Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention: Fourth Edition

The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, Fourth Edition, is the most comprehensive reference of its kind, covering the latest information on every topic from community-oriented policing to physical security, workplace violence, CCTV, information security, homeland security, and a host of specialty areas. The handbook shows how to prevent or minimize corporate losses, including security breaches, theft, and lack of resources due to natural or man-made disaster. This revised volume brings together the expertise of more than forty security and crime prevention experts who provide practical information and advice. Each chapter provides a wealth of information that can be put to use immediately. This is a must-have reference for security managers, security students, and all levels of security professionals. Covers every important topic in the field, including the latest on high-tech security systems, homeland security, and many specialty areas Brings together the expertise of more than 40 security and crime prevention experts Each chapter provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to use immediately. Cover -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Contributing Authors -- Preface -- PART ONE: INTRODUCTION -- Chapter 1. Risk Assessment and Management -- PART TWO: LOSS PREVENTION AND CRIME PREVENTION METHODS -- Chapter 2. Designing Security with the Architects -- Designing Security with the Architects -- Designing Security and Layout of Site -- Building Site Security and Contractors -- Ironmongery -- Closed Circuit TV Checklist -- Card Access Control Checklist -- Storage Rooms, Safes, and Vaults Checklist -- Exterior Lighting Checklist -- Crime Prevention Awareness Points -- Appendix 2.A. Model Residential and Commercial Building Security Ordinance -- Appendix 2.B. Standards -- Chapter 3. Security Surveys -- The Best Time to Conduct the Survey -- Classification of Survey Recommendations -- Developing Security Points -- Nine Points of Security Concern -- Personality of the Complex -- Positive and Negative Aspects of Making Recommendations -- Crime Analysis -- Key Control -- Closed Circuit Television -- Intrusion Alarms -- Lighting and Security -- Security Survey Follow-Up -- Residential Security -- Alarms -- Appendix 3.A. Site Survey and Risk Assessment -- Appendix 3.B. Physical Security Survey -- Appendix 3.C. Plant Security Checklist -- Appendix 3.D. Guard Security Checklist -- Appendix 3.E. Office Security Checklist -- Appendix 3.F. Home Security Checklist -- Appendix 3.G. Fire Safety Inspection -- Chapter 4. Internal Theft Controls -- Introduction -- What Is Honesty? -- The Dishonest Employee -- Management Responsibility in Loss -- Program for Internal Security -- Procedural Controls -- When Controls Fail -- Case Study -- Summary -- Chapter 5. Executive Protection -- Rise of Terrorism in the United States -- Formulating a Protection Plan -- Threat Assessment -- Planning -- Home and Office Survey -- Procedural Vulnerability -- Physical Vulnerability -- Protection in Transit -- Everyday Security Awareness -- If an Abduction Occurs -- Chapter 6. Awareness -- Awareness and Knowledge Strategies -- Neighborhood Watch Guidelines -- How to Avoid Becoming the Victim of an Attacker -- Safety Checklist for Apartments -- Robbery Prevention- Tips for Small Business -- Burglary Prevention-Tips for Small Business -- Suspicious Situations to Report -- Vehicle Theft-a Big Problem -- Safety Skills for Children -- Street Smarts-How to Protect Oneself -- The Con Artist -- Crime Prevention Tips for Senior Citizens -- Protection from Telemarketing Fraud -- Crime Prevention Tips at ATMs -- Chapter 7. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Strategies and Applications -- Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Strategies -- CPTED Applications -- Objectives for the Commercial Environment -- Downtown Streets and Pedestrian Areas. Parking Lots and Structures -- Office and Industrial Systems -- Hallways and Restrooms -- Malls and Shopping Centers -- Convenience Stores -- Branch Banks -- Objectives for the Residential Environment -- Objectives for the School Environment -- Convention Centers and Stadiums -- PART THREE: SECURITY OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT -- Chapte Print version record