Private Security and the Investigative Process

ISBN-13: 9780750690874 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 376 str.

Charles P. Nemeth

Opis

Practical yet authoritative, Private Security and the Investigative Process, Second Edition, is an important reference tool for private investigators and security professionals. Both students and seasoned security practitioners alike will benefit from the resources, ideas, and suggestions for tactics and security strategy contained within this book. Charles P. Nemeth expertly blends practice with theory to show students how to be professional when confronted with the rigors of the real world, in both the public and private sectors. Private Security and the Investigative Process, is ideally suited for private security organizations, criminal justice libraries, corporate security personnel, and law enforcement personnel. The concepts are effectively presented with numerous forms, checklists and valuable guides that will help illustrate the investigative process both in the public and private sector.

• A comprehensive, authoritative resource for the industry, its practitioners, and those seeking a career in the private-security industry
• Provides insight into the fundamental competency skills necessary to function as an investigator
• Contains numerous forms, checklists, for useful and practical reference

Recenzje

Security professionals in the field of investigative services need to wear many hats to be successful. This book is a fine start toward that end, as author Charles P. Nemeth presents a general picture of what a private investigator should learn, from personal abilities to office management. Especially worthwhile is the chapter on information collection, which would interest the novice and veteran investigator alike. As a primer for initiates into the world of investigation, the book is a success: it is clearly written, easily understood, and complete. - Security Management, July 2000

Spis treści

Introduction to the Private Security Industry and the Investigative ProcessGeneral Characteristics of a Competent InvestigatorInitial Interview and Case EvaluationWitnessesCollection of InformationCollection of Evidence and Preservation of the SceneSurveillance TechniquesReport Writing; Investigative Method and TechniqueTheft/Property OffensesInvestigative Method and TechniqueInsurance CasesInvestigative Method and TechniqueBackground InvestigationsThe Security OfficeAdministrative Issues