Introduction to Security, Eighth Edition [Hardcover]

Robert J. Fischer (Author), Edward Halibozek (Author), Gion Green (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750684321 | ISBN-13: 978-0750684323 | Publication Date: April 1, 2008 | Edition: 8th

Introduction to Security, 8th Edition, has been the leading introduction to private security for over thirty years, celebrated for its balanced and professional approach to this increasingly important area. Now the eighth edition expands the key topics and adds material on important issues in the 21st c environment.

The author team brings together top-level professional experience in industry with years of teaching experience. As a recommended title for security certifications, it is a crucial resource for the 30,000+ ASIS International members, and is also used as a core security textbook in universities throughout the country. This is Butterworth-Heinemann's best-selling security text of all time, an essential reference for all security professionals.

* Significantly expanded chapters on computer issues, cargo, homeland security and terrorism
* New chapter on Internal Issues and Controls covering crucial information on internal theft, personnel policies, and drugs and violence in the workplace
* More illustrations and photos to make learning easier

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From the Publisher

Robert J. Fischer is a professor and Chairman of the Law Enforcement Administration Department at Western Illinois University, where he administers a program with more than 1000 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. He earned his Ph.D. in education administration from Southern Illinois University in 1981. Dr. Fischer has served as a consultant to many organizations, including publishers, private security firms, and retailers, and as a contract consultant on police training issues for the Illinois Local Government Police Training Board since 1989. Dr. Fischer is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, The Illinois Association of Criminal Justice Educators, and the American Society for Industrial Security. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Robert Fischer is President of Assets Protection Associates, Inc., a security consulting firm established in 1986. He earned his Ph.D. in education administration from Southern Illinois University in 1981. Dr. Fischer has served as a consultant to many organizations, including publishers, private security firms, retailers, and school districts. Dr. Fischer is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, the American Society for industrial Security, The Academy if Security Educators and Trainers, and the International Police Association. He recently retired from his positions as the Director of Illinois Law Enforcement Executive Institute, a project of the Illinois Law Enforcement and Standards Board, and as a professor of law enforcement and justice administration at Western Illinois University.

Edward P. Halibozek is currently a corporate vice president of security for a Fortune 100 company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. He holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice and an MBA in business. Mr. Halibozek is an experienced lecturer and has written and published many articles, papers, plans, policies and procedures related to corporate security. Mr. Halibozek is the former Chairperson for the Aerospace Industries Association, Industrial Security Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Chief Special Agents Association in Los Angeles California. Mr. Halibozek served for four years as an Industry member to the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 8th edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750684321
• ISBN-13: 978-0750684323
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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As an overview of the state of the security milieu, I thought this book was quite up to snuff. I could certainly see it's use as a textbook for an undergraduate level course on 'The Basics of Security.'

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product for Security Studies, April 12, 2010

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I bought this book to prepare for a major security certification. It is a well written and organized book. I look forward to applying all that I learn and passing the certification exam. Great information on security careers as well.National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
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