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Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention

Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention

by Lawrence Fennelly (Author)

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    Hardcover 2003

    $83.64
Synopsis

The Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, Fourth Edition, is the most comprehensive reference of its kind, covering the latest information on every topic from community-oriented policing to physical security, workplace violence, CCTV, information security, homeland security, and a host of specialty areas. The handbook shows how to prevent or minimize corporate losses, including security breaches, theft, and lack of resources due to natural or man-made disaster. This revised volume brings together the expertise of more than forty security and crime prevention experts who provide practical information and advice. Each chapter provides a wealth of information that can be put to use immediately. This is a must-have reference for security managers, security students, and all levels of security professionals.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 608
 Edition: 4
 Publisher: A Butterworth-Heinemann Title
Published: 08 Dec 2003
ISBN 10: 0750674539
ISBN 13: 9780750674539
Book Overview: A comprehensive volume bringing together the expertise of more than forty security and crime prevention experts

Media Reviews
...has been updated and expanded to be of even more assistance to security professionals and crime prevention practitioners. - Canadian Security ...a collection of material intended to give a single volume reference with practical information on myriad topics. - Canadian Security ... a collection of articles and other materials written by specialists in crime prevention, loss prevention and work-place security. - Flight Safety Digest Its intended audience is security professionals and managers working in any type of industry. - Flight Safety Digest
Author Bio
Lawrence J. Fennelly is an internationally recognized authority on crime prevention, security planning and analysis, and on the study of how environmental factors (CPTED), physical hardware, alarms, lighting, site design, management practices, litigation consultants, security policies and procedures, and guard management contribute to criminal victimization.Mr. Fennelly was previously employed with Apollo Security, Computershare, Inc., as well as a sergeant at Harvard College, employed by the Harvard University Police Department in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was trained as a crime prevention specialist and served in this capacity for over 21 years at Harvard. He was also the department's training officer and assistant court officer. As part of his role as an officer at Harvard, Larry also was a deputy sheriff in both Suffolk and Middlesex counties (Massachusetts). Mr. Fennelly is a frequent speaker and lecturer on CPTED, physical security, school crime, and other issues. He serves as an expert witness who works closely with attorneys in defense as well as plaintiff cases, assisting in case preparation, offering knowledgeable questions to ask the opposing side, etc. He has also done a considerable amount of consultant work throughout the United States. His experience ranges from identifying vulnerabilities to conducting security and lighting surveys, working with architects to design and implement security, and developing long range guard training programs and risk assessments of various facilities.He is also a prolific author. His titles include such well-known security books as Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Effective Physical Security, and Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention.