Maggio (criminal justice, New York Institute of Technology) intends this text for the training of security professionals in early stages of education or career. Chapters introduce readers to the historical and present context of private security, job opportunities and their attendant responsibilities, and specific topics in security issues and methods. Those include: guarding, business continuity management, loss prevention, financial security issues current private security threats, riots and domestic terrorism, school security issues and techniques, technology warfare, and future security trends. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)