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Retail Security and Shrinkage Protection(1st Edition)
by Philip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 1993 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-9274-8, ISBN: 0-7506-9274-X

"This book helps the reader to critically evaluate a security operation using modern research techniques. It focuses on all retail business security issues, emphasizing vulnerabilities, losses, and practical countermeasures to combat such crimes as internal theft and shoplifting. Coverage includes such key topics as: the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act; proper testing procedures under Employee Polygraph Protection Act; Er ..."






Security(1st Edition)
An Introduction
by Philip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 637 Pages, Published 2010 by Crc Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-4200-9283-7, ISBN: 1-4200-9283-9

"Today, threats to the security of an organization can come from a variety of sources — from outside espionage to disgruntled employees and internet risks to utility failure. Reflecting the diverse and specialized nature of the security industry, Security: An Introduction provides an up-to-date treatment of a topic that has become increasingly complex as more vulnerabilities arise. Philip P. Purpura, recently selected by Security Maga ..."






Security and Loss Prevention(3rd Edition)
An Introduction, Third Edition
by Philip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 1998 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-9642-5, ISBN: 0-7506-9642-7

"This third edition of Security and Loss Prevention has been updated with newer laws, technology, security strategies, and statistics to meet the needs of the ever-changing security profession. The text provides an introduction to security and loss prevention with an emphasis on strategies to prevent and reduce the incidence of crime, fire, and accident. This new edition serves as a helpful directory, providing addresses and phone numbe ..."






Security and Loss Prevention, Fifth Edition(5th Edition)
An Introduction
by Philip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 600 Pages, Published 2007 by Butterworth-Heinemann
Unabridged
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-372525-7, ISBN: 0-12-372525-9

"Since the first edition of Security and Loss Prevention was published in 1983, much has changed in security and loss prevention considerations. In the past five years alone, security awareness and the need for added business continuity and preparedness considerations has been uniquely highlighted given events such as Katrina, 9/11, the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the increase in world terrorist events. This ..."






The Security Handbook
by Philip P. Purpura
Paperback, 377 Pages, Published 1991 by Delmar Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-8273-3825-8, ISBN: 0-8273-3825-2

"This handbook moves directly from history and definitions to focus on the day-to-day activities of today's private security guards from writing an incident report to legal liability."






Modern Security and Loss Prevention Management(1st Edition)
by Philip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 400 Pages, Published 1989 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-409-90036-1, ISBN: 0-409-90036-2

"From the Preface: "This book focuses on the protection executive as a businessperson specializing in security and loss prevention (S&LP). Support for this perspective is growing as increasing numbers of practitioners are being asked by upper management to justify how protection programs contribute to the organization. New challenges face these professionals as broader and more cost-effective protection is required with fewer resources. ..."






Security & loss prevention
by Philip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 492 Pages, Published 1984 by Butterworth
ISBN-13: 978-0-409-95075-5, ISBN: 0-409-95075-0

"As in previous editions, the 6th edition of Security and Loss Prevention provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to legal issues, theft and other crimes, fire, and accidental or intentional harm from emplyees, as well as the many ramifications of corporate misconduct. Topics new to this edition include Global Risk Analysis, Evidence-based Loss Prevention, Optimization of Social Network Sites, Internal Vict ..."






Security Loss and Prevention, Second Edition(2nd Edition)
An Introduction
by Philip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 1990 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-409-90203-7, ISBN: 0-409-90203-9

"Focusing on loss problems and countermeasures that protect against crimes, fires, and accidents, this edition features numerous topics from the CPP exam."






Security
An Introduction
by Philip P. Purpura
637 Pages, Published 2016 by Crc Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-4398-9456-9, ISBN: 1-4398-9456-6

"An Introduction Philip P. Purpura ... Light trespass • : A type of light pollution that goes beyond its boundary and/or purpose, possibly causing harm (e .g ., glare and problems with sleep and animal health) . ... One lux equals about 0 .093 fc . Here are examples of average illuminance at buildings and facilities according to the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (2003): Interior lighting for patrolling security o ..."






Criminal Justice
An Introduction
by Philip P. Purpura
Paperback, 408 Pages, Published 1996 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-9630-2, ISBN: 0-7506-9630-3

"Criminal Justice: An Introduction is a complete introductory text for the most basic and widely-studied course in this subject area. Each chapter begins with behavioral objectives and a list of key terms. A variety of strategies are designed into the text to hold the attention of reader: key terms in bold lettering, side margin notes (containing interesting facts and challenging questions), boxed justice events and international persp ..."






