Private Security in the 21st Century: Concepts and Applications: Concepts and Applications

by Dr. Edward J Maggio

Overview

Private Security in the 21st Century: Concepts and Applications informs the learner about the historical development of private security and provides new information for educating and training private security personnel in the beginning stages of their career, whether they are a full time student or entry level security worker on the job. This text will not only provide the background information that a prospective security person should know, but also describes the basic operational procedures students need to understand. Private Security in the Unit ed States: Concepts and Applications examines current practices in private security and technology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780763751906
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2009
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	374
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Edward Maggio is an assistant professor of criminal justice at the New York Institute of Technology. He serves also as the Director of New York Institute of Technology - Center for Security and Disaster Responses. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with degrees in History and Political Science. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School. He also graduated from Oxford University with a Master of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. In addition, he is a graduate of New York University’s professional program in Homeland Security. He has received his certification/license as a Security Guard Instructor from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Table of Contents

Chapter Preface
Chapter Introduction
Chapter Dedication
Chapter 1 Historical Development – Private Security: Past to Present
Chapter 2 Private Security Employment Positions
Chapter 3 Entry Level Business Techniques and Information
Chapter 4 Private Security Guarding and Protection Skills
Chapter 5 Advanced Business Security Issue s
Chapter 6 Economic and Financial Security Issue s for Private Security Personnel
Chapter 7 Current Private Security Threats: Issue s and Information
Chapter 8 School Security Issue s and Techniques
Chapter 9 Future Security Trends: Issue s and Information