NCJ Number
102421
Date Published
1986
Length
276 pages
Annotation
This text addresses the wide range of activities encompassed by business-oriented security programs, from basic physical security through personnel matters, legal issues, management, emergencies, and evaluation.
Abstract
An overview of physical security problems covers site selection, facility design, hardware and technology as they relate to exterior and interior protection, and storage. Other subjects examined include the relationship between loss prevention and business systems and procedures, internal controls, and management involvement. A discussion of the security manager's role in personnel considers preemployment procedures, orientation and training, identification, payment of wages, white-collar crime, and executive protection. The multifaceted legal and insurance considerations involved with security programs are explored. Guidelines address assessing the need for a full-time security staff, planning for emergencies and disasters, and exploring the impact of various security options. Specific business situations that pose problems for security are discussed, such as research and development, retailing, health care facilities, real estate management, government, and computer operations. Checklists, references, and index.