Introduction to Private Security: Theory Meets Practice
- ISBN-10
- 0205592406
- ISBN-13
- 9780205592401
- Series
- Introduction to Private Security
- Category
- Private security services
- Pages
- 348
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-12
- Publisher
- Allyn & Bacon
- Authors
- Cliff Roberson, Michael Birzer
Description
This one-semester text discusses all aspects of private security—from recruiting, selecting and training security personnel to testifying in court. Designed to help address the need for more in-depth education and increased licensing demands, the book presents topics using independent chapters that deliver a complete picture of the field. Action boxes appear throughout the text and feature down to earth examples. Margin definitions, class exercises and review questions are included to improve student learning and encourage class participation.
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