Introduction to Private Security: Theory Meets Practice, 1st edition

For courses in Introduction to Private Security.

This one-semester text discusses all aspects of private security–from recruiting, selecting and training security personnel to testifying in court. Designed to help address the need for more in-depth education and increased licensing demands, the book presents topics using independent chapters that deliver a complete picture of the field. Action boxes appear throughout the text and feature down to earth examples. Margin definitions, class exercises and review questions are included to improve student learning and encourage class participation.

Hallmark Features:

Covers all aspects of private security– from recruiting, selecting and training security personnel to testifying in court.

• Offers a one-semester text that tackles the topic using easy-to-read, independent chapters.

Integrates action boxes that include down to earth examples.

• Provides students with real-life situations that illustrate concepts from the text. 

Includes margin definitions, class exercises and review questions–in every chapter.

• Gives instructors a variety of items to use to enhance student learning and spark class discussion.