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Chapter Library
The Chapter maintains current editions of books
required for study to pass the three certification examinations, CPP, PSI, and PSP,
as well as for topics of general interest to the field.
Books for each of the exams are listed below.
They are available free of charge to chapter members, who can take them out for one
month periods.
The Chapter library includes a detailed
comprehensive publication on prevention of workplace violence published by Specialty
Technical Publishers. For information, click here.
For the PCI Exam, click
here
For the PSP Exam, click
here
For the CPP exam:
Protection of Assets Manual
Timothy Williams, CPP, Editor
Four volumes of security information covering hundreds of key management issues. Updated
monthly, this comprehensive source covers all aspects of security training including
employee awareness, internal and external theft and fraud, security and civil law,
investigations, ethics, alcohol and drug abuse, and more.
 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation, 7th Edition
Charles E. O’Hara and Gregory L. O’Hara
The seventh edition of this classic text continues the tradition of concentrating on the
essential elements of a criminal investigation. This book introduces the reader to
investigative work so that he or she will learn what is meant by a complete investigation.
The reader also will become familiar with the employment of technical methods and services
available to complete an investigation. Some of the new topics introduced in this edition
include stalking, carjacking, home invasion robbery, drug-facilitated rape, electronic
evidence collection, clandestine laboratories, and the CODIS identification system. There
has been an extensive revision of the narcotics chapter to reflect the changing patterns
of illegal drug use. Ecstasy, methamphetamine, dissociative anesthetics, Ritalin,
oxyContin, inhalants, and anabolic steroids are some of the more commonly abused drugs
that are treated here for the first time. Other enhancements include: the "Additional
Reading" sections at the end of each chapter have been updated; a glossary of useful
criminal investigation terms has been included; and new illustrations and tables have been
added. 925 pp. 2003
Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention, 3rd Edition
Lawrence J. Fennelly, CPP, Editor
An enlightening compilation of insights from over 40 security professionals that reviews
current trends and technologies. Coverage includes environmental design, fire protection,
electronic safety devices, CCTV, guard forces, public relations, and more! Reviewed in
Security Management, 8/96.
552 pp. 1996
 Introduction to Security, 6th Edition
Robert J. Fischer and Gion Green
The sixth edition of this classic publication upholds the book's tradition of informing
readers of contemporary security issues, from security equipment and procedures to
management and loss prevention theory. This new edition has been updated with the most
current information available in the constantly changing security field. 537
pp. 1998
 Managing Today! 2nd Edition
Stephen P. Robbins
This indispensable management text covers the essential approaches necessary to manage
effectively in today's business world. This book analyzes the fundamental changes that
have occurred in the economy and workplace that impact the management of every
organization. 651 pp. 2000
Risk Analysis and the Security Survey, 2nd Edition
James F. Broder, CPP
Make your next survey or audit more than just a fact-finding mission! Learn how to uncover
your organization's vulnerabilities, the dangers and threats it faces, and measure the
effectiveness of your security program. Sample surveys, questionnaires, and procedural
guidelines also are included for reference. This is a "must-have" resource for
the security professional studying risk analysis and loss control. It also provides a
sobering look at areas being overspent or underserviced. 352 pp. 2000
 Security and
Loss Prevention: An Introduction, 4th Edition
Philip P. Purpura, CPP
Security and Loss Prevention is designed to provide security students and professionals
with an introduction to loss prevention concepts and security program implementation. This
new edition has been updated and includes new coverage on: information technology (IT) as
it relates to physical security; the business and careers of security and loss prevention;
risk analysis; e-business loss prevention; and Occupational Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA) standards. Also included are new case studies, sidebar questions,
international perspectives, Web exercises, and industry links throughout the text. Written
in a reader-friendly, interactive style, it serves as an essential reference to applying
loss prevention theory to real-world security solutions.
Reviewed in Security Management, 1/03. 520 pp., 2002
The Complete Manual of Corporate and Industrial Security
by Russel L. Bintiff
This title provides the most complete and authoritative manual covering
all aspects of corporate and industrial security. It covers everything security
professionals need to minimize risk and implement the best possible policies and systems
for building security, data security, personnel security, and product security.
Private Security in America: An Introduction
by Clifford E. Simonsen
Provides a comprehensive introduction to private security and covers the many and
varied sectors and operations that comprise it. Taking a systems approach to exploring
private and public security, Private Security in America provides a balanced treatment of
practical examples, technology, history, documents, and research. Written in an engaging
style, the book is easy-to-read and includes many tables, figures, graphs, photographs,
illustrations, and more. It presents an unbiased view of a wide range of topics that makes
it suitable for a wide range of readers with many points of view. An essential reference
for professional security experts as well as the average reader seeking more information
on issues related to private security.
Encyclopedia of Security Management
by John J. Fay, CPP, Ed.
Security managers get an authoritative resource devoted to successful management
techniques and technologies. This book will familiarize you with current management trends
in all areas of security within diverse industries. Practitioners will be impressed with
the remarkable strides being made in security technology.
Emergency Planning Handbook , Second Edition
by ASIS Disaster Management Council
Every business should have an emergency management plan. The Emergency Planning
Handbook provides guidance and direction to corporate security supervisors/managers
who have emergency planning responsibilities. This new edition of the popular handbook
presents an overview of recovery planning and its relative importance to an organization.
It imparts planning guidance in summary form that can be adapted to and supplemented by
company procedures and policies. Most organizations will experience a crisis at some
point; but with an emergency plan in place, the crisis does not have to escalate to
unmanageable proportions. Having a well thought-out emergency management plan can mean the
difference between success and failure for a business or organization.
Effective Security Management, 4th edition
Charles A. Sennewald, CPP
Effective Security Management retains the excellent qualities that made the
original and earlier editions a standard of the profession: a readable, comprehensive
guide to the organization, staffing, and operation of the security function. The focus of
this book is not on abstract theories but rather on practical methods, written in plain
language, that can be used in managing an effective security department. The fourth
edition includes a new chapter devoted to security statistics. This chapter provides the
reader with an insightful understanding of the proper use of statistics information as a
management tool in a broad range of activities from budget justification to crime analysis
in the security environment. The author has applied modern management strategies to the
concerns and problems facing every security manager.
Thanks to the ASIS online bookstore for the images
and descriptions
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