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Routledge Handbook of Private Security Studies

Routledge Handbook of Private Security Studies

This new Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of current research on private security and military companies comprising essays by leading scholars from around the world. The increasing privatization of security across the globe has been the subject of much debate and controversy inciting fears of private warfare and even the collapse of the state. This volume provides the first comprehensive overview of the range of issues raised by contemporary security privatization offering both a survey of the numerous roles performed by private actors and an analysis of their implications and effects. Ranging from the mundane to the spectacular from secretive intelligence gathering and neighbourhood surveillance to piracy control and warfare this Handbook shows how private actors are involved in both domestic and international security provision and governance. It places this involvement in historical perspective and demonstrates how the impact of security privatization goes well beyond the security field to influence diverse social economic and political relationships and institutions. Finally this volume analyses the evolving regulation of the global private security sector. Seeking to overcome the disciplinary boundaries that have plagued the study of private security the Handbook promotes an interdisciplinary approach and contains contributions from a range of disciplines including international relations politics criminology law sociology geography and anthropology. This book will be of much interest to students of private security companies global governance military studies security studies and IR in general. | Routledge Handbook of Private Security Studies

GBP 48.99
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Infrastructure as Business The Role of Private Investment Capital

Infrastructure as Business The Role of Private Investment Capital

Infrastructure as Business brings new emphasis and clarity to the importance of private investment capital in large-scale infrastructure projects introducing investors policymakers and other stakeholders to a key element that is surprisingly absent from the discourse on public-private partnerships. Despite the importance of modernizing infrastructure across the globe governments often face challenges in securing the necessary capital to meet future need as well as developing policy to meet these goals. Explaining the structure of the private investment universe and flow of private capital in such projects this book ambitiously aims to bridge this infrastructure gap by elucidating shared terminology conceptual frameworks and an alignment of goals and objectives between public and private sectors—essential to meet increasing environmental social and governmental requirements for infrastructure in coming years. Appropriate for graduate-level courses in real estate public policy and urban planning that focus on infrastructure project finance and procurement and delivery models such as PPPs. Provides a clear understanding of private investment and PPPs to the investment community as well as professionals in real estate project finance and related fields who often learn mostly on-the-job and from colleagues. Equips government officials and policymakers with key terms and concepts needed to sit across the table with private financers and explore opportunities for private capital investment in early project stages. Outlines communication strategies for both public and private sectors which will increasingly need to collaborate to address climate change respond to new technologies and develop efficient ways to deliver services. Written to engage academic private investment and public policy/governance audiences alike Infrastructure as Business: The Role of Private Investment Capital invites discussion and opens doors to advancing new business models with international applications to offer increased value for private investors as well as more efficient flexible funding for innovative infrastructure development in the future. | Infrastructure as Business The Role of Private Investment Capital

GBP 56.99
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Private Security An Introduction to Principles and Practice

Private Security An Introduction to Principles and Practice

Private Security: An Introduction to Principles and Practice Second Edition explains foundational security principles—defining terms and outlining the increasing scope of security in daily life—while reflecting current practices of private security as an industry and profession. The book looks at the development and history of the industry outlines fundamental security principles and the growing dynamic and overlap that exists between the private sector security and public safety and law enforcement—especially since the events of 9/11. Chapters focus on current practice reflecting the technology-driven fast-paced global security environment. Such topics covered include security law and legal issues risk management physical security human resources and personnel considerations investigations institutional and industry-specific security crisis and emergency planning computer and information security. A running theme of this edition is highlighting—where appropriate—how security awareness features and applications have permeated all aspects of our modern lives. Key Features: Provides current best practices detailing the skills that professionals in the diverse and expanding range of career options need to succeed in the field Outlines the unique role of private sector security companies as compared to federal and state law enforcement responsibilities Includes key terms learning objectives end of chapter questions Web exercises and numerous references—throughout the book—to enhance student learning Critical infrastructure protection and terrorism concepts increasingly of interest and relevant to the private sector are referenced throughout the book. Threat assessment and information sharing partnerships between private security entities public sector authorities—at the state and federal levels—are highlighted. Private Security Second Edition takes a fresh practical approach to the private security industry’s role and impact in a dynamic ever-changing threat landscape. | Private Security An Introduction to Principles and Practice

GBP 52.99
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Private Security and the Investigative Process Fourth Edition

Private Security and the Investigative Process Fourth Edition

Private Security and the Investigative Process Fourth Edition is fully updated and continues to provide complete coverage of the investigative process for private investigations by both individuals and in corporate security environments. This edition covers emerging technology revised legal and practical considerations for conducting interviews and new information on case evaluation. Written by a recognized expert in security criminal justice ethics and the law—with over three decades of experience—the updated edition of this popular text covers concepts and techniques that can be applied to a variety of investigations including fraud insurance private and criminal. It details the collection and preservation of evidence the handling of witnesses surveillance techniques background investigations and report writing. The book reflects best practices and includes tips for ensuring accurate and reliable private sector security investigations. This new edition includes:A new section on career opportunities in paths in the investigative fieldA rundown of the leading security Industry associations and professional standards being publishedAdded discussion of observational interviews include current protocols analyzing data Details of the current legal implications for security surveillance and practicesAdvances in technology to thwart crime and fraud in retail and other business settingsAn entirely new section on e-records from criminal and civil judgmentsAuthoritative yet accessible this book is one of the only textbooks dedicated to the subject. It also serves as an important reference for private investigators and security professionals. Complete with numerous forms checklists and web exercises it provides the tools and understanding required to conduct investigations that are professional ethical and effective.

GBP 66.99
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