Private Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the private security industry, including its history, theory, and current best practices. It also discusses the growing roles of private sector security companies since 9/11 and the diverse career options available for individuals entering the field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 936 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the field of security, offering a rich history and theoretical foundation while emphasizing current best practices and the essential security functions and analytic skills required for success. It delves into the evolving roles of private sector security companies in comparison to federal and state law enforcement security roles since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Throughout the text, key terms, learning objectives, end-of-chapter questions, web exercises, and numerous references are incorporated to enhance student learning. Additionally, the book presents a diverse and expanding range of career options available for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the private security industry.

The book offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the field of security, offering a rich history and theoretical foundation while emphasizing current best practices and the essential security functions and analytic skills required for success. It delves into the evolving roles of private sector security companies in comparison to federal and state law enforcement security roles since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Throughout the text, key terms, learning objectives, end-of-chapter questions, web exercises, and numerous references are incorporated to enhance student learning. Additionally, the book presents a diverse and expanding range of career options available for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the private security industry.

The book provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the field of security, offering a rich history and theoretical foundation while emphasizing current best practices and the essential security functions and analytic skills required for success. It delves into the evolving roles of private sector security companies in comparison to federal and state law enforcement security roles since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Throughout the text, key terms, learning objectives, end-of-chapter questions, web exercises, and numerous references are incorporated to enhance student learning. Additionally, the book presents a diverse and expanding range of career options available for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the private security industry.

The book provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the field of security, offering a rich history and theoretical foundation while emphasizing current best practices and the essential security functions and analytic skills required for success. It delves into the evolving roles of private sector security companies in comparison to federal and state law enforcement security roles since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Throughout the text, key terms, learning objectives, end-of-chapter questions, web exercises, and numerous references are incorporated to enhance student learning. Additionally, the book presents a diverse and expanding range of career options available for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the private security industry.

Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032107455
Edition number: 2 ed