapter also includes an updated section on ethics.
• A reorganized Chapter 11 that explores issues related to human resource management, and includes a review of core entry-level managerial tasks that include writing policies and procedures, scheduling, planning, and budgeting.
• A refocused Chapter 12 now concentrates on risk management
• New information related to human security, and updated legislative changes and trends (Chapter 14)

• The comprehensive approach incorporates information from the social sciences to provide a diverse look at security through an understanding of sociology, economics, psychology, and criminal justice.
• UPDATED! A complete reorganization enhances continuity and flow of the material and provides common cores for each chapter from which instructors can teach.
  • UPDATED! Each chapter is written and designed to be covered during a one-week period, making the book ideal for a traditional semester-long college course.
  • UPDATED! Information on career opportunities, formerly provided in Chapter 13, is now integrated throughout the book and specifically linked to topical issues found in each chapter.
• A national/international perspective looks at security both in the United States and around the world. A new Chapter 13 explores security in an international context.
• UPDATED! Current issues and information include:
  • An in-depth and current review of sensor technologies;
  • Updated figures and charts throughout;
  • Updated links to Internet sites; and
  • An updated Glossary.
• Students are motivated and involved in learning through engaging content and extensive learning tools, including a minimum of 10 discussion questions and exercises for each chapter.

Additional chapter-by-chapter changes include:

• An in-depth, comprehensive review of security and fire terminology (Chapter 2)
• Updated case law related to the private security industry (Chapter 3)
• An in-depth review of sensor technologies and information related to the core elements of physical protection systems (Chapter 4)
• New information related to security background checks, continued reliability, workplace violence, and executive protection (Chapter 5)
• Complete re-write of the information security chapter concentrating on cyber security, key components of an information security program, and SCADA security (Chapter 6)
• Updates throughout Chapter 7 to include security to banking/finance, courthouse, educational, health care, entertainment and religious institutions
• A new emphasis in Chapter 8 dedicated to industrial security, exploring issues related to manufacturing and cargo security. This chapter also explores the utility, hospitality, retail, office and residential security practices.
• New and updated information on the Department of Homeland Security, NIPP, and transportation security, including a review of the aviation, trucking, railroad and maritime industries (Chapter 9)
• Core information related to management, leadership, and ethics is now in Chapter 10, instead of being scattered throughout the text. This chapter also includes an updated section on ethics.
• A reorganized Chapter 11 that explores issues related to human resource management, and includes a review of core entry-level managerial tasks that include writing policies and procedures, scheduling, planning, and budgeting.
• A refocused Chapter 12 now concentrates on risk management
• New information related to human security, and updated legislative changes and trends (Chapter 14)