Security and Loss Prevention, Fourth Edition: An Introduction [Hardcover]

Philip Purpura CPP Florence Darlington Technical College (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750674377 | ISBN-13: 978-0750674379 | Publication Date: April 8, 2002 | Edition: 4

Continuing the tradition of the original editions, the Fourth Edition of Security and Loss Prevention is designed to provide security students and professionals with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. Functioning as a bridge between physical security and computer security, the Fourth Edition provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to crime, fire, accident, error, and mismanagement.

The Fourth Edition is completely updated with new coverage of Information Technology (IT) as it relates to Physical Security, the Business and Careers of Security and Loss Prevention, Risk Analysis, E-business Loss Prevention, and OSHA standards. The book includes new case studies, sidebar questions, international perspectives, Web exercises, and industry links throughout the text. Written in a reader-friendly, interactive style, it serves as an essential reference to applying loss prevention theory to create real-world security solutions.

A brand new Instructor's Manual is available for this edition.

* Recommended reading for the ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP) exam
* Includes practical case studies and dozens of illustrations
* Covers cutting edge and extremely timely topics and threats including the Internet, terrorism, and e-commerce security issues

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...contains timely topics...which are presented in a well-written manner...This fourth edition is a comprehensive text designed to provide security students and professionals alike with an outstanding introduction to loss prevention concepts and security management implementation."
—CRIME & JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL

From the Publisher

Timely topics such as school security, Internet and e-commerce security, as well as trends in the criminal justice system are presented in a well-written, thoughtful manner. A brand new Instructor's Manual accompanies this revision.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 519 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition (April 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750674377
• ISBN-13: 978-0750674379
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,033,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #92 in Books > Law > Business > Securities

More About the Author

About the Author



Philip P. Purpura, Certified Protection Professional, is Director of the Security and Justice Institute and Coordinator of the Security for Houses of Worship Project in South Carolina. He has taught security and criminal justice courses for over thirty years. He serves on the ASIS International, Council on Academic Programs. Purpura has practical experience as an expert witness, consultant, security manager, investigator, and police officer. He is the author of eight books: Security: An Introduction (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011); Security & Loss Prevention: An Introduction, 5th ed. (Boston, MA: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Pub., 2008); Security Handbook, 2nd ed. (Boston, MA: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Pub., 2003), translated into Spanish and Chinese; (Albany, NY: Delmar Pub., 1991); Terrorism & Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications (Boston, MA: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann Pub., 2007); Police & Community: Concepts & Cases (Needham, MA: Allyn & Bacon, Pub., 2001); Criminal Justice: An Introduction (Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann Pub., 1997); Retail Security & Shrinkage Protection (Boston, MA: Butterworth-Heinemann Pub., 1993); and Modern Security & Loss Prevention Management (Boston, MA: Butterworth Pub., 1989). Purpura was contributing editor to three security periodicals, wrote numerous articles published in journals, magazines and newsletters, and he has been involved in a variety of editorial projects for publishers. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and Eastern Kentucky University, respectively. He also studied in Europe, Asia, and the former Soviet Union.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Resource of all Supervisors Contract/Private, April 10, 1999

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This review is from: Security and Loss Prevention: An Introduction, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Here is a book that is a must for all security supervisors in the contract and private sector in security. We all have to start with the basics when training new security supervisors and officers. Here is a book that can aid greatly to the end result that we in the industry are striving for well trained and knowledgable Security Supervisors and officers. All chapters of this book can be set to lesson plan for classroom study or chapters can be assigned to all and have them answer the questions at the end of each chapters. Teaching how and when a security survey should be conducted and explaining to the client the findings and the recommendations that were found during the survey. If you have the book keep it if you do not get a copy ASAP it will only make that much prepared for the changes in the industry that will taking place today into the next century and beyond. Good Luck. Dennis Medick

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Introduction to Loss Prevention, August 5, 2001

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William Stevens (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Security and Loss Prevention: An Introduction, Third Edition (Hardcover)

The book is well organized, and covers a wide breadth. I recommend this for anyone wanting a thorough overview. It is a textbook, so it is more academic than hands-on. It is also a great source of references for a wide variety of organizations and standards.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best information source for newcomers in Loss Prevention, May 24, 2000

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R.G., Ex Deputy Sheriff (Houston Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Security and Loss Prevention: An Introduction, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Because of this book I was able to jump into Loss Prevention after Leaving my job as a Deputy Sheriff and I Doubled my yearly income. I just followed the the outline layed out in every chapter on conducting Security assesments and evaluations and then made recomendations. The customers keep referring other customers. I have plenty of work.