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Security Administration - A Practical Systems Approach

NCJ Number
96405
Author(s)
D C Becker
Date Published
1985
Length
218 pages
Annotation
This text presents the basic principles of security administration and applies them to a hypothetical facility, the Central Florida Plant (CFP), which represents a composite industrial facility with varied security problems.
Abstract
A review of the history of the private security industry accompanies an argument for the inclusion of that industry as a full partner in the criminal justice system. Basic considerations in security planning are next explained, and the CFP is introduced. The various types of security hazards are discussed, including general hazards, natural hazards, human hazards, espionage, pilferage, and sabotage. Positive approaches to cutting losses are presented. The stages in establishing security systems are detailed, including the specification of security areas, the provision of protective barriers and lighting, the use of protective alarms, and access and movement control. Security education and planning, retail and hospital security, and transportation security are considered. Methods of gaining management support for the security program are also examined. Chapter reference lists and appendixes describing CFP and outlining a model security plan are included.

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