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Introduction to security consulting : a lucrative business service / edited by William F. Blake (with six other contributors).
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Blake, William F.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Business enterprises--Security measures.
- Business enterprises.
- Private security services.
- Security consultants.
- Security systems.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (283 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Springfield, Illinois : Charles C Thomas, Publisher, 2019.
- Summary:
- "Today's business owner is facing a new set of challenges to provide for a safe and secure business environment. But the prudent business owner has only to look to the professional security consultant for assistance in developing strategies to achieve that goal. This unique book provides the private investigator with the information to become a proactive partner with the business owner in enhancing the safety and security within the business. The text includes information pertaining to the legal ramifications of negligent security claims; how to ensure employees are whom they claim to be; optimum utilization of security personnel and electronic security devices and systems; development of relevant security-related policies and procedures; and supervision and management controls. The book's 34 chapters are written in a very clear and concise style and include such topics as: elements of premises liability and negligent security, inadequate security, adequate background investigations, qualifications of a security force, warehouse and cargo security, successful business marketing, armed or unarmed status, separating high-risk employees, workplace violence programs, officer training, preventing internal theft and fraud, employing subcontractors, home and personal safety, guard post orders, parking lot lighting, home security weaknesses, preparation for litigation, crisis management guidelines, convenience store security, protecting human assets, and developing a business safety and security plan"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-398-09297-4
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