Criminal Justice
by Philip P. Purpura
Paperback, Published 1996 by Delmar Pub
ISBN-13: 978-0-8273-6349-6, ISBN: 0-8273-6349-4






Terrorism and Homeland Security(1st Edition)
An Introduction with Applications (The Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security Series)
by Philip Purpura Cpp, Phillip P. Purpura
Hardcover, 512 Pages, Published 2006 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-7843-8, ISBN: 0-7506-7843-7

"Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications provides a comprehensive introduction to the problem of terrorism and to its solution, Homeland Security. In addition to its extensive treatment of terrorism, the book describes public and private sector counterterrorism as well as all hazards emergency management. It presents national, state, and local perspectives and up-to-date information, including the reorganizatio ..."






Security Handbook
Instructors' Guide
by Philip P. Purpura
Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 1991 by Thomson Delmar Learning, Division Of Thomson Learning
ISBN-13: 978-0-8273-3826-5, ISBN: 0-8273-3826-0

"Whether looking for entry into the profession or development within the security industry, this book offers the practical information, training, and need-to-know techniques for the realization of professional goals."






The Security Handbook, Second Edition(2nd Edition)
by Philip Purpura
Paperback, 400 Pages, Published 2002 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-7438-6, ISBN: 0-7506-7438-5

"The Security Handbook, Second Edition is a user-friendly guide for security officers and guards, covering everything from introductory information to advanced topics. Whether looking for entry into the profession or development within the security industry, this book offers the practical information, training, and need-to-know techniques for the realization of professional goals. The Second Edition emphasizes the proper skills require ..."






Security and Loss Prevention, Sixth Edition(6th Edition)
An Introduction
by Philip Purpura
Hardcover, 728 Pages, Published 2013 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-387846-5, ISBN: 0-12-387846-2

"The sixth edition of Security and Loss Prevention continues the tradition of providing introductory and advanced coverage of the body of knowledge of the security profession. To bridge theory to practice is the book's backbone, and Philip Purpura continues this strong effort with new sidebars and text boxes presenting actual security challenges from real-life situations. Globally recognized and on the ASIS International Certified Protec ..."






Security and Loss Prevention, Fourth Edition(4th Edition)
An Introduction
by Philip Purpura
Hardcover, 519 Pages, Published 2002 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-7437-9, ISBN: 0-7506-7437-7

"Continuing the tradition of the original editions, the Fourth Edition of Security and Loss Prevention is designed to provide security students and professionals with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. Functioning as a bridge between physical security and computer security, the Fourth Edition provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to crime, fire, accident, err ..."






Security and Loss Prevention, Seventh Edition(7th Edition)
An Introduction
by Philip Purpura
Paperback, 772 Pages, Published 2018 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-811795-8, ISBN: 0-12-811795-8

"Security and Loss Prevention: An Introduction, Seventh Edition, provides introductory and advanced information on the security profession. Security expert, Phil Purpura, CPP, includes updates on security research, methods, strategies, technologies, laws, issues, statistics and career options, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary book that draws on many fields of study for concepts, strategies of protection and research. The b ..."






Police and Community(1st Edition)
Concepts and Cases
by Philip Purpura
Paperback, 326 Pages, Published 2000 by Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-13: 978-0-205-30283-3, ISBN: 0-205-30283-1

" This book for community policing and police-community relations issues uses cases in each chapter to illustrate concepts and to relate theory to practice. This book is unique because it includes "the best of both worlds" - the basics and hot issues found in most other books on community policing, plus cases in each chapter that complement the concepts and help bridge theory and practice. Written in a user-friendly style, the book ..."






Faith, Reason, and Theosis(1st Edition)
by George E. Demacopoulos, Aristotle Papanikolaou, Ashley M. Purpura
336 Pages, Published 2023 by Orthodox Christianity And Cont
ISBN-13: 978-1-5315-0302-4, ISBN: 1-5315-0302-0






Security and Loss Prevention
An Introduction
by Philip Purpura
772 Pages, Published 2018 by Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-811796-5, ISBN: 0-12-811796-6

"Ellis, D. (1991). Becoming a master student (6th ed.). Rapid City, SD: College Survival, Inc. Feuerwerker, A. (1989). Great wall of China. ... Developing critical thinking skills in homeland security and emergency management courses. Journal of Homeland ... Security Administration: An introduction (3rd ed.). Springfield, IL: ..."



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