Security Management : An Introduction

by Ortmeier, P. J.

• ISBN13: 9780130281654
• ISBN10: 0130281654
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

For courses in Introduction to Security, Business, Security Management, or Criminal Justice.This student-affordable, unique text provides a comprehensive overview of the multi-faceted, global, and interdisciplinary field of security management. It features numerous examples and case situations specific to security management, identifies over twenty specific security applications, and examines the issues encountered within those areas. Text may also be used as a reference for security and loss prevention management and other protection personnel.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Organization of the Book	xi
About the Author	xii
Acknowledgments	xiii
Introduction	1	(23)
Learning Objectives	1	(1)
The Context for Security	2	(3)
Security: A Brief History	5	(4)
Private Police and Public Law Enforcement	9	(3)
Security Management: Essential Elements	12	(1)
Security Organizations	13	(3)
Roles of the Security Manager	16	(1)
Regulation of the Security Industry	17	(1)
Professional Certification and Education Programs	18	(1)
Impact of Globalization	19	(1)
The Future of Security Management	20	(2)
Summary	22	(1)
Key Terms	22	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	23	(1)
Threats to Safety and Security	24	(25)
Learning Objectives	24	(1)
Introduction	25	(1)
Accidents	25	(1)
Human Error	26	(1)
The Threat from Fire	26	(1)
Natural Disasters	27	(1)
Environmental Disasters	28	(1)
Civil Liability	29	(2)
Substance Abuse	31	(1)
Civil Disorder	32	(1)
Crime	33	(14)
Summary	47	(1)
Key Terms	47	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	48	(1)
Legal Aspects of Security Management	49	(27)
Learning Objectives	49	(1)
Introduction	50	(1)
Judicial Systems	50	(2)
Burden and Degrees of Proof	52	(1)
The Judicial Process	53	(3)
Tort Law	56	(2)
Contract Law	58	(3)
Administrative Law	61	(1)
Property Law	61	(2)
Employment Law	63	(1)
Criminal Law	64	(5)
Laws of Arrest	69	(1)
Evidence Law	70	(1)
Search and Seizure	71	(2)
Legislative Trends in Security Management	73	(1)
Summary	73	(1)
Key Terms	74	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	75	(1)
Risk Assessment, Planning, and Program Administration	76	(23)
Learning Objectives	76	(1)
Introduction	77	(1)
The Concept of Risk	77	(3)
Assessment and the Security Survey	80	(1)
Planning	81	(4)
Contingency Planning	85	(1)
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design	85	(2)
Program Implementation and Administration	87	(7)
Evaluation	94	(3)
Summary	97	(1)
Key Terms	97	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	98	(1)
Physical Security	99	(30)
Learning Objectives	99	(1)
Introduction	100	(1)
Basics of Defense	100	(1)
Perimeter Controls	100	(1)
Building Exteriors and Interiors	101	(1)
Lighting	102	(1)
Fences	103	(1)
Locks	104	(2)
Visual Assessment and Surveillance Systems	106	(2)
Alarm Systems	108	(3)
Alarm System Management	111	(2)
Fire prevention and Protection	113	(4)
Human Protection Systems	117	(10)
Summary	127	(1)
Key Terms	127	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	128	(1)
Personnel Security	129	(21)
Learning Objectives	129	(1)
Introduction	129	(1)
Personnel Recruitment and Selection	130	(6)
Personnel Management	136	(9)
Personnel Integrity	145	(3)
Summary	148	(1)
Key Terms	149	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	149	(1)
Information Security	150	(17)
Learning Objectives	150	(1)
Introduction	150	(2)
INFOSEC Risk Assessment and Analysis	152	(1)
Information Protection Strategies	153	(4)
Communications Security	157	(2)
Computer Security	159	(6)
Summary	165	(1)
Key Terms	166	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	166	(1)
Investigation, Intelligence Operations, and Reporting	167	(23)
Learning Objectives	167	(1)
Introduction	168	(1)
Investigations	168	(13)
Intelligence Operations	181	(1)
Counterespionage	182	(2)
Reporting	184	(4)
Summary	188	(1)
Key Terms	188	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	189	(1)
Specific Security Applications: Part I	190	(28)
Learning Objectives	190	(1)
Introduction	191	(1)
Airline and Airport Security	191	(4)
Banking and Financial Institution Security	195	(1)
Computer Security	196	(1)
Contract Services	196	(1)
Courthouse and Courtroom Security	197	(1)
Disaster Recovery	198	(1)
Educational Institution Security	198	(6)
Entertainment Security	204	(3)
Executive Protection	207	(1)
Government Security	208	(2)
Healthcare Security	210	(4)
Hospitality Security	214	(2)
Summary	216	(1)
Key Terms	217	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	217	(1)
Specific Security Applications: Part II	218	(35)
Learning Objectives	218	(1)
Introduction	219	(1)
Industrial Security	219	(1)
Library and Museum Security	220	(1)
Once Building Security	220	(2)
Privatization of Public Services	222	(2)
Residential Security	224	(1)
Retail Loss Prevention	225	(3)
Transportation Security	228	(3)
Utility Security	231	(2)
Workplace Violence Prevention	233	(4)
Zoo and Aquarium Security	237	(3)
Summary	240	(1)
Key Terms	240	(1)
Discussion Questions and Exercises	241	(1)
appendices
A Correlation of ASIS Syllabus for Introduction to Security for Business Students with Security Management: An Introduction	242	(1)
B Safety and Security Survey Instrument	243	(10)
References	253	(12)
Index	265