books by Philip Purpura (butterworth protection prevention)

books by Philip Purpura

books:

Police and Community: Concepts and Cases
Philip Purpura

Allyn & Bacon, 2000

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 involves ...

Criminal Justice: An Introduction

1 review
Philip Purpura

Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996

Organized and easy to read
The book was written in distinct sections: 1)victims and their role in the criminal justice system, history and role of the 2)police, 3)courts and 4)probation, and 5)empolyment opportunities. The book is geared towards high level high school age students or college level. I am using it to teach a vocational education class in a high school. The students are 16 years or older. The book has up ...

Security and Loss Prevention, Fifth Edition: An Introduction
Philip Purpura

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007

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 ...

Security and Loss Prevention

5 reviews
Philip Purpura

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002

The best information source for newcomers in Loss Prevention
Because of this book I was able to jump into Loss Prevention after Leaving my job as a Deputy Sheriff and I Doubled my yearly income. I just followed the the outline layed out in every chapter on conducting Security assesments and evaluations and then made recomendations. The customers keep referring other customers. I have plenty of work.

The Security Handbook, Second Edition
Philip P. Purpura

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002

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 required to ...

Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications (The Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland ...
Philip Purpura

Butterworth-Heinemann, 2006

Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction with Applications provides a comprehensive overview of terrorism, public and private sector counterterrorism, and "all hazards" emergency management. The book presents national, state, and local perspectives and up-to-date information, including the reorganization of the Department of Homeland Security, the renewed Patriot Act, and intelligence reform. A wide range of issues are discussed, ...

Retail Security and Shrinkage Protection
Philip Purpura

Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993

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; Ernst and ...