Effective Physical Security

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Effective Physical Security, Third Edition is a best-practices compendium that details the essential elements to physical security protection. The book contains completely updated sections that have been carefully selected from the previous Butterworth-Heinemann publication, Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, 4E.Designed for easy reference, the Third Edition contains important coverage of environmental design, security surveys, locks, lighting, CCTV as well as a new chapter covering the latest in physical security design and planning for Homeland Security. The new edition continues to serve as a valuable reference for experienced security practitioners as well as students in undergraduate and graduate security programs.- Each chapter has been contributed to by top professionals in the security industry- Over 80 figures illustrate key security concepts discussed- Numerous appendices, checklists, and glossaries support the easy-to-reference organization - Each chapter has been contributed to by top professionals in the security industry- Over 80 figures illustrate key security concepts discussed- Numerous appendices, checklists, and glossaries support the easy-to-reference organization