The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Security Strategies and Emerging Trends

The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Security Strategies and Emerging Trends

<p><i>The Professional Protection Officer, </i>eight edition (formerly titled <i>Protection Officer Training Manual</i>) is the definitive reference and instructional text for career-oriented security officers in both the private and public sectors. The first edition of this title originated with the birth of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) in 1988, which has been using the book as the official text since that time. Each subsequent edition has brought new and enlightened information to the protection professional. The material in this new edition includes all of the subjects essential to training of protection professionals, and has been renamed to reflect new strategies, tactics, and trends in this dynamic field.</p> <p>The eighth edition of <i>The Professional Protection Officer</i> contains 12 units and 45 chapters written by leading security educators, trainers and consultants. It has served as the definitive text for both students and professionals worldwide. This new edition adds critical updates and fresh pedagogy, as well as new diagrams, illustrations, and self-assessments. <i>The Professional Protection Officer</i> is tailored to the training and certification needs of today’s protection professionals and proves to be the most exciting and progressive edition yet!</p> <p>The IFPO also publishes <i>Security Supervision and Management: Theory and Practice of Asset Protection</i>, now in its 4th edition. </p><br /><br /><ul><li>Information included is designed to reflect the latest trends in the industry and to support and reinforce continued professional development.</li><li>Concludes chapters with an Emerging Trends feature, laying the groundwork for the future growth of this increasingly vital profession.</li><li>Written by a cross-disciplinary contributor team consisting of top experts in their respective fields.</li></ul>