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This text introduces a broad, in-depth look at security planning and procedures. Students will learn to develop skills in interviewing and interrogation techniques, intelligence gathering, surveillances, perimeter and crime scene security, criminal evidence preservation and collection, and principles of crowd and riot control. Additional topics include threat assessment and response, and facility security and vulnerabilities. This text also helps students develop skills in substance abuse recognition, theft, sabotage and espionage. It also covers techniques for dealing with computer security, electronic criminal investigations, firewalls and security software as well as crime prevention techniques. Additional topics include crime prevention, security access control, and security force management.

This textbook is appropriate for criminal justice, criminal investigation, and homeland security programs. It is also suited for programs in emergency management, corporate security, psychology, emergency medical services and healthcare, police academy programs, and continuing professional development.

Daniel Byram, MA, is a retired police lieutenant with extensive experience in the fields of intelligence, covert operations, tactical operations, and training. He has over 15 years in post-secondary education experience including the private and community college sectors. Rick Michelson - MA

Rick has 30 years of law enforcement experience which includes holding rank as a Sergeant with the San Diego Police Department, the University of California police in San Diego, a Lieutenant with California Polytechnic University, Pomona police, and as "Interim" Chief with Grossmont Community College’s police. He is currently a Reserve Lieutenant with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department in their Backgrounds Unit. Tom Avery -

Tom has been an investigator with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, CA, for over 10 years. Tom is currently assigned to the Technology Crimes Unit. He is a Technology Crime trainer for the California Department of Justice. He is also a co-author for a book entitled Homeland Security Principles, Planning and Procedures. Paul Starrett - JD

Paul Starrett is a licensed private investigator and attorney in the state of California. He has over 20 years of experience in the security industry with 12 years in corporate security, four years of experience in law enforcement and 5 years as an information security engineer. He currently handles investigations that involve complex legal and technical issues. Amy Davis - MS

Amy holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminology. She is a consultant specializing in Critical Incident Management, and has co-authored the following books: Psychological Support in Disasters and Interview and Interrogation, with Eyewitness Testimony, Security Principles, Planning & Procedures and Critical Incidents in Hostage Negotiations.