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Fundamentals of Security, 2nd Edition
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Fundamentals of Security, 2nd Edition

Brine Hamilton
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Fundamentals of Security, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive guide to the core principles and practices of the security industry in Canada. With a focus on provincial training competencies, this practical resource will teach students the essential skills required to become licenced security practitioners. 

This valuable resource addresses various core skills including patrol procedures, use of force, legal considerations, communications and report-writing, and much more. It also provides explores vital topics such as CPTED, property protection, evidence and investigation, retail security, and emerging issues in the field, providing readers with a very well-rounded understanding of the Canadian security landscape. 

The second edition includes two new chapters focusing on mental health and career progression for security professionals, and addresses the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on the security industry.  

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ISBN
978-1-77462-165-3
Page Count
470
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
February 2022
Status
Available
Subjects
Police Foundations
Tags
Higher Education Policing, Security, and First Responders

  • A new chapter devoted to stress management and self-care for security professionals. 

  • A new chapter focusing on career advancement and developing supervision skills. 

  • Highlight Boxes, including “Focus on Technology,” “What Would You Do?” “On the Job,” and “Security Spotlight.” 

  • Updated material on effective report writing and note taking skills, including samples. 

  • Updated coverage of both criminal and civil court procedures. 

  • New coverage of the Ontario Cannabis Control Act. 

  • Updated coverage of search authority. 

  • More comprehensive coverage of retail security. 

  • Up-to-date coverage of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA) and other legal considerations. 

  • Additional figures, diagrams, checklists, and photos throughout the text. 

  • End-of-chapter chapter summaries, key terms, and “Apply Your Knowledge” questions. 

  • Expert contributors Darion Boyington, Jacob Davis-Mendelow, Scott Duncanson, Devon Prasad, Amit Rajput, Brian Robinson, Katie Subbotina, and Nicola Sutton. 

Part 1: Foundations of Security
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Security Industry
Chapter 2: The Private Security and Investigative Services Act

Part 2: Core Skills
Chapter 3: Basic Security Procedures
Chapter 4: Report Writing and Note Taking
Chapter 5: Health and Safety
Chapter 6: Emergency Response Preparation
Chapter 7: Canadian Legal System
Chapter 8: Legal Authorities
Chapter 9: Effective Communications
Chapter 10: Diversity Competency
Chapter 11: Use of Force Theory

Part 3: Additional Skills and Topics
Chapter 12: Security Issues in the 21st Century
Chapter 13: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Chapter 14: Safes, Vaults, Locks, and Alarms
Chapter 15: Evidence and Investigation
Chapter 16: Retail Security
Chapter 17: Stress Management and Self-Care
Chapter 18: Progressing in Your Career: Management and Supervision

Appendixes
Appendix A: Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005
Appendix B: Code of Conduct
Appendix C: The Security Guard Licensing Process

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Security Industry

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