Understanding Crime Prevention

George Richards author 0 NCPI author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Elsevier Science & Technology

Published:17th May '01

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*Includes glossary of crime prevention terms *Includes an instructor's manual *Practical, basic and comprehensive introduction to security and loss procedures

Presents a basic introduction to the concepts of crime prevention and security techniques and equipment which aid the crime prevention effort. This book includes examples, glossary of crime prevention terms and an instructor's manual. It also covers loss procedures.Understanding Crime Prevention, Second Edition is a revamping of a popular classic written by NCPI, the primary training school for crime prevention officers in the country. It is a basic introduction to the concepts of crime prevention and security techniques and equipment which aid the crime prevention effort. The fundamental material has been updated with current and contemporary examples.

Few security books qualify as great. This is one of them. It is a stimulating study of crime prevention brewed by the foremost experts in the field. The book masterfully counterpoints theory and substance, concept and reality, strategy and execution. The references read like a Who's Who in crime prevention and environmental design. This is an excellent publication that should be required reading for anyone involved in crime prevention. - Security Management

ISBN: 9780750672207

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 330g

212 pages

2nd edition