Retail Crime, Security, and Loss Prevention: An Encyclopedic Reference [Hardcover]

Charles A. Sennewald CPP (Author), John H. Christman CPP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0123705290 | ISBN-13: 978-0123705297

Retail Crime, Security, and Loss Prevention is destined to become the "go to" source of crime- and loss prevention- related information in the retail industry. Written and edited by two nationally recognized retail security experts and enhanced with 63 contributions by others who contribute expertise in specialized areas, this book provides over 150 definitions of loss prevention terms, and discusses topics ranging from accident investigations, counterfeit currency, emergency planning, and workplace violence to vendor frauds. No other single work contains such a wealth of retail security information.

The co-authors are Charles "Chuck” Sennewald, CSC, CPP former Director of Security at The Broadway Department Stores, a major division of Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc., founder of the IAPSC and author of numerous security industry books, and John Christman, CPP, former VP and Director of Security for Macy's West. They have put in one book a wealth of information, techniques, procedures and source material relative to retail crime and loss prevention which will prove an invaluable reference work for professionals at all levels within the industry.

* Tables, current industry figures, and statistics fully articulate the impact of loss prevention and theft in the retail setting
* Case examples from the authors' own experience illustrate real-world problems and connect theory to practice
* The most complete book available on retail security

Editorial Reviews

Review

Retail Crime, Security, and Loss Prevention is destined to become the "go to" source of crime- and loss prevention- related information in the retail industry... They have put in one book a wealth of information, techniques, procedures and source material relative to retail crime and loss prevention which will prove an invaluable reference work for professionals at all levels within the industry.--The Journal: The Voice of Law Enforcement, Vol. 14 No. 2, Summer 2008

About the Author

Charles "Chuck" Sennewald is an independent security management consultant and former Director of Security at The Broadway Department Stores, a major division of Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc. He is also the author of numerous security industry books, including Butterworth-Heinemann titles: The Process of Investigation, Shoplifting, Security Consulting, and Effective Security Management. Mr. Sennewald is the founder and first president of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) and a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).

John Christman, CPP, is the former VP and Director of Security for Macy's West and is now a security consultant.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann (March 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123705290
• ISBN-13: 978-0123705297
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 2 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,129,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best reference on the subjects yet compiled March 17, 2008

By DonTheBaptist

Format:Hardcover

This work of Mr. Sennewald and Mr. Christman has surpassed anything yet published
on Loss Prevention and Retail Security. Every Security/LossPrevention professional should own a copy, and, where possible, provide a copy for each store Security Department. A much needed addition to any retail security professional's library.

Don Wagner

5.0 out of 5 stars A Highly Relevant Body of Knowledge in Retail Security/Loss Prevention May 18, 2013

By Safety

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The author is well known and highly respected. He and his co-author have produced a body of knowledge re retail security that will be an excellent resource for retail security management, risk managers, retail executives and loss prevention services. I would highly recommend Mr. Sennewald's text in a security management undergraduate or graduate curriculum.

Ira S. Somerson, CPP, CSC

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough January 28, 2010

By Paul H Aube

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This isn't a book one reads like a novel, but the content makes an eager security professional want to absord all of it. It is a literally a sizable volume.

As to the question of learning something, there is a good combination of theory and practical aspects that will assist the the consultants and instructors alike.

Highly recommended for the career professional.