Hoffman (criminal justice, Nassau Community College) outlines the learning objectives required by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services for the completion of a variety of security guard courses. Chapters cover the role of the security guard, legal powers and limitations, communication and public relations, access control, ethics and conduct, report writing, and incident command systems, with two new chapters in this edition, on the federal guidelines on emergency management and dealing with terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)