The security world is constantly changing, both in the context in which it has to operate, and in terms of what it can offer as a response to a wide range of threats. This is true across the world. Indeed, globalization and the impact of technology are just two trends that have seen to that. As a consequence, security has become more complicated; or, at least, the breadth of knowledge that a good security operative, at any level, needs to draw upon has been stretched.
One of the positive signs of the march of security professionalism is that there is now more research being gathered on security related issues. Scholars in universities, research institutes, companies, and professional bodies have helped to develop a global knowledge base. The good thing about security is that knowledge from around the world has relevance to a broad range of circumstances. After all, threats are often the same. Terrorist attacks take place globally, and the sorts of responses needed are often similar, if not the same. The principles of security apply across the board, though the contexts differ, and how the principles are applied needs to be adapted to meet local needs. This is where skill comes in. Skills are needed from those who assess risks and those who manage them, from senior executives to street-level protection officers.
It is a sad fact that offenders often move faster than response agencies. We know that many of those who commit crime adapt quickly; they share knowledge and experiences; doing so often gives them an edge. Just as people move themselves and their assets around the world with ease, offenders have tried to do so as well. Stopping them requires constant attention; as one famous terrorist agency once remarked, “ We only have to succeed once. ”
Being on our guard, benefiting from research findings, and following good practice are crucial. Books like this one are designed to help. The coverage of this book is broad, covering domains such as communication, protection officer functions, crime prevention, safety, information security, workplace violence, risk management, investigations, private security law, and the use of force. The book provides proven knowledge to protection officers to enable them to take on the arduous tasks of asset protection and loss prevention.
This book strives to provide a foundation for improving the skill level and efficiency of protection officers. As a basic text for achieving the Certified Protection Officer certification, this book will be studied over and over by operatives across continents. It will also serve as a research resource for those looking to develop insight into an array of security topics. The editors are to be commended for ensuring that this edition builds positively on previous ones.
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